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SB15 SD1
Vessels; Harbors; Regulation of Noise; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO VESSELS.
Authorizes the Director of Transportation to adopt rules that regulate and limit noise from vessels at harbors, ports, roadsteads, docks, wharves, piers, quays, bulkheads, and landings of the State. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/1/2023- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, LEE |
TCA, CPN/WAM |
HB158 |
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SB16 HD1
Hawaiian Language; State Law
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AS AN OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
Requires that the Hawaiian version of a law be held binding if the law in question was originally drafted in Hawaiian and then translated into English and if the law has not been subsequently amended, codified, recodified, or reenacted in English. (HD1) |
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3/20/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Lowen excused (3). |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
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SB18 SD1
Corporation Reports; Independent Campaign Expenditures and Political Contributions
RELATING TO CORPORATIONS.
Requires domestic and foreign corporations to provide their shareholders with reports of independent expenditures and political contributions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to ECD, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE |
ECD, JHA |
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SB20 SD1
Child Care Centers for Eligible Children of State Employees; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to establish and operate a child care center pilot program on Oahu for eligible children of state employees, one in or near the state capitol and one in Kapolei. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, GABBARD |
GVO/LBT, WAM |
HB800 |
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SB22 SD1
Bed Bugs; Landlords; Rental Dwelling Units; Infestations
RELATING TO BED BUGS.
Prohibits landlords, including those operating in public housing and educational dorm settings, from renting a dwelling unit that the landlord knows has a current bed bug infestation. Establishes procedures that landlords shall take upon receiving notice of an actual or suspected bed bug infestation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
RHOADS |
HSG, JHA |
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SB26 SD1
Landlord-Tenant Code; Habitability; Retaliatory Evictions
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Prohibits a landlord from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from a tenant if the habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Caps a tenant's liability for rent if the habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
RHOADS |
HSG, JHA |
HB524 |
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SB31 SD1
Real Property; Exemption; Attachment; Execution
RELATING TO ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION OF REAL PROPERTY.
Increases the real property exemption amount for attachment or execution. (SD1) |
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2/1/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC, WAM |
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SB32 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Reapportionment Commission; Office of Hawaiian Affairs (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE THE REAPPORTIONMENT COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A REAPPORTIONMENT PLAN TO DRAW DISTRICT LINES FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Amends the State Constitution to require the Reapportionment Commission to establish a reapportionment plan to draw district lines for the total number of members of the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Takes effect on July 1, 2050, upon compliance with article XVII, section 3, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii. (SD1) |
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2/2/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, Shimabukuro |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
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SB34 SD1
Income Tax Credit; Disposition of Real Property; Owner-Occupants
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Creates a temporary income tax credit for taxpayers who sell real property to owner-occupants. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AWA, Kidani |
JDC, WAM |
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SB35 SD2
Civil Legal Services; Judiciary; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for the Judiciary to purchase civil legal services for low- and moderate-income persons. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/20/2023- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Lowen excused (3). |
RHOADS, ELEFANTE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, SHIMABUKURO |
JHA, FIN |
HB811 |
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SB40 SD1
Discriminatory Reporting; Protected Class; Law Enforcement Officer; Civil Remedy
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.
Establishes provisions relating to civil remedies for discriminatory reporting to a law enforcement officer. Provides that a person who contacts a law enforcement officer to come to a location to contact a person on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, place of birth, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity with the specific intent to infringe upon the person's rights under the Hawaii State Constitution or United State Constitution; discriminate against the person; cause the person to feel harassed, humiliated, or embarrassed; cause the person to be expelled from a place that the person is lawfully located; damage the person's reputation or standing within the community; or damage the person's financial, economic, consumer, or business prospects or interest shall be civilly liable. Requires the Department of the Attorney General, in consultation with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, to provide guidance to the public on the enactment of this Act. Effective January 1, 2024, requires the Department of Law Enforcement to also provide guidance on this Act. (SD1) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Shimabukuro |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
HB807 |
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SB44 SD2 HD3
State Water Code; Commission on Water Resource Management; Penalties; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
Creates a minimum penalty and raises the maximum penalty for every violation of the State Water Code. Clarifies that each day a violation exists or continues is a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to determine the amount of the penalty based on the circumstances of the violation. Appropriates funds for positions in the Commission on Water Resource Management. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
RHOADS |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB153, HB362 |
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SB47 HD2
Elections; Ballot; Arrangement of Candidate Names; Randomization
RELATING TO ARRANGEMENT OF CANDIDATE NAMES ON BALLOTS.
Requires that any new contract entered into by the Office of Elections for equipment or services relating to preparing ballots or counting votes include the capability to randomize the names of candidates appearing on the ballot if technologically possible. Requires candidate names to be randomized on ballots, to the greatest extent possible. Requires the Office of Elections to inform voters and candidates, by a method suited for the voting system, that the names of candidates may not be in alphabetical order. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
RHOADS |
JHA |
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SB52 SD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Members; Board of Trustees; Elections; Reapportionment Commission
RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Amends the process for electing members to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees. Requires the Reapportionment Commission to establish a reapportionment plan for five members of the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs so that they are elected according to their respective districts, rather than an at-large statewide election for each seat. Requires that of the remaining four members of the Board of Trustees of the Office Hawaiian Affairs, two shall reside in an urban district of the State and two shall reside in a rural district of the State. (SD1) |
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2/2/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
RHOADS, Shimabukuro |
HWN, JDC |
HB66 |
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SB54 SD1 HD1
Gasoline-Powered Leaf Blowers; Prohibition; Fines; Government Agency Exemption; Repeal
RELATING TO GASOLINE-POWERED LEAF BLOWERS.
Prohibits the operation of gasoline-powered leaf blowers in any urban land use districts. Increases the amounts of fines for violations of leaf blower restrictions and provides for the forfeiture of gasoline-powered leaf blowers upon a third violation. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies and their agents. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
RHOADS |
EEP, CPC |
HB575 |
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SB55 SD2
Income Tax Credit for Low-Income Household Renters; Adjustments
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Increases the income thresholds and credit amounts of the income tax credit for low-income household renters by using tax brackets for individuals and different categories of households. Annually adjusts the income thresholds and credit amounts for inflation, based on the consumer price index. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to ECD/HSG, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
RHOADS |
ECD/HSG, FIN |
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SB56 SD2
Audible Reverse Warning Systems; Broadband Sound; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO AUDIBLE VEHICLE REVERSE WARNING SYSTEMS.
Requires the use of broadband audible reverse warning systems (back-up beepers) on state and county-owned vehicles purchased on or after 1/1/2026. Authorizes the Director of Transportation to provide an exemption in the event broadband sirens are unavailable. (SD2) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to LGO, CPC, referral sheet 17 |
RHOADS |
LGO, CPC |
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SB57 SD2 HD2
Judiciary; ‘Olelo Hawai‘i Initiatives; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY'S `ÅŒLELO HAWAI`I INITIATIVES.
Appropriates funds to the judiciary to support the ‘Olelo Hawai‘i Initiatives. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
RHOADS, Awa, Shimabukuro |
JHA, FIN |
HB267 |
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SB62 SD2 HD1
UH; John A. Burns School of Medicine; Medical Residencies and Training; Hawaii Medical Education Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING.
Reestablishes the Hawaii medical education special fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the Hawaii medical education special fund to the John A. Burns School of Medicine for graduate medical education and training programs, to create more residencies and training opportunities on the neighbor islands for medical students, and for medical student and residency training opportunities in partnership with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KEOHOKALOLE, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HLT/HET, FIN |
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SB63 SD2 HD3 CD2
Board of Nursing; Nurses; Registered Nurses; Practical Nurses; Temporary Permits; Licenses; Exceptions
RELATING TO NURSES.
Effective 1/1/2025, allows the Board of Nursing to issue temporary permits to out-of-state licensed registered nurses and practical nurses and nurses who hold a multistate license issued by another state, territory, or country, under certain circumstances. Beginning 7/1/2025, allows an out-of-state licensed practical nurse or registered nurse to apply for a temporary permit simultaneously with an application for a license to practice in the State. Excepts from license requirements nurses who are licensed in another state, territory, or country accompanying a patient from out-of-state for a period of less than two weeks and not employed or affiliated with a health care entity in the State. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (CD2) |
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5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 832). |
KEOHOKALOLE, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Shimabukuro |
HLT/LGO, CPC, FIN |
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SB64 SD1 HD1
Medicare Supplement Insurance; Medigap Insurance; Guaranteed-Issue Open Enrollment Period; Insurance Commissioner; Rules
RELATING TO MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE.
Requires the insurance commissioner to establish an annual enrollment period for medigap insurance plans. Requires issuers of Medigap insurance in the State to accept an eligible individual's application for coverage during the open enrollment period. Prohibits issuers from denying the applicant a Medigap policy or certificate or making any premium rate distinctions due to various reasons, including health status. Requires the insurance commissioner to amend or adopt rules accordingly. Effective 12/31/3000. (HD1) |
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3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
KEOHOKALOLE, FUKUNAGA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB539 |
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SB65
Objectives and Policies; Visitor Industry; State Tourism Functional Plan; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Office of Planning and Sustainability
RELATING TO REGENERATIVE TOURISM.
Incorporates a regenerative framework into the State Planning Act by expanding objectives and policies for the visitor industry. Requires an update to the State Tourism Functional Plan to be submitted to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024. |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz, Wakai |
EET/WTL, WAM |
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SB66 SD1
Harassment; Fishers
RELATING TO FISHING SAFETY.
Prohibits purposeful harassment with the intent to prevent the taking of fish by persons who are fishing in state waters. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN |
WTL, JDC |
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SB68 SD1
Historic Preservation; Historic Property
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Amends the definition of "historic property" to require that the property meets the criteria for inclusion in the Hawaii Register of Historic Places or has important value to Native Hawaiians or other ethnic groups of the State due to associations with cultural practices once carried out, or still carried out, at the property or associations with traditional beliefs, events, or oral accounts that are important to history, traditional practices, and cultural identity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
INOUYE, Dela Cruz, Shimabukuro |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB70 SD1 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Conservation and Resources Enforcement Program; Law Enforcement; Accreditation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to pursue and obtain accreditation for the Conservation and Resources Enforcement Program from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Shimabukuro |
EEP, FIN |
HB767 |
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SB71 SD1
Environmental Review; Wells; Department of Agriculture; Leased Lands; Food Production; Exemption
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Exempts the proposed drilling, construction, or use of a well and well appurtenances on lands leased from the Department of Agriculture from environmental review requirements, provided that the land is being used to support agriculture and food production. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/8/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM, with Senator Elefante voting "Aye, with reservations". |
INOUYE, GABBARD |
WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM |
HB699 |
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SB72 SD2
Renewable Energy; Public Utilities Commission; Electric Public Utilities
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
For applications filed on or after July 1, 2023, requires the Public Utilities Commission to render decisions on certain renewable projects, power purchase agreements, and cost recovery applications within one hundred eighty days of the filing of the application and establishes procedures and requirements for the applications. Exempts certain power purchase agreement amendments from the Public Utilities Commission review and approval process in certain circumstances. Requires a public utility requesting an amendment to a power purchase agreement to submit an informational filing to the Public Utilities Commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN , referral sheet 17 |
INOUYE, DELA CRUZ, Wakai |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB73 SD1
HDOA; Agricultural Park Leases; Extension
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PARK LEASES.
Allows the Department of Agriculture to extend the agricultural park lease of any lessee who holds a lease with a remaining term of 15 years or less; provided that the land covered by the lease is 25 acres or less and located in a county with a population of less than 500,000. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/18/2024- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-20-24 9:30AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Kanuha |
AGR/WAL, FIN |
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SB74 SD1
Special Management Areas; Development; Definition; Exclusions; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development
RELATING TO SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Establishes additional exclusions from the definition of "development" as it applies to special management areas to reduce the need for special management area permits for certain activities. Repeals the 7,500 square foot threshold for single-family residence and authorizes the counties to further define single-family residence by ordinance for purposes of "development". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA , referral sheet 17 |
INOUYE, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran |
WAL, JHA |
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SB75 SD2 HD1
State Historic Preservation Division; DLNR; Inventory; Burial Sites; Historic Properties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to inventory historic properties and burial sites in the State, collect data on burial site locations, and conduct an archaeological surface survey. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
INOUYE, AQUINO, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Shimabukuro |
WAL, FIN |
HB766 |
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SB77 SD1
Hawaii Department of Agriculture; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Non-Agricultural Park Lands; Transfer; Easements
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
Before the transfer of non-agricultural park lands, authorizes the Department of Agriculture to request information from the Department of Land and Natural Resources related to the establishment of necessary and reasonable easements upon the lands. Amends legislative findings regarding non-agricultural park lands. Requires the Department of Agriculture to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Requires the Department of Agriculture, prior to offering a lease, to inquire with the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding any easements required for access to landlocked forest reserves or other assets on the lands subject to the lease. Continue to require the lessee to maintain a conservation plan. Requires approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and the Board of Agriculture before removing pasture lands for reforestation, or other public purposes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to WAL/AGR, JHA, FIN , referral sheet 17 |
INOUYE, AQUINO, GABBARD, KANUHA, Dela Cruz, Fukunaga, Keith-Agaran |
WAL/AGR, JHA, FIN |
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SB79 SD1
Board of Land and Natural Resources; Lease Extensions; Hilo Community Economic District
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Repeals the requirement for Board of Land and Natural Resources approval for lease extensions in the Hilo Community Economic District. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to use the current tax assessed value when offering lease extensions to lessees. Requires all applications to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for an extension of fixed rental periods or lease terms to be made within 180 days and confirm lease extensions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
INOUYE, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB534 |
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SB81 SD2
Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Conservation District
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources' authority shall supersede the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority for all lands designated under the state conservation district. Specifying that the Chairperson of the University of Hawaii Board of Regents, with approval of the Board of Regents subject to quorum and majority requirements, may designate a member of the Board of Regents or past member of the Board of Regents with experience with Mauna Kea, to serve as the Chairperson of the University of Hawaii Board of Regents' Designee. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Hussey-Burdick voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ganaden, Kapela, Perruso voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
INOUYE |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB82 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Land Division; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Public Land Leases; Revocable Permits; Powers
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Limits the discretion of the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Land Division by requiring the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve all revoked, limited, condemned, removed, or modified public land leases or revocable permits. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/23/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
INOUYE |
WTL, JDC |
HB272 |
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SB83
Capital Improvement Program; First Senatorial District; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the First Senatorial District. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
WAM |
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SB84 SD1
Sustainable Food Systems Working Group; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Plan; Report; Statewide Sustainability Program; Sustainability Specialists; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
Establishes the Sustainable Food Systems Working Group within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop a plan for a more sustainable, resilient local food economy and to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the working group, develop the plan, and fund an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development's Statewide Sustainability Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/8/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, Shimabukuro |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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SB85 SD1
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Land Use; Rural District Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to perform a study to refine rural district policies and make recommendations to facilitate the reclassification of lands from the agricultural district to the rural district. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, KANUHA, Keith-Agaran |
WTL, WAM |
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SB86 SD1 HD1
HDOA; State Agriculture Functional Plan; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development
RELATING TO FOOD SUSTAINABILITY.
Requires the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, to update the State Agriculture Functional Plan to include other agricultural economic updates that expand the State's priority on food by increasing local food self-sufficiency and exports. Requires the Governor to submit the updated plan to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
INOUYE, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
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SB87 SD1
Green Jobs Youth Corps; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and its partner, or partners, for the continuation of benefits of the Green Jobs Youth Corps. Takes effect 07/01/2050. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante |
WTL, WAM |
HB361 |
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SB89 SD1
Marine Management Areas; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO MARINE MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to comply with Chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, when designating marine management areas. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/16/2023- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz |
WAL, JHA |
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SB91 SD1
Agrivoltaic; Renewable Energy; Agriculture; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Study; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE LAND USE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct a study to assess the possible implementation of widescale agrivoltaic adaptation and use statewide. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to submit a report to the Legislature. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, DECOITE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
WTL/EET, WAM |
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SB92 SD1
Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Areas; Designations; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO COMMUNITY-BASED SUBSISTENCE FISHING AREAS.
Establishes a time limitation for community-based subsistence fishing area designations; provided that the Department of Land and Natural Resources may consider extending a designation in the year prior to the designation's expiration unless the designation is made through statute before its expiration. Establishes that designations made by statute shall remain valid for not more than      years. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit a status report to the Legislature, Board of Land and Natural Resources, and community-based subsistence fishing area stakeholders every five years. Repeals section 188-22.9, Hawaii Revised Statutes, establishing the Haena community-based subsistence fishing area. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/7/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
INOUYE, Shimabukuro |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB93 SD1 HD1
Recycled Water; Water Reuse Zones; County Agencies; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO REUSE ZONES.
Requires county agencies producing recycled water to establish water reuse zones within their service areas by January 1, 2024. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/23/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
INOUYE, AQUINO, GABBARD, MCKELVEY |
WAL, FIN |
HB768 |
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SB94 SD2 HD1
Special Activity Permit; Aquatic Research; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL ACTIVITY PERMITS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to approve or deny an application for a special activity permit for aquatic research within ninety days from the date that it was submitted. Appropriates an unspecified amount of funds for the establishment of two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions within the Division of Aquatic Resources to support the special activity permit review process. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/22/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
INOUYE, GABBARD, Dela Cruz |
WAL, FIN |
HB769 |
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SB97 SD1
Public Lands; Hilo Community Economic District; Lease Extension; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Board of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources shall not unilaterally amend the terms and conditions of any lease of public lands being extended pursuant to Act 149, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, except as otherwise provided therein; and if the Board of Land and Natural Resources wishes to amend the terms and conditions of any lease of public lands being extended to reflect the Board's most current lease form and leasing practices and policies, such lease form and leasing practices and policies must be included in the rules of the Board. Defines "lease of public lands". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
INOUYE, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB273 |
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SB98 SD2
DLNR; Aquatic Resources Division; Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program; Federal Funding; Reports
RELATING TO WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of Aquatic Resources to submit an annual report to the Legislature, beginning in 2025, summarizing the Division's expenditure of funds received from the federal Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program for the preceding year and providing the recipient and purpose of each expenditure. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WAL, FIN |
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SB99 SD1 HD1
HDOA; Meat and Poultry Inspection Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEAT AND POULTRY INSPECTION.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish, implement, and administer a meat and poultry inspection program. Appropriates funds for the establishment, implementation, and administration of the program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/21/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
INOUYE, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
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SB100 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION.
Appropriates funds for the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission and to fund three full-time equivalent (3.00 FTE) permanent positions for the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/3/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, ELEFANTE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Keith-Agaran |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
HB354 |
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SB101 SD1
Mobility Management Task Force; DOT; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE ON MOBILITY MANAGEMENT, ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO ACT 214, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2013.
Makes an appropriation to the Department of Transportation to implement the recommendations of the statewide Mobility Management Task Force, established pursuant to Act 214, Session Laws of Hawaii 2013, in consultation with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Executive Office on Aging and other stakeholder groups. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Shimabukuro |
HHS/TCA, WAM |
HB415 |
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SB106 SD2 HD2
DOH; DOE; Report; COVID-19; Schools
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Department of Health to require the Department of Education to report coronavirus disease 2019 potential outbreaks or other public health emergencies and related information in a manner most appropriate to public health and safety, as determined by the Department of Health. Repeals the requirement to publish the report on the Department of Education's website. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KIDANI, KANUHA, Fevella, Kim, Richards |
HLT, EDN, FIN |
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SB107 SD1 HD1
Education; Board of Education; Chairperson
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Authorizes a majority of the members of the Board of Education to elect a chairperson from among the members of the Board. Allows the members to annually elect a chairperson upon the start of the next confirmed term for members. Removes the requirement that the chairperson be an at-large member. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
KIDANI, KANUHA, KIM, Fevella, Richards |
EDN, FIN |
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SB113 SD2 HD1
Hawaii Made Program; DBEDT; Production; Made in Hawaii Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LABELING OF PRODUCTS.
Clarifies that calculations to determine whether a non-perishable good labeled "Hawaii Made" has met the requirement that at least 51% of the wholesale value of the product is added by production within the State include operating and overhead expenses incurred and spent within the State. Appropriates funds to promote and develop the "Made in Hawaii" brand. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/22/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
WAKAI, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Awa, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
HB266 |
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SB114
Department of Agriculture; Animal Industry Division; Aquaculture Program; Aquatic Biorisk-based Framework; Biocontainment Standards Framework; Aquatic Livestock
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Requires the Animal Industry Division of the Department of Agriculture to administer an assessment and approval process to import and move aquatic livestock in the State. Requires the Animal Industry Division to develop a risk-based framework for the aquatic livestock assessment and approval process and to undertake certain activities to develop and expand the aquaculture industry. Defines aquatic biorisk, aquatic livestock, and biocontainment. |
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2/8/2023- Re-Referred to AEN, JDC/WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MORIWAKI, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
HB489 |
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SB115
Aquaculture; Aquacultural Area Lease Program; Department of Agriculture; State Facilities; State Lands; State Marine Waters; Ocean and Submerged Lands
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Establishes within the Department of Agriculture, an Aquacultural Area Lease Program for the purpose of identifying state facilities, state lands, and state marine waters that are suitable for use and lease as commercial aquacultural areas. Allows agencies having control and management of identified aquacultural areas to lease the facilities, lands, and waters to the Department of Agriculture for the purposes of the Act. Allows the program to use the moneys in the Aquaculture Development Special Fund to carry out the purposes of the Act and requires the revenues obtained from aquacultural area leases to be deposited into the Aquaculture Development Special Fund. Imposes penalties and civil and criminal liabilities. Exempts the program from being subject to the Hawaii Ocean and Submerged Lands Leasing Act. |
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2/8/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, LEE, Kidani, Kim |
AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB488 |
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SB116 SD1 HD1 CD1
Special Number Plates; Duke Kahanamoku; Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Duke Kahanamoku. (CD1) |
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5/15/2024- Act 025, 05/15/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1125). |
WAKAI, AQUINO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Kim |
CAI, FIN |
HB499 |
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SB117
Special Number Plates; Carissa Kainani Moore; Motor Vehicles; Moore Aloha Charitable Foundation
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Carissa Kainani Moore. |
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2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, Shimabukuro |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
HB338 |
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SB119 SD1
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Performing Arts Pilot Program; Performing Arts Pilot Program Committee; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Establishes the Performing Arts Pilot Program Committee to establish the Performing Arts Pilot Program to select, review, and fund grant proposals for performing arts events. Clarifies the scope of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts' responsibilities to include administration of the Performing Arts Pilot Program. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, KEITH-AGARAN, Kidani, McKelvey, Shimabukuro |
TCA/GVO, WAM |
HB476 |
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SB124
Firearms; Prohibition; School Property; School Buses; School-Sponsored Functions
RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF FIREARMS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY.
Prohibits the possession of firearms on school property and school buses and at school-sponsored functions. Exempts certain law enforcement officers and instructors and participants of certain educational or training programs. Establishes that violators are guilty of a class B felony. Requires children enrolled in school who are in violation to be excluded from school attendance for not less than one year. Defines school, school bus, school property, and school-sponsored function. |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
WAKAI, DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, LEE, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim |
PSM/EDU, JDC |
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SB129 SD1 HD2
Department of Human Services; No Cost Emergency Shelter and Related Services; Minors; Consent; Providers
RELATING TO MINORS.
Requires providers of no cost emergency shelter and related services to take steps to ensure pertinent youth obtain and receive services from the juvenile justice or child welfare systems and maintain separation for unrelated adults and minor children. Makes permanent the amendments to the definition of "provider" as it relates to entities eligible to provide no cost emergency shelter and related services to consenting minors. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
CHANG, AQUINO, LEE, MCKELVEY, Inouye, Kidani, Richards |
HUS, JHA, FIN |
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SB130 SD1
Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act; Foreign Court; Family Court; Apostasy; Religion; Homosexuality; Capital Punishment; Application
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CHILD-CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT.
Allows state courts discretion to not enforce a child-custody determination of a foreign country if the child-custody law of the foreign country imposes capital punishment for apostasy, religious or political beliefs, or homosexuality, and a parent or child demonstrates risk of being subject to the law. Defines "apostasy". Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1) |
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3/24/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
JHA |
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SB139 SD2 HD1
HPHA; OHA; Study; Affordable Housing; State-Owned Lands; Mass Transit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IMPORTANT HOUSING LANDS.
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct a study identifying certain state-owned lands located within a one-half mile radius of any rail mass transit station, including lands owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and excluding lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, that are most suitable for constructing at least one hundred thousand housing units. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct the study, or contract services to conduct the study. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
CHANG, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Kidani, Richards |
HSG/WAL, FIN |
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SB140 SD1
Housing Shortage; Housing Sites; Housing Demands; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HOUSING SHORTAGE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to identify and analyze existing and projected housing needs and identify adequate sites for housing sufficient to meet housing demands for all income levels each year. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, AQUINO, KANUHA, Elefante, McKelvey, Richards, Wakai |
WTL/HOU, WAM |
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SB142
Income Tax; Mortgage Interest Deduction
RELATING TO THE MORTGAGE INTEREST DEDUCTION.
Eliminates the mortgage interest deduction for second homes under Hawaii income tax law. Requires the Department of Taxation to calculate the savings and report the revenue gained to the Director of Finance by September 1 of each year. |
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2/27/2023- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
CHANG, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kidani, Wakai |
WAM |
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SB149 SD1
Continuous Legislative Session; Constitutional Amendment; Constitutional Repeal (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE III OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH A CONTINUOUS LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Establishes a continuous Legislature. Requires the Legislature to convene at least once a month. Removes language regarding special sessions, adjournment, and recesses. Creates a two-year deadline for a bill to be submitted for gubernatorial consideration. Standardizes the number of days that the Governor must approve or veto a bill submitted for consideration. Requires bills returned by the Governor to be heard by the Legislature within 30 days for the bill to be further amended. Requires the passage of the legislative budget within 45 days before the end of each fiscal year. Makes members of the Legislature subject to the sunshine law. Prohibits members of the Legislature from having employment other than their work as members of the Legislature. Takes effect 01/01/3000. (SD1) |
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2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
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SB154 SD1 HD1
Department of Education; School Meal Subsidy Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a School Meal Subsidy Program to provide school lunch subsidies to children whose families do not otherwise qualify for free lunch under the federal Free and Reduced Price Lunch Program, subject to income eligibility. Appropriates funds. Effective 3/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/21/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, DECOITE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Richards, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
HB1462 |
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SB155 SD1 HD1
University of Hawaii Maui College; Office of International and Regional Partnerships; Study Abroad; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Maui college's office of international and regional partnerships for students to participate in study abroad programs. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, MCKELVEY |
HET, FIN |
HB844 |
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SB156 SD1 HD1
Board of Education; Community Forums; Public Meetings; Oral Testimony
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Requires the Board of Education to hold no less than six community forums annually, with at least one community forum in each county. Requires the Board to include an open forum for public comments on non-agenda items. Requires a report to the Legislature on implementing open forums. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Richards |
EDN, FIN |
HB845 |
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SB157
Cemeteries; Cemetery Authority; Exemption; Churches; Repeal
RELATING TO CEMETERIES.
Repeals the exemption granted to churches by Act 22, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, relating to bonding requirements and fee requirements for licenses, renewals, and reinstatements of licenses applicable to cemeteries and funeral trusts. Clarifies that the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs shall exempt any cemetery authority from the bonding requirement and the fee requirements for license, renewal, and reinstatement upon proof satisfactory to the Director that the cemetery authority does not sell for financial profit. Effective retroactively to 09/15/2020. |
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1/31/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara |
CPN |
HB646 |
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SB158 SD1
Deceptive Trade Practices; Shipping Charges; Delivery Charges; Consumer Commodities; Consumer Packages
RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.
Establishes that charging shipping and delivery charges that exceed the actual cost charged to the seller to ship or deliver a consumer commodity or consumer package to a consumer in Hawaii constitutes an unfair and deceptive practice. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/10/2023- Re-referred to CPC/JHA, referral sheet 18 |
KEITH-AGARAN, KANUHA, KIM, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, WAKAI, Richards |
CPC/JHA |
HB643 |
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SB160
Blood Alcohol Concentration; Operating a Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. |
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3/9/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17 |
KEITH-AGARAN, DELA CRUZ, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
JHA |
HB1469 |
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SB161 SD1
YMCA of Honolulu; Youth Wellness Program for Mental Health; Grant-in-Aid; Mental Health and Wellness; Youths ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Appropriates grant funding to the YMCA of Honolulu for its Youth Wellness Program for Mental Health to address the statewide declining mental health outcomes of youths related to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
HB1342 |
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SB163 SD1
Alzheimer's Disease; Dementias; Public Health Campaign; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to be expended by the Executive Office on Aging for an Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Public Health Campaign. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, FIN |
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SB164 SD2 HD1
Hawaii State Loan Repayment Program; Health Care Professionals; Health Professional Shortage Areas; University of Hawaii; John A. Burns School of Medicine; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the Hawaii State Loan Repayment Program for health care professionals. Requires funds to be expended in coordination with the John A. Burns School of Medicine of the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Requires matching funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, FIN |
HB661 |
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SB167
Campaign Spending Commission; Investigator; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.
Establishes an investigator position in the Campaign Spending Commission. Appropriates funds. |
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2/7/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, Elefante |
JDC, WAM |
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SB170 SD1
Zero to Three Court; Third Circuit; Judiciary; Program Coordinator Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ZERO TO THREE COURT.
Establishes a Zero to Three Court Program Coordinator position. Expands the Zero to Three Court to the Third Circuit. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
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2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, Richards |
JDC, WAM |
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SB171
Income Tax; High Income Taxpayers; Tax Rates
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Raises the state income tax rate by five per cent for taxpayers in the highest income bracket for six years. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/22. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, Shimabukuro |
WAM |
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SB175
Recycling; State Facilities; Department of Accounting and General Services; Study; Department of Health; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Requires state agencies to implement an on-site recycling program using rules issued by the Department of Health, in conjunction with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, at buildings and facilities managed, maintained, or serviced by the Department of Accounting and General Services. Requires the Department of Health, in conjunction with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, to conduct a study on the benefits and costs in increasing reuse and reduce efforts throughout the State, recycling streams, and solid waste management in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. |
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2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
AEN/GVO, WAM |
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SB176
General Excise Tax; County Surcharge; Tax Assessment
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Authorizes a county with a pre-existing surcharge to continue the surcharge after December 31, 2030 at a lower rate of one-fourth per cent. Authorizes counties that have not adopted a surcharge ordinance on state tax to adopt a surcharge ordinance at the current rate of one-half of one per cent through December 31, 2030 and at a rate of one-fourth of one per cent after December 31, 2030. Expands the authorized use of surcharge revenues to more than capital costs for counties with a population greater than five hundred thousand. |
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3/2/2023- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
WAM |
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SB177
Office of Elections Package; Contests; Mandatory Recounts; Procedures
RELATING TO RECOUNTS.
Provides that a mandatory recount shall occur when the difference in votes cast is equal to or less than 100 votes or one-quarter of 1% of the total number of votes cast for the contest, whichever is lesser. Establishes that the filing deadline for a complaint for a contest for cause that arises from a mandatory recount shall be the same as the filing deadline for complaints for contests in which no mandatory recount was held. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB129 |
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SB178
Office of Elections Package; Mail-In Ballots; Validity; Timeframe
RELATING TO VALIDATION OF BALLOTS.
Changes the deadline for the validation of ballots following an election. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB130 |
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SB180
Office of Elections Package; Electronic Voting System; Definitions; Electronic Voting Requirements
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Defines "direct recording electronic voting system", "marksense ballot voting system", and "mechanical tabulation system". Amends the definition of "electronic voting system" to include the mechanical tabulation system and marksense ballot voting system. Specifies additional requirements and procedures with which the Chief Election Officer must comply when using an electronic voting system, including procedures for conducting the post-election, pre-certification audit. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB132 |
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SB181 SD1
State Ethics Commission Package; County Ethics Boards or Commissions; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR COUNTY ETHICS.
Provides one-time grants-in-aid to the respective ethics boards of the counties of Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii, and to the Ethics Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. Takes effect 01/01/3000. (SD1) |
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2/15/2023- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB134 |
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SB183
Ethics Commission Package; Legislative Allowance; Rules; Reporting
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE ALLOWANCE.
Requires each chamber of the Legislature to post on the Legislature's website a report of the legislative allowance expenditures for each member of the respective chamber. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB136 |
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SB184
Package; Ethics Commission; Lobbyists; Statement of Expenditures
RELATING TO LOBBYISTS.
Requires the statement of expenditures filed with the State Ethics Commission to include information on the identity, by bill number, resolution number, budget cost or program identification number, or other identifier, of the legislative or administrative action that was commented on, supported by, or opposed by the person filing the statement during the statement period. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB137 |
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SB185
Ethics Commission Package; Mandatory Lobbyist Training
RELATING TO MANDATORY LOBBYIST TRAINING.
Requires the State Ethics Commission to establish and administer a lobbyist training course and makes the lobbyist training course mandatory for all lobbyists. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB138 |
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SB187
State Ethics Commission Package; Financial Disclosures; Records
RELATING TO RECORD DISPOSITION.
Provides the State Ethics Commission with the discretion to maintain or destroy records of financial disclosure statements beyond the current 6-year statutory requirement. Applies retroactively to applicable disclosures that are in the Commission's possession and control. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB140 |
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SB188
State Ethics Commission Package; Financial Disclosures; Legislators; Lobbyists; Relationships
RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES.
Requires each state legislator to include within the legislator's disclosures of financial interest the names of certain lobbyists with whom the legislator has a relationship. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB141 |
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SB189
State Ethics Commission Package; Gifts: Lobbyists; Penalty
RELATING TO GIFTS FROM LOBBYISTS.
Prohibits lobbyists from making gifts that are prohibited under state ethics law. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB142 |
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SB194
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Campaign Contributions; Candidate Committees; Solicitation; Acceptance
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS BY CANDIDATE COMMITTEES.
Amends section 11-357, HRS, to prohibit elected officials as defined in section 11-342(d), HRS, from soliciting and accepting campaign contributions during any regular session or special session of the State Legislature, including any extension of any regular session or special session and any legislative recess day, holiday, or weekend. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB89 |
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SB195
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Candidate Committee and Noncandidate Committee Fundraisers
RELATING TO COMMITTEE FUNDRAISERS.
Amends section 11-342, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to increase transparency by requiring candidate committees and noncandidate committees to file fundraiser notices regardless of the price or suggested contribution for attending the function. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB90 |
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SB196
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Orders; Judgments; Enforcement of Judgments; Fines
RELATING TO ORDERS OF THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.
Amends section 11-410, HRS, by: (1) amending subsection (b) to provide that a person waives the right to a contested case hearing if the person fails to request a contested case hearing within 20 days of receipt of the Commission's preliminary determination; and (2) amending subsection (d) to provide that a final order of the Commission may be filed in the First Circuit Court for confirmation as a civil judgment, enforceable and collectible as any other judgment issued by the circuit courts. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB91 |
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SB197 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Fines; Noncandidate Committees; Independent Expenditures
RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW.
Increases the amount of fines for campaign spending law violations that may be assessed against certain noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures. Allows the Campaign Spending Commission to order that the payment of the fine assessed against a noncandidate committee, or any portion thereof, be paid from the personal funds of the officers of the noncandidate committee, if the noncandidate committee does not have the funds to pay the fine. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB92 |
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SB198
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Relating to Candidate Committee and Noncandidate Committee Organizational Reports
RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTS.
Amends sections 11-322 and 11-333, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require the Campaign Spending Commission ("Commission") to publish on its website the names of candidate and persons who qualify as noncandidate committees who fail to file an organizational report or a corrected organizational report with the Commission. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB93 |
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SB199
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Relating to Candidate Committee Expenditures
RELATING TO CANDIDATE COMMITTEE EXPENDITURES.
Amends section 11-381, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to disallow the use of campaign funds to purchase up to two tickets for an event or fundraiser held by another candidate or committee. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB94 |
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SB200 SD1
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Partial Public Financing; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Maximum Amount of Public Funds Available; Minimum Qualifying Contribution Amounts; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.
Increases the maximum amount of public funds available for all offices by fifty per cent. Increases the maximum amount of public funds available for a candidate for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from $1,500 to ten per cent of the expenditure limit for each election. Increases the amounts of qualifying contributions for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from more than $1,500 to more than $5,000 in the aggregate. Provides a downward adjustment of the amounts of qualifying contributions for the Office of Prosecuting Attorney for the City and County of Honolulu, County of Hawaii, and County of Kauai and for the Office of County Council for the County of Maui. Appropriates unspecified sums for the increase in the Partial Public Financing Program. Appropriates $200,000 for the Campaign Spending Commission to hire two additional staff members. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
HB95 |
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SB201 SD1 HD1
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; State and County Contractors; State and County Grantees; Campaign Contributions; Prohibitions
RELATING TO CONTRIBUTIONS BY STATE AND COUNTY CONTRACTORS AND GRANTEES OF THE STATE.
Amends the prohibition against contributions to a candidate committee or noncandidate committee by state and county contractors to include state and county grantees and the owners, officers, and immediate family members of a state or county contractor or state or county grantee. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB96 |
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SB202
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Preliminary Determination; Order; Method of Service
RELATING TO PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE.
Provides for the service of the commission's preliminary determination of probable cause via first-class mail. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB97 |
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SB204
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Cash Contributions
RELATING TO LIMITING A CAMPAIGN'S ACCEPTANCE OF CASH CONTRIBUTIONS.
Limits to $100 the total amount of cash a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee may accept from a single person during each election period. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB99 |
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SB205 SD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Budget; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE BUDGET OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Appropriates moneys to fund the operating expenses of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the fiscal biennium beginning on 7/1/2023, and ending on 6/30/2025. (SD1) |
(S)
2/3/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, WAM |
HB133 |
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SB219 SD1
City and County of Honolulu Package; County Zoning
RELATING TO COUNTY ZONING.
Clarifies county zoning to explicitly authorize counties to adopt zoning regulations that eliminate or amortize land uses or structures established after the effective date of the first comprehensive zoning ordinance adopted by a county and zoning regulations that restrict the time, place, manner, or duration of a land use activity that do not create different types of land uses by limiting the time, place, manner, or duration of a use of land. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/WTL, JDC |
HB109 |
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SB220
City and County of Honolulu Package; License Plates; Diacritical Marks
RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
Authorizes the use of diacritical marks for Hawaiian words on special number plates. |
(S)
2/28/2023- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA |
HB110 |
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SB221 SD1 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Victim Witness Assistance Program; Grant-In-Aid; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Victim Witness Assistance Program. Effective 06/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB120 |
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SB222 SD1 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Career Criminal Prosecution Unit; Grant-In-Aid; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the department of the prosecuting attorney of the city and county of Honolulu for the career criminal prosecution unit. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB121 |
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SB223 SD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Hawaii Opportunity Probation With Enforcement Program; Judiciary
RELATING TO PROBATION.
Establishes the Hawaii Opportunity Probation with Enforcement Program for each county with a population greater than five hundred thousand to be administered by the Judiciary. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB122 |
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SB224 SD2 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Noise Pollution; County Ordinances; Civil Penalties
RELATING TO NOISE CONTROL.
Allows for noise control infractions to be processed under the traffic and emergency period infractions adjudication process. Grants the district court concurrent jurisdiction over noise control infractions committed by minors. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB123 |
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SB225
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Procedure
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
Repeals section 801-1 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB124 |
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SB226
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Procedure; Defendant's Presence
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
Adds a new section to Chapter 801, Hawaii Revised Statutes, establishing circumstances in which the presence of a defendant is required for court proceedings or may be waived. |
(S)
2/16/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB125 |
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SB227
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Public Corruption; Bribery; Offenses; Penalties
RELATING TO PUBLIC CORRUPTION.
Increases the penalties for bribery under certain circumstances. Amends the offense of obstruction of justice to include obstruction by force, threat of force, coercion, fraud, or deception. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB126 |
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SB235 SD1 HD1
Attorney General; Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children; Human Trafficking; Prevention; Victim Assistance
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
Establishes a statewide human trafficking prevention program overseen by the department of the attorney general to provide services and assistance to commercially sexually exploited children and victims of human trafficking. Requires reports to the legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
KIDANI |
HUS, JHA, FIN |
HB579 |
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SB236
Rules of Evidence; Victim-Counselor Privilege; University of Hawaii; Confidential Advocates
RELATING TO VICTIM-COUNSELOR PRIVILEGE.
Expands the victim-counselor privilege under the Hawaii Rules of Evidence to include confidential advocates employed by the University of Hawaii. Increases the minimum number of hours of training a domestic violence victims' counselor must complete to be considered a victim counselor. |
(H)
3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
KIDANI |
HET, JHA, FIN |
HB580 |
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SB237 SD1
Judiciary; Family Court; Child Custody Evaluators; Domestic Violence; Training
RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
Requires certain individuals attempting to serve as child custody evaluators to complete a training course on the dynamics of domestic violence every three years and submit a letter or certificate of completion of the training course to the Family Court. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KIDANI |
HHS, JDC |
HB581 |
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SB238 SD1
Sexual Abuse; Minors; Reparations; Insurance Premiums; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS.
Establishes a working group to examine reparations for victims of child sexual abuse and the fiscal impact for childcare insurance providers, including increased premiums. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KIDANI |
HHS, JDC |
HB582 |
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SB249 SD1
University of Hawaii; President of the University of Hawaii; Chancellor
RELATING TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM.
Prohibits the President of the University of Hawaii from serving concurrently as a campus chancellor. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA, Kidani |
HRE, JDC/WAM |
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SB260
DOE; Vocational, Trade, and Career Pathway Training
RELATING TO CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to employ individuals as vocational, technical, or career pathway teachers. Authorizes Department of Education teachers to instruct vocation, technical, or career pathway classes without possessing an applicable bachelor's degree. |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM/JDC. |
FEVELLA, Kidani, Wakai |
EDU, WAM/JDC |
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SB261 SD2
DHHL; Hawaiian Home Lands; Beneficiaries; Monthly Reports
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to provide to beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, monthly accountability reports that contain certain information on leases and fiscal matters. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/14/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
FEVELLA, Kidani |
JHA, FIN |
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SB262 SD1 HD1
Medical Residency; Physician Shortage; JABSOM; UH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS.
Appropriates moneys to support and expand physician residency training programs in state teaching hospitals. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HLT with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
FEVELLA |
HET, HLT, FIN |
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SB263 SD1
State Council on Mental Health; Native Hawaiian Health Practices
RELATING TO THE STATE COUNCIL ON MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires council members to receive annual training on topics related to Native Hawaiian healing and health. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, Awa |
HWN/HHS, JDC |
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SB268
Tax Expenditure Accountability; Tax Expenditures; Disclosure
RELATING TO TAX EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTABILITY.
Requires laws that enact, modify, or extend the availability of a tax expenditure to contain specific information, revenue estimates, and analyses before becoming law. Allows the disclosure of certain tax credit information. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to WAM. |
FEVELLA, Kidani, Kim |
WAM |
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SB270 SD1
Tip Credit; Department of Labor and Industrial Relation; Wage and Hour Law; Investigative Standards; Education Program; Annual Report
RELATING TO INCOME.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to submit an annual report on the enforcement of the wage and hour law in the State to the Legislature. Requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish: (1) investigation standards that protect the identity of an employee who files a complaint with the Wage Standards Division to report any wage and hour violations by their employer; and (2) an education program for employees and employers on federal and state wage and hour laws, including tip credit and prohibitions against employer retaliation. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN , referral sheet 17 |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, Kidani |
LGO, FIN |
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SB276
CIP; 20th Senatorial District; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTIETH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the 20th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to WAM. |
FEVELLA, Kim, Wakai |
WAM |
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SB278 SD2
DHHL; Hawaiian Home Lands; Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole; Mass Transit; Portraits
RELATING TO PRINCE JONAH KUHIO KALANIANAOLE.
Requires certain public buildings near mass transit projects and on Hawaiian home lands to display portraits of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/15/2023- The committee(s) on CAI recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO |
CAI, JHA, FIN |
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SB279 SD1 HD1
Health Insurance; Medicaid; Mandated Coverage; Ketamine Therapy; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires Medicaid and private insurance coverage for ketamine therapy to treat depression. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2040. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3). |
FEVELLA, Shimabukuro |
HUS, CPC, FIN |
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SB281 SD2 HD1
College Savings Program; Income Tax Deduction
RELATING TO THE COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
Establishes a state income tax deduction for eligible contributions made to a college savings program established under chapter 256, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 6/30/3000. Applies to taxable years beginning after an unspecified date. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB283
Charter Schools; Per-Pupil Funding; DOE
RELATING TO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL PER-PUPIL FUNDING.
Excludes from the charter school per-pupil funding calculation all amounts relating to programs that provide comparable benefits for all public school students regardless of whether the student is a Department of Education school student or a public charter school student. |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to EDN, FIN , referral sheet 17 |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Awa, Kidani, Richards |
EDN, FIN |
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SB284 SD2 HD1
Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Technology Services Consolidation Working Group; Kalanimoku Data Center; Data Centers; Information Technology; Procurement; Storage; Decommissioning
RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Requires the technology services consolidation working group to, by 6/30/2024, decommission the office of enterprise technology services' data center located in the Kalanimoku building; relocate the entire office of enterprise technology services data center to an interim primary, secure, and resilient facility; and, by 6/30/2028, use cloud storage to securely store all state electronic data, with any cloud storage servers or other systems or hardware having their primary production system located within the State; provided that software-as-a-service solutions provided only outside the State are not subject to this restriction. Requires a report by the technology services consolidation working group. Extends to 6/30/2028 the dissolution date of the technology services consolidation working group. Establishes requirements for procurement contracts for information technology-related projects. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, MORIWAKI, Kidani |
LGO/HET, FIN |
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SB285 SD2 HD2
Department of Health; Wastewater Branch; Cesspool Conversion Section; Cesspools; New Wastewater System Demonstration Pilot Project; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Creates within the Department of Health's wastewater branch a cesspool conversion section, which will be responsible for facilitating the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes and appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent positions within the cesspool conversion section in fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 and three additional full-time equivalent positions within the section in fiscal year 2024-2025. Establishes a three-year New Wastewater System Demonstration Pilot Program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to examine and demonstrate new wastewater technology systems; implement those technologies in demonstration projects in areas across the State that are identified as Priority Level 1; and establish a similar ranking system for prioritization levels for the islands of Molokai, Lanai, and Niihau. Requires the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
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SB287 SD1 HD1
Agricultural Districts; Condominium Property Regimes; Counties; Condominium Maps; Zoning
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS.
Authorizes counties to require their approval for condominium projects located in agricultural districts that are greater than ten acres prior to the creation of the condominium property regime. Requires a condominium map to be accompanied by a letter certifying that the condominium property regime will conform to the applicable County's zoning laws. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Kidani, Richards, Shimabukuro |
WAL/AGR, CPC |
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SB290 SD2
DOE; Funds Carryover; Budgeting; Temporary Positions; Legislature; Reporting Requirement
RELATING TO DIRECT INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES TO STUDENTS.
Requires that appropriations allocated to Department of Education programs that provide instructional services directly to students shall remain within the budget of the program to which the funds were originally allocated and that the retention of an appropriation shall not be used by the Department as a basis for reducing a program's future budget requirements. Requires the Department of Education to report the creation of temporary positions to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to EDN, FIN , referral sheet 17 |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, Richards, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB291 SD2 HD1
Governor; Budget-Related Reports; Program Memoranda; Variance Reports; Program Size Indicators; Effectiveness Measures; Reviews; Updates
RELATING TO BUDGET-RELATED REPORTS.
Requires the Governor to ensure that the Governor's program memoranda and variance reports accurately reflect the current responsibilities of certain state programs, address the current and future needs of the State, and align with budget-related submittals. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KANUHA, Moriwaki, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB292 SD2 HD1
Governor; Budget-Related Reports; Variance Reports; Program Size Indicators; Effectiveness Measures; Reviews; Updates
RELATING TO BUDGET-RELATED REPORTS.
Requires the Governor to ensure that the Governor's variance reports accurately reflect the current responsibilities of certain state programs, address the current and future needs of the State, and align with budget-related submittals. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB293 SD2 HD1
Governor; Budget-Related Reports; Program Memoranda; Reviews; Updates
RELATING TO BUDGET-RELATED REPORTS.
Requires the Governor to ensure that the Governor's program memoranda accurately reflect the current responsibilities of certain state programs, address the current and future needs of the State, and align with budget-related submittals. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Richards |
LGO, FIN |
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SB296 SD2 HD1
Reports to Legislature; Governor; Principal Departments; Deadline; Streamlining; Consolidation
RELATING TO SUBMISSION DEADLINES.
Requires the Governor and state agencies to recommend a date by which statutorily required reports must be submitted to the Legislature, and to identify any reports that should not be subject to that uniform date and the reasons therefor. Requires the Governor to propose legislation to implement the proposed deadline and streamline existing reporting requirements by repealing or consolidating any duplicative, obsolete, or extraneous reports. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, Kim, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai |
LMG, FIN |
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SB297 SD2 HD1
Grant-In-Aid; Land Transfer
RELATING TO GRANTS-IN-AID.
Requires organizations to obtain legislative approval prior to the disposition of land that was acquired using state grants, but only if the land was acquired after the enactment of this Act. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Kidani, Richards, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
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SB298 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Property; Acquisition; Condemnation; Public Lands
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to acquire any real, personal, or mixed property for immediate or future use; own, hold, improve, rehabilitate, sell, assign, exchange, transfer, convey, lease, or dispose of any real, personal, or mixed property acquired; and acquire by condemnation real property for immediate or future use. Amends the definition of "public lands" to exclude non-ceded lands to which the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency holds title. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/21/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, MORIWAKI, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Richards, Wakai |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB299 SD2 HD1
OHA; Proposed Budget; Governor; Judiciary; Legislature
RELATING TO BUDGET-RELATED SUBMISSIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE.
Authorizes the legislature, upon the agreement of form by the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate, to specify the form in which the proposed budgets of the executive branch, judicial branch, and office of Hawaiian affairs are submitted to the legislature. Requires the executive branch, judicial branch, and office of Hawaiian affairs to conform no later than 12/1/2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB300 SD2 HD1
Public Moneys; Land; Improvement
RELATING TO THE EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR LAND IMPROVEMENTS.
Requires generally that the expenditure of public moneys for any improvement to land not owned or leased by the State must be appropriated by the legislature for that specific purpose and include a declaration in the same act of the public purpose regarding the appropriation of the public moneys. Provides that any expenditure of public moneys for the improvement to land not owned or leased by the State and involving natural or cultural resource management or a state grant is unauthorized unless the expending agency approves a restrictive covenant that acknowledges the State's right to receive compensation for its expenditure if the improvement to the land is abandoned or not completed. Requires the recipient of the appropriation or grant to file and execute the restrictive covenant. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Wakai |
WAL, FIN |
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SB302 SD2 HD1
Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit; Reinstatement; Data Servers; Report
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Temporarily reinstates the technology infrastructure renovation tax credit. Expands the definition of "technology-enabled infrastructure" to include data servers. Requires a report from the department of taxation analyzing the tax implications for specified exemptions and exclusions from chapters 237 and 238, HRS. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/22/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, LEE, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Kidani, Moriwaki |
HET, FIN |
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SB303 SD1 HD1
Chapter 42F; Grants; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE FUNDING OF GRANTS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 42F, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Appropriates operating and capital improvement grants for fiscal year 2023-2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Richards, Wakai |
FIN |
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SB304 SD2 HD3
DLNR; Visitor Impact Fee; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO VISITOR IMPACT FEES.
Effective 7/1/2025, establishes the visitor impact fee program within the department of land and natural resources, through which the department will collect a fee from visitors for a license to visit a state park, forest, hiking trail, or other state natural area. Establishes the visitor impact fee special fund effective 7/1/2023. Requires report to the legislature on strategic plan and timetable for objectives and implementation of the visitor impact fee program. Appropriates funds for the visitor impact fee strategic plan and positions for the visitor impact fee program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, LEE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Kidani, Richards, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TOU, WAL, FIN |
HB1162 |
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SB306 SD1 HD1
Administrative Rulemaking; Electronic Notice; Office of the Lieutenant Governor
RELATING TO PUBLIC INFORMATION.
Requires that prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of an administrative rule, electronic notice of the proposed rulemaking be provided to all persons who have made a timely written request to, and provided a valid working email address to, the adopting agency for advance notice of its rulemaking proceedings. Requires that alterations to administrative rules be displayed in Ramseyer format and the full text of rules be made available in a digitally accessible and searchable format. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Awa, Ihara, Kidani, Richards, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB310
Pilot Visitation and Family Resource Center; Waiawa Correctional Facility; Department of Public Safety; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILDREN AND FAMILY OF INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services and the Department of Public Safety for the pilot visitation and family resource center at Waiawa Correctional Facility on Oahu, including a restroom in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS/PSM, WAM |
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SB312 SD1
Child Care Workers; Subsidies; Pilot Program; Infants; Toddlers; Centers; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD CARE WORKERS.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and administer a two-year Infant and Toddler Child Care Worker Subsidy Pilot Program. Requires annual reports on the pilot program's development and administration to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
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SB314 SD2
Department of Human Services; Nursing Facility Sustainability Program; Special Fund; Nursing Facility Tax; Repeal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NURSING FACILITIES.
Makes permanent and amends the Nursing Facility Sustainability Program. Makes certain assessment exemptions permanent as to the Nursing Facility Sustainability Program Special Fund. Repeals chapter 346E, HRS, relating to the Nursing Facility Tax. Appropriates funds from the Nursing Facility Sustainability Program Special Fund. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
HB1369 |
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SB315 SD1
Vehicle Registration; Special Interest Vehicles; Former Military Vehicles
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
Classifies certain former military vehicles as special interest vehicles. Enables owners of former military vehicles to apply for registration. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
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SB316 HD2
Dogs; Agricultural Land; Liability; Penalty
RELATING TO DOGS.
Establishes additional penalties for dog owners whose dog injures or destroys property of another while on private property zoned for agricultural use without consent of the owner of the property. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, JHA |
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SB317 SD1
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact; Licensure; Privilege to Practice; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Rules
RELATING TO THE AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY INTERSTATE COMPACT.
Establishes provisions relating to the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact to facilitate interstate practice of audiology and speech-language pathology. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/22/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN |
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SB319 SD1
Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO THE RECOGNITION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL LICENSURE INTERSTATE COMPACT.
Establishes a working group to study the feasibility and effects of the State adopting the Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB320 SD1 HD1
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
Establishes a working group to study the feasibility and effects of the State adopting the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB321 SD1
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO THE ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE COMPACT.
Establishes a working group to study the feasibility and effects of the State adopting the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN , referral sheet 17 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB322 SD1
Interstate Licensed Professional Counselors Compact; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Rules
RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS COMPACT.
Adopts the Interstate Licensed Professional Counselors Compact to allow a person who is a licensed professional counselor in the person's state of residence to practice professional counseling in a compact state in which the person is not licensed pursuant to a privilege to practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB323 SD1
Occupational Therapy; Licensure; Interstate Compact; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Rules
RELATING TO THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT.
Adopts the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact allowing occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants licensed in a member state to practice in other member states. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB325
Insurance; Captive Insurance; Examination Exemption; Insurance Commissioner; Participants; Protected Cells
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires sponsored captive insurance companies to maintain separate protected cells for separate participant contracts. Except for risk retention captive insurance companies, authorizes captive insurance companies to apply for a certificate of exemption from examination from the Insurance Commissioner, provided certain conditions are met. Requires protected cells established by sponsored captive insurance companies to be approved by the Insurance Commissioner. Authorizes sponsored captive insurance companies to establish and maintain protected cells to insure risks of parties unaffiliated with a participant under certain circumstances. Requires a participant, through a sponsored captive insurance company, to insure only risks approved by the Insurance Commissioner. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to CPN. |
CHANG |
CPN |
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SB327 SD1
Counties; Income; Rental Discrimination; Prohibition
RELATING TO HOUSING DISCRIMINATION.
Allows counties to prohibit discrimination against renters based on their source of income. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
CHANG |
HSG, JHA |
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SB330 SD2
HHFDC; Development; Right of First Refusal
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation the right of first refusal for the development of property for all development on state lands, excluding the Stadium Development District and lands under Hawaii Public Housing Authority and Department of Hawaiian Home Land lands, that are within county-designated transit-oriented development zones, or within a one-half mile radius of a proposed or existing transit station if the county has not designated transit-oriented development zones, which shall be triggered by a proposed development or proposed transfer of fee simple or leasehold property interest. Requires state departments or agencies to provide sixty days advance written notice of any approval of a proposed development or proposed transfer of such lands. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/15/2023- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHANG, RHOADS, Fukunaga, Keohokalole, Kidani |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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SB336 SD1
Housing Development Project; Emergency Shelters; Counties
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Restricts any county from disapproving or imposing certain conditions on a housing development project or an emergency shelter unless the county meets certain requirements. (SD1) |
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2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, RHOADS, Kidani |
HOU, WAM |
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SB338 SD1
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Department of Housing
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING.
Creates the Department of Housing. Places the Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, and Hawaii Public Housing Authority under the Department of Housing for administrative purposes. Replaces the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism with the Director of Housing on the Hawaii Community Development Authority. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, KANUHA, Kidani, Richards, Wakai |
HOU/GVO, WAM |
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SB340 SD2 HD1
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Rehabilitation; Housing Units; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units without regard to civil service law. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/21/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
CHANG, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Wakai |
HSG, FIN |
HB614 |
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SB341 SD1
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Minimum Coverage
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Inserts unspecified amounts for minimum required liability coverage for accidental harm and destruction of property for motor vehicle insurance policies in the State. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/23/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
CHANG, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
TCA, CPN |
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SB342 SD1
Employment; Paid Sick Leave; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PAID SICK LEAVE.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to conduct a study on paid sick leave. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the study. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
CHANG, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB343 SD1
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Mental Health; Provisional Licensure; Associate Licensure; Marriage and Family Therapists; Mental Health Counselors; Psychologists; Examinations; Waivers; Social Work Interns; Insurance Reimbursements; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes provisional or associate-level licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and psychologists and authorizes insurance reimbursements in certain circumstances. Allows psychologist license applicants to sit for the licensing examination before completing certain other requirements. Allows the Board of Psychology to grant licensure waivers in certain circumstances for psychologists. Authorizes insurance reimbursements for services provided by a supervised social work intern in certain circumstances. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling has been exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Parts II, III, IV, and V take effect on 7/1/2026. (SD1) |
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2/2/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
CHANG, AQUINO, Fukunaga, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
HHS, CPN |
HB1300 |
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SB345
Taxation; Estate Tax; Exclusion; Exemption; Nonresidents; Nonresidents Not Citizens; Department of Taxation
RELATING TO THE ESTATE TAX.
Amends the exclusion amount of Hawaii's estate tax. Repeals exemption for tax imposed on transfer of taxable estate located in Hawaii for nonresidents and nonresidents who are not citizens. Applicable to decedents dying or taxable transfers occurring after 12/31/2022. Effective 1/1/2024. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
WAM |
HB151 |
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SB349 SD1
Statewide Voters with Special Needs Advisory Board; Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation; Commission on Fatherhood; Advice and Consent
RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Specifies that the nominated members of certain boards and commission are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate Standing Committee on Government Operations. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
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2/24/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
GVO, JDC |
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SB352 SD2
Uniform Commercial Code
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE.
Implements amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code set forth by the Uniform Law Commission. (SD2) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN , referral sheet 17 |
RHOADS |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
HB525 |
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SB353 SD2
Trespass; Public Land; Ownership; Enforcement
RELATING TO TRESPASS.
Clarifies that when trespass involves public land, all state and county law enforcement officers are authorized to and shall enforce trespass laws, without regard to whether the land is owned by the State or by a county. (SD2) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17 |
RHOADS |
JHA |
HB364 |
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SB354
State Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Appropriates funds for the operating and capital improvement budget of the Executive Branch for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB300 |
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SB358
Capital Gains Tax; Rate; Repeal
RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS.
Taxes capital gains income at the same rate as ordinary income. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
WAM |
HB232 |
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SB360 SD2
DLIR; Insurance Commissioner; Family Leave Insurance Program; Family Leave; Positions; Procedural Manual; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, in consultation with the Insurance Commissioner, to develop a procedural manual to implement a family leave insurance program that pays family leave insurance benefits. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/16/2023- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHANG |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
HB236 |
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SB362 SD2 HD1
Conveyance Tax Rates and Exemptions; Homeless Services Fund; Land Conservation Fund; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Allocations
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Increases the conveyance tax rate for certain properties. Exempts conveyances of certain real property from the conveyance tax. Establishes the homeless services fund. Eliminates the cap on the amount of conveyance tax collections allocated to the land conservation fund and rental housing revolving fund. Allocates ten percent of conveyance tax collections to the homeless services fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (4) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
CHANG |
WAL, FIN |
HB286 |
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SB363 SD1
Rent Reporting for Credit Pilot Program; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Rent Payment Information; Landlords; Tenants; Report; Public Service Announcements; Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Rent Reporting for Credit Pilot Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) that sunsets on 6/30/2027. Requires a report to the governor and legislature. Requires HHFDC to develop a series of state-sponsored public service announcements to increase tenant awareness of the existing opportunities within the credit reporting industry to report rent payments to boost credit scores. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to support the pilot program. (SD1) |
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2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU, CPN/WAM |
HB817 |
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SB365 SD1
Impaired Driving; Blood Alcohol Content; Prohibited; Penalties
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Establishes the offense of operating a vehicle while impaired, and penalties. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to take administrative action. Takes effect 1/1/2024. (SD1) |
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2/6/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
TCA, JDC |
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SB366 SD1
Vehicles; Number Plates; Special Number Plates; Returns; Penalties
RELATING TO NUMBER PLATES.
Establishes penalties for the failure to comply with a County Director of Finance's request that a vehicle number plate or special number plate be returned. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to TRN, JHA , referral sheet 17 |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Elefante, Ihara, Moriwaki |
TRN, JHA |
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SB367 SD1
Event Ticket Sales Practices; Ticket Scalping; Bruno Mars Act
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits the sale of tickets at higher price than the original price charged by the primary venue ticket provider. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC. |
LEE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Kim, Wakai |
TCA, CPN/JDC |
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SB370 SD1
Electric Vehicle Charging Systems; Clean Ground Transportation Working Group; Parking Spaces; Requirements; Report
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS.
Removes the exemption that allowed owners of multiple parking facilities within the State to designate and electrify fewer parking spaces than required in one or more of the properties if the requirement for the total number of aggregate spaces on all of their owned properties was met. Authorizes the counties to adopt ordinances to regulate electric vehicle charging systems for places of public accommodation with fewer than one hundred parking spaces. Requires the Clean Ground Transportation Working Group to develop plans for public electric vehicle charging stations on each neighbor island and develop an expedited permitting process for electric vehicle charges and related supporting infrastructure. Requires a report to the Legislature and counties. (SD1) |
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3/7/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
LEE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Kim, Richards |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB347 |
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SB371 SD1
Specialty Contractor; Incidental and Supplemental Work
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Defines "incidental and supplemental work" for purposes of specialty contractors under the contractors law. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
LEE, KEITH-AGARAN, Richards |
LBT, CPN |
HB558 |
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SB374
Special License Plates; Veterans; Iraq and Afghanistan Conflicts
RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN WAR VETERANS.
Creates license plates to honor veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Conflicts. |
(S)
2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
LEE, AQUINO, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Ihara, Moriwaki, Wakai |
PSM/TCA, WAM |
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SB375 SD1
Responsible, Adult-Use Cannabis; Hawaii Cannabis authority; Medical Cannabis; Taxation; DOH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis Authority within the Department of Health to adopt rules to regulate responsible, adult-use of cannabis in the State. Establishes that possession of cannabis by an adult in the amount of four ounces or less without a prescription shall be lawful and requires all convictions for such acts be expunged. Transfers the powers and duties of the Department of Health under state law governing medical cannabis dispensary system, including powers and duties over medical marijuana dispensary operations, licensing, testing, and administration, to the Hawaii cannabis authority. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
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3/1/2023- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
LEE, AWA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Kim |
HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB237 |
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SB376 SD2 HD1
Environmental Protection; Seabed Mining; Permits; Prohibition
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Prohibits the mining, extraction, and removal of minerals from the seabed in all state marine waters. Prohibits the issuance of any permit for or in connection with the development or operation of any facility or infrastructure associated with the mining, extraction, or removal of minerals from the seabed within state marine waters. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/24/2023- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
LEE, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Fukunaga, Moriwaki |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
HB186 |
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SB382 SD2
Motor Vehicles; Manufacturers; Subscriptions; Prohibition
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers from charging subscription fees for certain services that employ equipment already installed in the motor vehicle at the time of sale as a new motor vehicle. Provides that the prohibition shall not apply to entertainment streaming subscription services, vehicle navigation, traffic information, and safety-related services. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to TRN, CPC , referral sheet 17 |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS |
TRN, CPC |
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SB383
Automatic Voter Registration; Driver's License; Identification Card; Opt-Out
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Requires that any person who applies for an identification card or driver's license be automatically registered to vote. Requires that the applicant be provided the opportunity to opt-out of voter registration. |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to LGO, JHA , referral sheet 17 |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Ihara |
LGO, JHA |
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SB384 SD1 HD2
Persons with Disabilities; Parking Enforcement; Counties; Ordinances
RELATING TO ACCESS FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Authorizes each county to adopt ordinances to enforce the design and construction requirements for the provision of accessible parking spaces, including the establishment of penalties for failure to comply with the ordinance. Authorizes officials appointed by a county to enter the property of places of public accommodation to enforce violations of the county ordinances. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
LEE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Shimabukuro |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
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SB385 SD1 HD1
Electric Rickshaw; Transportation; Registration; Operation
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes registration and driver's licensing requirements for operation of electric rickshaws. Defines electric rickshaw. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
TRN, CPC, JHA |
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SB388 HD1
Waste or Disposal Facilities; Landfills; Solid Waste; Hazardous Waste; Aquifers; Prohibition
RELATING TO WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
Prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility for hazardous waste or solid waste on land that is near or above a significant aquifer as determined by the Department of Health in consultation with the Commission on Water Resource Management. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/29/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
EEP/WAL, JHA |
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SB389 SD1 HD2
Equity; Universal Changing Accommodations; Place of Public Accommodation; State Building Construction; Family Restrooms
RELATING TO EQUITY.
Requires all places of public accommodation constructed after 12/31/23, and state building construction projects bid after 6/30/24, to provide one or more universal changing accommodations at each family restroom; provided that state building construction projects shall only be required to provide universal changing accommodations where feasible and cost effective. Provides exemptions for hardship. Makes a violation of the universal changing accommodations requirement an unlawful discriminatory practice. Creates a private cause of action for a violation, with defined remedies. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/24/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
HB1145 |
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SB391 SD2 HD1
UH; Community Colleges; Workforce Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE WORKFORCE TRAINING.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii community colleges' workforce development programs. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Elefante, Kidani, Richards, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB393 SD1 HD3
Pre-litigation Mediation Pilot Program; Landlord; Tenant; Judiciary; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Emergency Rent Relief Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a pre-litigation mediation pilot program. Requires landlords to participate in mediation before filing an action for summary possession. Creates and appropriates funds for an emergency rent relief program to be made available to participants in the pre-litigation mediation pilot program. Sunsets 6/30/2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
DELA CRUZ (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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SB395 SD1 HD1
Residential Real Property; Mandatory Disclosure; United States Postal Service Delivery
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
Requires a seller or its agent in a residential real property transaction to disclose to prospective buyers that the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver mail or packages to the location of the residential real property being offered for sale. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
HSG, CPC |
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SB397 SD2 HD1
Medicaid; Reimbursements; Medicare Fee Schedule Rates; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL MEDICAID SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to increase medicaid payments to eligible health care providers in the State up to one hundred per cent of the current medicare fee schedule rates. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
HB1367 |
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SB398 SD1 HD2
Department of Human Services; Adoption; Adoption Assistance Program; Post-permanency Services; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.
Requires the Department of Human Services to collect and analyze data to determine the impact of expanding post-permanency services to families receiving benefits from the adoption assistance program and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
HUS, JHA, FIN |
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SB400 SD1
Civil Asset Forfeiture; Property Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the Criminal Forfeiture Fund. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Amends the deadline for the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on the use of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Limits the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. Establishes records requirements. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
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SB401
Elections; Ranked-Choice Voting
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Authorizes the use of ranked-choice voting for all partisan primary elections, special elections, and nonpartisan general elections with more than two candidates held in this State. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Ihara |
JDC |
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SB403 SD1 HD1
Black Coral; Hawaii State Gem; Repeal
RELATING TO CORAL.
Repeals the designation of black coral as the official gem of the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, Keohokalole |
CAI, JHA |
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SB407 SD1
Child Protective Act; Department of Human Services; Immediate Harm; Police Report; Temporary Custody
RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION.
Establishes a definition for "immediate harm" and amends the definition of "imminent harm" for the purpose of the Child Protective Act. Requires a police officer to assume protective custody of a child without a court order or consent of the child's family if there is no time to obtain a court order; and the officer observes and can articulate on the initial police report that the child is subject to immediate harm while in the custody of the child's family. Requires a police officer who assumes protective custody of a child on grounds that the child is subject to immediate harm to provide a written report detailing the observations justifying the immediate removal to the Department of Human Services within twenty-four hours or the next business day of assuming custody of the child. Requires the Department of Human Services to file a petition for a protective order on behalf of the child and attach a copy of the initial police report within twenty-four hours of receiving the initial police report and provide a copy of the initial police report to the child's parents. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Keohokalole, Wakai |
HHS, JDC |
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SB408
Elections; Candidates; Expenditures; Nonprofits; Tickets
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.
Authorizes any candidate committee, under certain circumstances, to expend campaign funds to purchase a ticket for a candidate to attend a nonprofit organization's event. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB409 SD1 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Fire Prevention; Community Fuels Reduction Project; Budget; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the Community Fuels Reduction Project. Beginning with fiscal year 2025-2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish the Community Fuels Reduction Project as a separate line item within the Department's budget. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kanuha, Kidani |
WAL/EEP, FIN |
HB285 |
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SB417 SD1
Hawaii Near Shore Waters Quality Program Report; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CORAL REEF ECOSYSTEMS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Department of Health, to prepare a report making recommendations on the establishment of a Hawaii Near Shore Waters Quality Program to monitor and test for the quality of waters near coral reefs to assess and ensure health of reef ecosystems. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Moriwaki |
WTL, WAM |
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SB419 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Carbon Smart Land Management Assistance Pilot Program; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Carbon Sequestration; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii carbon smart land management assistance pilot program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GABBARD, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga |
EEP, FIN |
HB188 |
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SB420 SD2 HD1
Sustainable Food Systems Working Group; Department of Agriculture; Interagency Food Systems Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
Establishes the sustainable food systems working group within the department of agriculture. Requires the working group to submit a plan, any recommendations for implementing the plan, and any proposed legislation to the legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the working group and develop the plan and for an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions to be employed by the department of agriculture. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Awa, Ihara, Keohokalole, Richards, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
HB308 |
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SB421 SD1
Air Travel; Verified Carbon Offsets; Qualified Air Travel; Department of Transportation; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO CARBON OFFSETS.
Establishes procedures for the Department of Transportation to assist and enable a person to voluntarily purchase a verified carbon offset for carbon dioxide emissions resulting from the person's air travel to or from an airport in the State. Requires revenue generated from carbon offsets to be directed to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for tree planting or other initiatives that proportionally increase carbon sequestration. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TCA/AEN, WAM |
HB1165 |
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SB426 SD2 HD2
Cesspools; Mandatory Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; Cesspool Conversion Working Group; Prioritization
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Requires priority level 1 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2035, with certain exceptions, and priority level 2 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2040, rather than before 1/1/2050. Specifies that no penalty or other assessment for any violation shall constitute a lien on the real property and no seizure of property shall be authorized for any violation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
GABBARD, CHANG, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, McKelvey, Wakai |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
HB181 |
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SB428 SD1 HD1
Cesspools; Wastewater Management; Financial Strategy; Plans; Counties; Reports
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Requires each county to develop a comprehensive integrated wastewater management plan and financial strategy. Requires each county to submit its respective plan and financial strategy to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Keohokalole, Wakai |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
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SB430 SD2 HD1
Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program; Hawaii Food Assistance Program; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO FOOD BANK PROGRAM.
Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program and Hawaii food assistance program special fund to alleviate food shortages in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GABBARD, AWA, CHANG, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki |
AGR, FIN |
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SB432
Coral Reefs; Critical Natural Infrastructure Designation; Federal Emergency Management Agency
RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF HAWAII CORAL REEFS AS CRITICAL NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
Designates Hawaii coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure. |
(H)
2/16/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 15 |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Ihara, Moriwaki, Wakai |
WAL, JHA |
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SB434 SD1 HD1
Insurance; Captive Insurance; Examination Exemption; Insurance Commissioner; Participants; Protected Cells
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires sponsored captive insurance companies to maintain separate protected cells for separate participant contracts. Authorizes captive insurance companies to apply for an exemption from examination from the insurance commissioner; provided that certain conditions are met. Requires protected cells established by sponsored captive insurance companies to be approved by the insurance commissioner. Authorizes sponsored captive insurance companies to establish and maintain protected cells to insure risks of parties unaffiliated with a participant under certain circumstances. Requires a participant, through a sponsored captive insurance company, to insure only risks approved by the insurance commissioner. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/29/2023- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
CPC, FIN |
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SB436 SD1
Mental Health Technician Certificate of Competence Program; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to support and expand the mental health technician certificate of competence program through the hiring of a mental health technician certificate of competence program coordinator, establishment of a scholarship program, and defrayal of any other necessary administrative costs. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HHS/HRE, WAM |
HB1148 |
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SB437 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Interim rules
RELATING TO INTERIM ADMINISTRATIVE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to issue interim rules exempt from the public hearing and gubernatorial approval requirements of chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, after beneficiary consultation is conducted by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and upon approval by the Hawaiian Homes Commission. Requires that the interim rules shall be effective for not more than eighteen months. (SD1) |
(S)
2/6/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, Richards |
HWN, JDC |
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SB440 SD1
Department of Health; Medical Cannabis; Products; Delivery; Vehicles; COVID-19
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Authorizes the Department of Health to approve in-vehicle receipt of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products on the premises of dispensaries subject to Administrative Rules adopted by the Department of Health. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, Richards |
HHS, JDC |
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SB442 SD1
Our Care, Our Choice Act; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Mandatory Waiting Period; Waiver
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses, in addition to physicians, to practice medical aid in dying in accordance with their scope of practice and prescribing authority. Authorizes psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, in addition to psychiatrists, psychologists, and clinical social workers, to provide counseling to a qualified patient. Reduces the mandatory waiting period between oral requests from twenty days to five days. Waives the mandatory waiting period for those terminally ill individuals not expected to survive the mandatory waiting period, under certain conditions. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA , referral sheet 17 |
KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
HLT, CPC, JHA |
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SB445 SD2 HD2
Pollution; Penalties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO POLLUTION ABATEMENT.
Increases civil penalties for the violation of various pollution provisions. Establishes and appropriates funds for an environmental health specialist position within the clean water branch of the department of health. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Wakai |
EEP, JHA, FIN |
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SB446 SD1
Department of Health; Feasibility Study; Pilot Program; Prescription Digital Therapeutics; Outpatient Treatment; Substance Use Disorder; Opioid Use Disorder
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DIGITAL THERAPEUTICS.
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of implementing a pilot program to integrate prescription digital therapeutic products approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration in outpatient treatment programs for persons with substance use disorder and persons with opioid use disorder in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, LEE, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB448 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Housing Development; General Excise Tax Exemption; School Impact Fee Exemption; Affordable Housing Credits ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Exempts development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise tax and school impact fee requirements. Makes permanent the school impact fee exemption and the issuance of county affordable housing credits to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Effective 1/1/2024. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HWN/HOU, WAM |
HB567 |
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SB449 SD2 HD2
DBEDT; Governor; Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture; Appropriation; Reports ($)
RELATING TO THE FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS.
Appropriates funds to the department of business, economic development, and tourism for the governor to plan and coordinate the festival of pacific arts and culture to be held in Honolulu from 6/6/2024 to 6/16/2024. Requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism to submit, prior to the release of the funds appropriated by this Act, a report detailing how previous state funds that were appropriated for the festival were expended and, no later than twenty days prior to each regular session until the funds appropriated by this Act are fully expended or lapse, a report on the governor's festival expenses for the preceding year. Dissolves the commission on the 13th festival of pacific arts. Assigns to the governor the duties for planning and coordinating all state-sponsored and other celebration events staged for the festival of pacific arts and culture. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
CAI, FIN |
HB394 |
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SB451 SD1
Medical Cannabis; Cultivation; Cultivation Facility Licenses; Regulation
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Establishes a cultivation facility license that allows cultivators to grow cannabis for sale only to licensed medical cannabis dispensaries. Establishes requirements for license applications and qualifications for applicants and licensees. Limits the number of cannabis plants grown at each cultivation facility to one thousand. Authorizes the Department of Health to determine the number of cultivation licenses to be issued. Allows one cultivation license to be issued per tax map key number. Allows cultivation facilities to be established on lands zoned for certain uses. Requires the Office of Medical and Cannabis Control and Regulation to administer the licensure and regulation of cultivation facilities. Establishes requirements for cultivation facility operations, including plant tracking and testing. Establishes penalties for violations related to the unauthorized access of cultivation facilities and diversion of product. Requires the Department of Health to disclose certain information regarding cultivation facilities upon request of law enforcement. Subjects cultivation facilities to certain inspections, audits, and reporting requirements. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
HHS, CPN/JDC/WAM |
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SB454 SD1
Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION.
Requires the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to review and recommend amendments to the Department of Public Safety's operating budget request and any capital improvement project appropriation requests prior to each legislative session. Requires the Commission to inform the Legislature if its recommendations were not accepted. Requires the Commission to advise the Governor as to whether the Department of Public Safety's expenditure plan serves to fulfil the goal of the correctional system's transition to a rehabilitative and therapeutic model. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/6/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
PSM, WAM |
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SB455 SD1
Corrections; Oversight; Coordinator; Meetings; Investigations
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION.
Extends the term of the Oversight Coordinator for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission and requires the Oversight Coordinator be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Specifies that the Commission shall take measures as necessary to maintain confidentiality in investigations. Broadens the Oversight Coordinator's power to make inquiries, obtain information, and inspect the premises of agencies and correctional facilities. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to CMV, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
WAKAI |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
HB1132 |
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SB458 SD2 HD3
Geothermal Resources; Royalties; Geothermal Energy Resources Development Special Fund; DLNR; DBEDT; Hawaii State Energy Office; OHA; Reports
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ROYALTIES.
Establishes the geothermal energy resources development special fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Redistributes geothermal royalties to the counties for specific purposes, geothermal energy resources development special fund, department of land and natural resources, and office of Hawaiian affairs. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3) |
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4/19/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 702). |
WAKAI, CHANG, Fukunaga, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
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SB459 SD2 HD1
Hydrogen Fueling System Subaccount; Zero-Emission Vehicle Fueling System Rebate Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HYDROGEN FUELING SYSTEM SUBACCOUNT.
Appropriates funds from the Hydrogen Fueling System Subaccount within the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund for the Zero-Emission Vehicle Fueling System Rebate Program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/19/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 722). |
WAKAI |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB460 SD1 HD1
Food Security; Food Banks; Office of Community Services; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Emergency Food Assistance Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD BANKS.
Appropriates funds to the Office of Community Services of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to fund the purchase, storage, and transportation costs of food for distribution to food banks in the State. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
WAKAI, CHANG, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Moriwaki |
HUS, FIN |
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SB462
Attachment and Execution of Property; Exemptions
RELATING TO ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION.
Increases the amount of interest in real property that is exempt from attachment and execution. Amends the value of personal property that is exempt from attachment and execution, including increasing the exemption amount for a motor vehicle. Exempts from attachment and execution, an amount equivalent to one month of child support or $5,000, whichever is less, and one month of spousal support or $5,000, whichever is less. |
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2/2/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB463 SD2 HD1
Subdivisions; Approval Conditions; County Ordinance; Condominium Property Regimes; Condominium Maps; Street Addresses; Mailboxes
RELATING TO PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT.
Requires each county to adopt, no later than 6/30/2024, ordinances applicable to subdivisions not approved by 7/1/2024, requiring as a condition of approval, the subdivider or developer to obtain a street address and install a mailbox for lots, parcels, structures, or units of a structure within certain subdivisions before the sale or lease thereof. Requires condominium maps recorded in the Bureau of Conveyances or registered in the Land Court after 6/30/2024, to include a mailbox plan for the condominium property regime, showing the location of all mailboxes for all units in the regime. Requires, prior to the sale of residential real property, the disclosure as to the existence of a United States Postal Service deliverable mailbox for the property. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
CPC, FIN |
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SB465 SD2 HD1
Cannabis; Medical Use; Department of Transportation; Interisland Transportation; Authorization
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Authorizes qualifying patients and qualifying out-of-state patients to transport cannabis between islands of the State for personal medical use; provided that no individual or entity shall be required to violate federal law. Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules for the interisland transport of controlled substances within the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Lamosao voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB466 SD1
Campaign Spending; Noncandidate Committees; Expenditure; Contribution; Advertisement
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Prohibits noncandidate committees from making expenditures or contributions or disseminating any advertisements on the day of any election and the two-week period preceding any election. (SD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, MCKELVEY |
JHA, FIN |
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SB467 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Elections; Noncandidate Committee; Independent Expenditures; Limitations (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to allow the Legislature to enact laws establishing limitations on moneys expended by any noncandidate committee making only independent expenditures to influence the outcome of a state election. (SD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Moriwaki |
JHA, FIN |
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SB469 SD1
Land Use; Counties; Reclassification; District Boundaries; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the counties to reclassify lands fifteen to one fifty acres in certain rural, urban, and agricultural districts in which at least seventy-five per cent of the housing units on the land sought to be reclassified are set aside for persons and families with incomes at or below one hundred per cent of the area median income. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran, McKelvey, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
HB673 |
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SB471 SD1
Illegal Camping; Prohibition; Homelessness; Safe Zones; Drop Off Center; Judiciary; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS.
Prohibits camping in public areas that are not designated as camping locations by the State or a county with certain exceptions. Allows the court to order violators to participate in homeless services in lieu of prosecution or sentencing. Requires the State or counties to establish safe zones for homeless persons. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/2/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB472
Family Court; Service of Process; Hague Service Convention
RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
Requires the family court to amend its rules to require that service upon a party who is not a resident of or found within the island or circuit with jurisdiction over the proceeding may be effectuated by a declaration of the petitioner that states that the petitioner shall abide by the terms of the Hague Service Convention with respect to foreign service of process. |
(S)
2/10/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG |
JDC |
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SB474
Public Utilities Commission; Issuance of Securities; Financing Request
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Requires the public utilities commission to issue a decision within six months from the date that a public utility has filed a financial application request to enter into any stock, certificates, bonds, notes, and other indebtedness arrangements. |
(S)
2/21/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPN |
HB367 |
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SB475
Public Utilities Commission; Reports; Expiration
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Provides that reports required by the public utilities commission through an order and not required by statute expire one year after the issuance of the order. Allows continuation of the reporting requirement if a new order is issued and justification for the continuance is provided. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to CPN/JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPN/JDC |
HB368 |
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SB476 SD1
PUC; Exception; Authorization; Fully Depreciated Assets or Property; Zero Net Book Value
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Exempts a public utility from the required public utilities commission authorization when disposing at a loss or donating a fully depreciated asset or property with a zero net book value that is no longer used or useful. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/14/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPC, FIN |
HB369 |
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SB477 SD1 HD1
PUC; Deadlines; Merger, Consolidation, Acquisition, or Other Change of Control; Applications; Report
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Requires the public utilities commission to make every effort to complete its review for a merger, consolidation, acquisition, or other change of control and issue a decision within nine months or twelve months from the date of a completed application. Requires the public utilities commission to establish standards for deeming an application complete. Specifies the process for objections and amendments to submitted applications. Allows for waiver or extension of the applicable time period. Requires the public utilities commission to submit a report to the legislature if those timelines are not met. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPC |
HB370 |
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SB479 SD2
Public Utilities Commission; Common Water Carriers; Long-Term Leases; Leverage Leases
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Exempts from the requirement that a water common carrier secure the prior approval of the Public Utilities Commission to issue stocks and stock certificates and enter long-term leases of more than three years and leverage leases: (1) land leases from a governmental entity; provided that either the water common carrier or governmental entity provides a letter to the commission outlining terms of the lease agreement in a reasonable timeframe after the agreement is executed; and (2) leases of any equipment of which the annual cost of the lease is below a threshold as determined by the commission in the most recently approved rate case or other ratemaking proceeding. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 17 |
KEOHOKALOLE |
TRN, CPC |
HB372 |
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SB480
Alcohol; Beer; Liquor Law; Brewpubs
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
Expands the definition of "beer" under the liquor regulatory laws to mean any alcoholic beverage containing no less than 0.5 per cent alcohol by volume obtained by fermentation of any infusion or decoction of malt or any substitute, including alcohol seltzer beverages and excluding sake, cooler beverages, and other distilled products. Authorizes brewpubs to sell beer they manufacture, or beer manufactured on their premises, subject to certain conditions. Effective 1/1/2024. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to CPN. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPN |
HB374 |
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SB481 SD1
Department of Education; Early Learning Program Attendance; Report
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to submit annual reports. Repeals standardized assessment requirements for students entering kindergarten. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KIDANI |
EDN, FIN |
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SB482 SD1
Judiciary Package; Appropriations; Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates funds for the Judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2023, and ending 6/30/2025. Effective 7/1/2023. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB382 |
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SB484
Judiciary Package; Uniform Parentage Act
RELATING TO PARENTAGE.
Enacts portions of the Uniform Parentage Act of 2017 to replace the Uniform Parentage Act of 1973. Takes effect 1/1/2024. |
(S)
2/21/2023- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB384 |
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SB485 SD1
Judiciary Package; District Court Judges; First Circuit
RELATING TO JUDGES FOR THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST CIRCUIT.
Establishes 1 additional district court judgeship in the First Circuit. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB385 |
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SB486
Judiciary Package; Safety; Judiciary Personnel; Personal Information
RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF JUDICIARY PERSONNEL.
Prohibits, in certain circumstances, the publication of the personal information of state and federal judges and other judicial staff whose duties put them at risk for acts of violence or threats. |
(S)
3/1/2023- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB386 |
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SB490 SD2
Compliance and Enforcement; Hawaiian Home Lands; Department of Law Enforcement; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMPLIANCE ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to hire law enforcement officers dedicated to investigating complaints, conducting investigations, and cooperating with enforcement authorities to ensure compliance with state laws and rules, county ordinances, including the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, and the rules adopted thereunder, on Hawaiian home lands; provided that the law enforcement officers hired for this purpose shall not be prohibited from exercising their law enforcement authority outside of the Hawaiian home lands. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD2) |
(H)
3/14/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
JHA, FIN |
HB1139 |
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SB493 SD2
Motor Vehicle Inspection; Safety Checks; Inspection Fee; Pilot Program
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTIONS.
For a period of 3 years, provides that no new vehicle needs a safety inspection until 3 years after the date the vehicle was first sold; provides that electric vehicles shall require a safety inspection every 24 months; and provides that electric vehicles participating in a road usage charge fee program shall pay a road usage charge fee based on a self-reported photo odometer reading. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals 6/30/2026. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 17 |
ELEFANTE, LEE |
TRN, CPC |
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SB494 SD2 HD1
Vacant and Abandoned Properties; Counties; Expedited Permits; Tax Liens; DOTAX; Nonjudicial Foreclosure; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VACANT AND ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
Requires the counties to establish expedited procedures to approve demolition permits for vacant residential properties. Allows the Department of Taxation to satisfy certain tax liens through the nonjudicial foreclosure of vacant and abandoned residential properties at any time after establishing vacancy and abandonment. Appropriates moneys. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
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SB498 SD2
Illegal Fireworks; Shipping Container Inspection Program; Special Fund; Fees; Fines; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes the Shipping Container Inspection Program and shipping container inspection program special fund. Amends the definitions of "aerial devices" and "fireworks" within state fireworks law. Requires reports to the Legislature on implementation of the Shipping Container Inspection Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN , referral sheet 17 |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Keohokalole, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
HB216 |
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SB500 SD1 HD2
UH; Mental Health Practitioners; Division of Student Success; Counseling and Student Development Center ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish additional permanent mental health practitioner positions within the Division of Student Success' Counseling and Student Development Center. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, KANUHA, KIM, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Ihara, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB504 SD1 HD3
PFAS; Food Packaging; Food Service Ware; Cosmetics; Personal Care Products; Prohibition
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use of any food packaging, food service ware, cosmetic, or personal care product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, with certain exceptions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GABBARD, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB748 |
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SB506 SD1
Retail Service Stations; Gas Dispensing Equipment; Warning Labels; Health; Environment; Climate Change; Public Utilities Commission
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Requires self-service stations to put labels on gas dispensing equipment that advise consumers on the effects of fossil fuel consumption to human health and the environment. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GABBARD, CHANG, Kidani |
EEP, CPC |
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SB507 SD1
Wetland Protection; Wetlands; Natural Stormwater Infrastructure; Environmental Assessment; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
RELATING TO WETLAND PRESERVATION.
Adds definitions for "floodway", "natural stormwater infrastructure", and "wetlands" to section 343-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Requires a proposed housing project of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation that is exempt from all statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules of any government agency relating to planning, zoning, and construction standards to ensure that the proposed housing project does not have a significant adverse impact on wetlands or natural stormwater infrastructure. Requires an environmental assessment for actions under the environmental impact statements law that propose any development that would impact wetlands or natural stormwater infrastructure. Takes effect 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HSG/WAL, CPC, referral sheet 17 |
GABBARD, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
HSG/WAL, CPC |
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SB508 SD1
Department of Health; Environmental Management Division; Clean Water Branch; Hawaii Beach Monitoring Program; Environmental Justice; Brown Water Advisories; Beaches; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires the Clean Water Branch to perform water quality testing during brown water advisories and post informational signs to explain health risks associated with water runoff during brown water advisories. Requires the Department of Health to prioritize environmental justice issues when making certain assessments and determinations. Appropriates funds for the establishment of positions within the Department of Health. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, AWA, CHANG, RHOADS, Kidani |
AEN, WAM |
HB182 |
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SB509 SD1
State Responsibilities; Executive Departments; Climate Change; Sea Level Rise Adaptation
RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE ADAPTATION.
Requires each executive branch department to: identify existing and planned facilities that are vulnerable to sea level rise, flooding impacts, and natural hazards; assess options for mitigating the impacts of sea level rise to existing and planned facilities; establish staff level points of contact to improve interagency coordination for sea level rise adaptation, flooding, and resilience; and submit annual reports to the Governor, Legislature, and Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Moriwaki |
GVO, WAM |
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SB511 SD1 HD1
University of Hawaii; Foreign Agriculture Small Equipment; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to establish a foreign agriculture small equipment pilot program. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
GABBARD, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
AGR, FIN |
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SB513 SD1
BLNR; Loko Ia; Traditional Hawaiian Fishponds ($)
RELATING TO FISHPONDS.
Specifies certain findings the Board of Land and Natural Resources must make for a lease of a government-owned Hawaiian fishpond. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
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SB516 SD1 HD2 CD1
Hemp Producers; Commercial Hemp Production; Labeling; Advertising; Hawaii-Grown Hemp; Hawaii-Processed Hemp
RELATING TO HEMP.
Requires that the identity statement used for labeling or advertising hemp products identify the percentage of Hawaii-grown and Hawaii-processed hemp and hemp of other origins contained in hemp products. Allows the use of the term "All Hawaiian" for hemp products in which one hundred per cent of the hemp is grown and processed in the State. (CD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GABBARD, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran |
AGR, CPC |
HB1424 |
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SB517 SD1
Motorcycles; Lane Shoulder; Usage; Interstate Highways
RELATING TO MOTORCYCLES.
Authorizes operators of motorcycles to utilize the lane shoulders that are at least three-feet-wide with the concurrent use of emergency flashers on interstate highways as authorized by the Department of Transportation. Requires the Department of Transportation to create and implement traffic control devices to designate the lane shoulder for motorcycle use during peak traffic hours. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, AWA |
TCA, JDC/WAM |
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SB518 SD1
Aquaculture; University of Hawaii Sea Grant Program; Five-Year Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Requires the University of Hawaii Sea Grant Program to contract with an independent consultant to establish a five-year plan to develop goals, objectives, and an operational plan with budgets and timelines to strengthen and grow the aquaculture industry in the State. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, WAKAI |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
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SB519 SD1
Aquaculture Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Establishes the Aquaculture Advisory Committee. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, MCKELVEY, WAKAI |
AEN, WAM |
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SB520 SD2 HD1
Leeward Community College; University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Farm Succession Pilot Program; DOA; Farmer Apprentice Mentoring Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Farm Succession Pilot Program under Leeward Community College in collaboration with the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot program and for the Department of Agriculture's Farmer Apprentice Mentoring Program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
GABBARD, AWA, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
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SB521 SD2
Surplus Military Task Force; Remediation and Restoration; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Military Lands
RELATING TO MILITARY LAND USE.
Establishes a Surplus Military Land Task Force within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to plan for the remediation and restoration of lands currently under federal control that are anticipated to be returned to the State, consider potential alternative uses, and identify any lands that should continue under federal control for the next ten years. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to CMV, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
GABBARD, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, Wakai |
CMV, WAL, FIN |
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SB522
Short Form; Agriculture
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to AEN. |
KANUHA |
AEN |
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SB523
Short Form; Environment
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to AEN. |
KANUHA |
AEN |
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SB524 SD2
Insurance; Insurance Commissioner; Insurers; Salary Increases; Pre-Approval
RELATING TO BUSINESS REGULATION.
Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to require the Commissioner's pre-approval for certain salary increases granted to any person receiving a salary over a certain amount from an insurer. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KANUHA |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
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SB525
Short Form; Commerce
RELATING TO COMMERCE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to CPN. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB526
Short Form; Commerce
RELATING TO COMMERCE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to CPN. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB527
Short Form; Consumer Protection
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to CPN. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB528
Short Form; Consumer Protection
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to CPN. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB529
Short Form; Public Utilities Commission
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to CPN. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB530
Short Form; Charter Schools
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EDU. |
KANUHA |
EDU |
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SB532
Short Form; Libraries
RELATING TO LIBRARIES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EDU. |
KANUHA |
EDU |
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SB533
Short Form; Economic Development
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EET. |
KANUHA |
EET |
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SB534
Short Form; Energy
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EET. |
KANUHA |
EET |
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SB535
Short Form; Economy
RELATING TO THE ECONOMY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EET. |
KANUHA |
EET |
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SB536
Short Form; Tourism
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EET. |
KANUHA |
EET |
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SB537
Short Form; Government
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to GVO. |
KANUHA |
GVO |
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SB538
Short Form; Government Operations
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to GVO. |
KANUHA |
GVO |
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SB539
Short Form; Procurement
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to GVO. |
KANUHA |
GVO |
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SB540
Short Form; Hawaiian Affairs
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HWN. |
KANUHA |
HWN |
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SB541 SD1 HD1
Reconciliation Day; Day of Observance
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Designates January 17 of each year as Reconciliation Day. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Holt voting no (1) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4). |
KANUHA |
CAI, FIN |
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SB542
Short Form; Hawaiian Affairs
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HWN. |
KANUHA |
HWN |
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SB543
Short Form; Health
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HHS. |
KANUHA |
HHS |
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SB544
Short Form; Health
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HHS. |
KANUHA |
HHS |
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SB545 SD1
Community Care Foster Family Home; Medicaid; Human Services; Report
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Amends the definition of "community care foster family home" to allow one additional Medicaid individual to be cared for in the same community care foster family home. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Re-Referred to HHS/WAM. |
KANUHA |
HHS/WAM |
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SB546
Short Form; Human Services
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HHS. |
KANUHA |
HHS |
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SB547 SD1
University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Chairperson; Designee; Majority Vote
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS.
Requires the University of Hawaii's Board of Regents to approve by majority vote any designee selected to serve or participate for the chairperson as a voting or nonvoting member of any legislatively established board, commission, working group, or task force. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HET, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
KANUHA |
HET, JHA |
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SB548
Short Form; Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii
RELATING TO THE RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HRE. |
KANUHA |
HRE |
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SB549
Short Form; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HRE. |
KANUHA |
HRE |
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SB550
Short Form; University of Hawaii Athletics
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ATHLETICS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HRE. |
KANUHA |
HRE |
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SB551 SD3
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing Development; Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Clarifies that certain housing projects developed by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation on lands that are not within a Special Flood Hazard Area as identified on the current Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Maps shall be exempt from all statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules relating to planning, zoning, and other certain standards, provided that certain conditions are met. Effective 03/22/2075. (SD3) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HSG/WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
KANUHA |
HSG/WAL, JHA |
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SB552
Short Form; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HOU. |
KANUHA |
HOU |
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SB553
Short Form; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HOU. |
KANUHA |
HOU |
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SB554
Short Form; Courts
RELATING TO COURTS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB555
Short Form; Criminal Procedure
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB556
Short Form; Elections
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB557
Short Form; Ethics
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB558
Short Form; Firearms
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB559
Short Form; Penal Code
RELATING TO PENAL CODE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB560 SD2
DLIR; Workforce Development Council; Workforce Development Division
RELATING TO LABOR.
Transfers the Workforce Development Division from being directly part of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to the Workforce Development Council, an entity that is administratively attached to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Takes effect of 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 2) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
LBT, WAM |
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SB561
Short Form; Public Employment
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to LBT. |
KANUHA |
LBT |
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SB562
Short Form; Technology
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to LBT. |
KANUHA |
LBT |
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SB563
Short Form; Counties
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to PSM. |
KANUHA |
PSM |
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SB564
Short Form; Military Affairs
RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to PSM. |
KANUHA |
PSM |
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SB565
Short Form; Public Safety
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/30/2023- The committee(s) on PSM deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-01-23 3:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference. |
KANUHA |
PSM |
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SB566
Short Form; Culture and the Arts
RELATING TO CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to TCA. |
KANUHA |
TCA |
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SB567
Short Form; Transportation
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to TCA. |
KANUHA |
TCA |
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SB568
Short Form; Transportation
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to TCA. |
KANUHA |
TCA |
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SB569
Short Form; Land
RELATING TO LAND.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WTL. |
KANUHA |
WTL |
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SB570
Short Form; Small Boat Harbors
RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WTL. |
KANUHA |
WTL |
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SB571
Short Form; Water
RELATING TO WATER.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WTL. |
KANUHA |
WTL |
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SB572 SD2 HD2 CD1
HDOA; Agriculture; Pests; Biosecurity Emergency
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Authorizes and specifies conditions under which the Department of Agriculture may declare a biosecurity emergency, during which the Department and Governor may take certain actions to prevent the establishment or spread of pests and prohibited or restricted organisms. Broadens the objectives and general actions of the Biosecurity Program. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KANUHA |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
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SB573 SD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Board of Directors; Membership; UH4
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Removes the representative from the University of Hawaii from the board of directors of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Prohibits the University of Hawaii representative from serving on the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation's board of directors as an at-large member. (SD1) |
(S)
2/28/2023- The committee on EET deferred the measure. |
KANUHA |
EET |
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SB574
Short Form; Economic Development
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB575
Short Form; Education
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB576 SD3 HD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; Government; Comptroller; Travel Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Requires reports of official out-of-state and intrastate travel by state employees, officers, or other representatives of state departments or agencies, including the judiciary and University of Hawaii, to be made available for public review on the Comptroller's website. Creates an exception for sensitive personal information. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
KANUHA |
LGO, FIN |
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SB577
Short Form; Government
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB578 SD3 HD1
ATG; ERS; Retirees; Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Benefits; Investigators; Counties; Report
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of retirement benefits if the retirant is employed as an investigator in a position identified by the Department of the Attorney General as a labor shortage or difficult to fill position, subject to certain conditions. Requires the Director of Human Resources of the appropriate state jurisdiction or the human resources management chief executive of each county to include in their annual reports to the Legislature, details on the employment of retirants as investigators. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
KANUHA |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
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SB579
Short Form; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB580 SD1
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; DBEDT; DLNR; Transfer
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Transfers the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
EET/WTL, WAM |
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SB581
Short Form; Technology
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB582 SD2 HD1 CD1
Wildfires; Reports; Emergency Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO STATE BUDGET.
Appropriates funds to support the State's response to the August 2023 wildfires that affected the County of Maui. Makes an appropriation to the One Ohana Bank Trust Account to compensate victims of the 2023 Maui wildfires. Temporarily lifts various restrictions on the use of funds for Maui wildfire response. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2023-2024. Requires reports to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Act 010, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1110). |
KANUHA |
FIN |
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SB583
Short Form; Tourism
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB584
Condominiums; Proxy Voting; Association Meetings; Condominium Boards
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM PROXY VOTING.
Removes from the standard condominium proxy form the option of giving a proxy vote to the board of directors of a condominium association as a whole. Removes the authority of a board to use association funds to solicit proxies as part of the distribution of proxies. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to CPN. |
MORIWAKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
HB377 |
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SB585
Condominiums; Association; Expenditures; Approval
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Prohibits a condominium board from expending association funds in an amount of $10,000 or greater without first obtaining approval from the association. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to CPN. |
MORIWAKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
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SB586 SD2 HD1
Mufflers; Exhaust System; Motorcycle; Moped; Motor Vehicle; Certificate of Inspection; Motor Vehicle Repair; Penalties
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Conditions the issuance of a certificate of inspection upon a vehicle not being equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Requires rules regarding safety check inspections to ensure that a motorcycle, moped, or motor vehicle is not equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Suspends, revokes, or refuses renewal of a permit for an official inspection station upon a third or subsequent wilful violation of any rule regarding inspecting a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Increases the maximum fine for violating noisy muffler and exhaust system laws. Includes repairing or installing a noisy muffler or exhaust system as a prohibited practice for motor vehicle repair laws. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Wakai |
JHA |
HB468 |
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SB587 SD2 HD1
Noisy Exhaust Pipes and Mufflers; Fine Increase; Probable Cause; Police Officer
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Increases the fines for violating provisions relating to the installation of noisy exhaust pipes and mufflers. Authorizes police officers to conduct examinations and inspections if the officer has probable cause to believe that a vehicle's excessively noisy muffler is evidence of a violation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
JHA |
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SB591 SD1
Illegal Gambling Businesses; Prohibited
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
Establishes the operation of an illegal gambling business as a class C felony. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Kidani |
JHA |
HB375 |
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SB593
Condominium Associations; Condominium Upkeep; Ordinances; County Codes; Conformance
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires associations to maintain and operate the property to ensure conformance with all laws, ordinances, and rules. |
(S)
2/28/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, Kidani |
CPN |
HB376 |
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SB594
Condominiums; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Binding Arbitration; Mediation; Sunset; Repeal
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Repeals the sunset date of Act 196, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, that allowed for voluntary binding arbitration for condominium related disputes and amended the conditions for mediation. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to CPN. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
CPN |
HB381 |
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SB597 SD1
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plans; Income Tax Exclusion
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Excludes income received from deferred compensation retirement plans from the state income tax for taxpayers who meet certain income requirements. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
ECD, FIN |
HB825 |
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SB601 SD1
SPRB; Hawaii Pacific Health ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Pacific Health. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
HB660 |
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SB606 SD2
Deaf and Blind Task Force; General Excise Tax; Hearing Aids; Exemption
RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
Exempts from the general excise tax, gross receipts received by a hospital, infirmary, medical clinic, health care facility, pharmacy, or a practitioner licensed to administer drugs to an individual, from the sale of hearing aids. Effective 12/31/2050. Sunsets 1/1/2026. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT/ECD, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT/ECD, FIN |
HB935 |
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SB608 SD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Prescription Drug Label Information; Accessibility; Pharmacies; Board of Pharmacy; Administrative Rules
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Requires pharmacies to provide accessible prescription drug label information to individuals who have difficulty seeing or reading standard printed prescription drug container labels and inform the public that prescription drug label information is available in alternate accessible formats for individuals who have difficulty seeing or reading prescription drug container labels. Requires the Board of Pharmacy to adopt certain rules by December 31, 2023. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 17 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, RHOADS |
HLT, CPC |
HB218 |
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SB609 SD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Kupuna Caucus; Health Insurance Coverage; Hearing Aids
RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
Requires health insurance policies and contracts issued on or after 01/01/2024 to provide coverage for the cost of hearing aids at a minimum of an unspecified amount per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every thirty-six months. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, RHOADS |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB818 |
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SB610
Deaf and Blind Task Force; American Sign Language; Recognition
RELATING TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE.
Recognizes American Sign Language as a fully developed, autonomous, natural language with its own grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and cultural heritage. |
(H)
3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, RHOADS |
CAI, JHA, CPC |
HB834 |
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SB612 SD1 HD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Emotional Support Animal; Disclaimer; Service Animal; Penalties
RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.
Requires that a written disclaimer be provided by sellers or providers of emotional support animals or certificates or identification tags for emotional support animals that the animal is not a service animal or the item does not qualify as an item for a service animal and that knowingly misrepresenting an emotional support animal may be a violation. Establishes penalties. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB871 |
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SB613
State Legislature; Legislative Access; Remote Legislative Committee Hearings; Remote Testimony; Deaf and Blind Task Force
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE ACCESS THROUGH REMOTE TESTIMONY.
Requires each house of the Legislature to establish by its rules, procedures that enable the Legislature to use remote testimony at legislative committee hearings, enable the public to present oral testimony at legislative committee hearings through remote testimony, and accommodate persons with disabilities though remote testimony. Defines "remote testimony". |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB1222 |
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SB614 SD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Department of Human Services; Neighbor Islands Blind and Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program; Division of Vocational Rehabilitation; Ho‘opono Services for the Blind Branch; Working Group; Implementation Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE NEIGHBOR ISLANDS BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED SERVICE PILOT PROGRAM.
Require the Department of Human Services to: establish a Neighbor Islands Blind and Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program that supplements existing statewide services by providing training and other services to neighbor island residents who are blind or visually impaired; establish a Neighbor Islands Blind and Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program Working group and submit a pilot program implementation plan to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2024; and submit a report on the Neighbor Islands Blind and Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program to the legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2027. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, RHOADS |
HHS, WAM |
HB870 |
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SB618 SD1
DAGS; State Permit Pilot Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A STATE PERMITTING OFFICE.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to establish a five-year State Permit Pilot Program to process building and infrastructure permits for the construction of state-owned buildings, state roads and highways, and other construction on state lands in the wildfire disaster declaration area. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
FEVELLA |
GVO, WAM |
HB1206 |
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SB627 HD2
Elections; Campaign Finance; Use of Campaign Funds; Child Care; Vital Household Dependent Care
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Allows an election candidate, treasurer, or candidate committee to use campaign funds for the candidate's child care and vital household dependent care costs under certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara |
JHA, FIN |
HB555 |
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SB629 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Contracts; Marketing; Hawaii Convention Center; Authority; Powers
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Requires contracts entered into by the Hawaii Tourism Authority for management of the Hawaii Convention Center facility to include marketing for all uses of the facility. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Kidani |
TOU, FIN |
HB229 |
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SB631
Constitutional Amendment; University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Candidate Advisory Council (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X, SECTION 6, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO MODIFY THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Proposes an amendment to article X, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution to modify the appointment process for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii. Repeals the requirement that the governor shall only appoint from pools of candidates presented by the Candidate Advisory Council for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii. |
(S)
2/10/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KIM, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Wakai |
HRE, JDC/WAM |
HB231 |
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SB635
Constitutional Amendment; Green Amendment; Environmental Protection (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO CLEAN WATER AND AIR, A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE, HEALTHY NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS, AND BEACHES.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches, shall be protected and shall not be infringed. |
(S)
2/8/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
HB444 |
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SB636 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Visitor Green Fee Program; Hawaii Environmental Legacy Commission; Special Fund
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish a Visitor Green Fee Program to collect fees from nonresidents via a license to use state natural and cultural resources, to be used for the protection, restoration, and care of Hawaii's natural, cultural, and outdoor recreational resources and build the resilience of these resources against the impacts of climate change and local threats. Establishes the Hawaii environmental legacy commission to rank project applications and make recommendations to the Board of Land and Natural Resources concerning the allocation of Visitor Green Fee Program Funds. Establishes the Hawaii Environmental Legacy Special Fund. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, RHOADS, Fukunaga, Kidani, Moriwaki |
EET/AEN, WAM |
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SB637 SD1 HD2 CD1
Commercial Hemp Processing; Structures and Buildings; Registration Applications
RELATING TO HEMP.
Requires persons applying to register as hemp processors to include with their application form documentation that the processing does not include heat or volatile compounds or gases under pressure, such as cold-water extraction and is exempt from certain building permit and building code requirements, or documentation that the planned hemp processing operation is in a food hub or agricultural park. (CD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GABBARD |
AGR, CPC |
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SB640 SD1
Hawaii Agricultural Investment Program; Department of Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Investment Program to support local agricultural producers. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
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SB646 SD1 HD1
Ornamental Ginger; Pathogens; Research and Prevention; UH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ORNAMENTAL GINGER.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for statewide research into ornamental ginger pathogens, prevention of the spread of ornamental ginger pathogens, production and distribution of pathogen-free ornamental ginger plants, and outreach to ornamental ginger producers. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/29/2023- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran |
AGR, FIN |
HB306 |
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SB647 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Park Leases; Extension
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PARK LEASES.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to extend the lease of any lessee who holds a lease with a remaining term of fifteen years or less; provided that the land covered by the lease is twenty-five acres or less and located in a county with a population of less than five hundred thousand persons. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
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SB648 SD1
Aquaculture Disease Diagnostic Laboratory; Aquaculture Veterinarian; Department of Agriculture; Division of Animal Industry; Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish and administer an aquaculture disease diagnostic laboratory. Appropriates funds for the laboratory. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions within the Department of Agriculture. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
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SB650 SD1
Feasibility Study; Aquaculture Park; Department of Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study to identify potential sites in the State for an aquaculture park that promotes commercial aquaculture expansion. Requires a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB652 SD1 HD1
Invasive Species; Control and Mitigation; Two-lined Spittlebug; Feral Chickens and Pigs; Pilot Program; Department of Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to mitigate and control infestations of the two-lined spittlebug, undertake recovery efforts for lands damaged by the two-lined spittlebug, and establish a five-year pilot program to mitigate and control the significant increase in the population of feral chickens and pigs throughout the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Inouye, Keith-Agaran |
AGR, FIN |
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SB655 SD1 HD2 CD1
Hemp Producers; Commercial Hemp Production; Cultivation
RELATING TO HEMP.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to align state hemp production administrative rules with federal exemptions for fiber, fuel, and seed grain hemp crops. (CD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Ihara |
AGR, JHA |
HB1421 |
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SB657
Climate Equity; Social Vulnerability to Climate Change; Database; Data Portal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE EQUITY.
Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2023-2024 for the development of a database and data portal from data sources detailed in the May 2022 report on social vulnerability to climate change in Hawaii to the Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaptation commission and the accompanying guide. Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the maintenance and updating of the data portal. |
(S)
2/8/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB441 |
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SB660 SD2 HD1
HDOA; Healthy Soils Program; Carbon Sequestration; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Healthy Soils Program within the Department of Agriculture. Appropriates funds. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
GABBARD |
AGR, FIN |
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SB662 SD1
Capital Improvement Project; Honalo Marshalling Yard; Department of Agriculture; Ulu Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HONALO MARSHALLING YARD.
Appropriates funds for a capital improvement project for the Honalo Marshalling Yard. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
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SB663
Agriculture; Education; Coordinator; Position; University of Hawaii at Manoa; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds for the establishment of an agriculture education coordinator position within the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
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SB667 SD2 HD1
Nonprofit Organizations; GET; Fundraising; Exemption; Unrelated Trade or Business Activities
RELATING TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Clarifies the application of the general excise tax law with regard to gross income derived from unrelated trade or business activities of nonprofit organizations. Effective 6/30/3000. Sunsets 12/31/2028. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, DECOITE, MCKELVEY |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
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SB668 SD2 HD1
Physical Therapy Compact; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Rules; Criminal History Record Checks; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PHYSICAL THERAPY COMPACT.
Adopts the physical therapy compact effective 7/1/3025. Requires the department of commerce and consumer affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the compact. Requires applicants for physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensure to submit a full set of electronic fingerprints for criminal history record checks and authorizes the department of commerce and consumer affairs to conduct these criminal history record checks. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Re-referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 25 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz, Ihara, McKelvey, Wakai |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB669 SD2
Adult-Use Cannabis; Hawaii Cannabis Regulatory Authority; Medical Cannabis; Taxation
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Establishes regulations for the cultivation, manufacture, sale, and personal use of small amounts of cannabis. Decriminalizes and regulates small amounts of cannabis for personal use. Establishes taxes for cannabis sales. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN |
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SB672 SD1
Hawaii ABLE Savings Program; Individuals with a Disability and Families; Incentive Payments; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Repeal language that gives the Director of Finance discretion to use moneys in the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund if the Director elects to accept deposits from contributors instead of sending deposits directly to the ABLE Program Manager. Authorize the Director of Finance to expend moneys in the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund to provide incentive payments to Hawaii public school ABLE account owners . Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent position to provide statewide outreach, advocacy, and relationship management for the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, MCKELVEY |
HHS, WAM |
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SB673 SD1 HD1
Medical Cannabis; Terminally Ill Qualifying Patients; Working Group; Health Care Facilities
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Establishes a terminally ill qualifying patient medical cannabis use working group to study the feasibility of the medical use of cannabis by terminally ill qualifying patients in health care facilities. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Lamosao voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Ihara |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB957 |
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SB677 SD1
Clinical Psychologists; Prescriptive Authority Privilege; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Authorizes and establishes procedures and criteria for prescriptive authority for clinical psychologists who meet specific education, training, and registration requirements. Requires the Board of Psychology to accept applications for prescriptive authority privilege beginning 7/1/2025. Requires the Board of Psychology to report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2024. Appropriates funds to the Board of Psychology to implement prescriptive authority privilege for certain clinical psychologists. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Kidani |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB681
CIP; 24th Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-FOURTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 24th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
WAM |
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SB682 SD1 HD2
Animal Fur Products; Trade; Prohibition; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO ANIMAL FUR PRODUCTS.
Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, display for sale, trade, or distribution of certain animal fur products in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
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SB687 SD1
Liquor; Malt Beverages; Wine; Small Craft Producer Pub; License; Limits
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Increases the amount of malt beverages, wine, and alcohol that a small craft producer pub licensee may produce during the license year. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz |
JHA, CPC, FIN |
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SB688
Elections; Ballots; Ballot Questions; Recount
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Specifies that a recount of all ballots cast for any election shall occur if the official tabulation of all of the returns for that office or ballot question reveals that there is a difference equal to or less than one hundred votes, one-quarter of one per cent of the total number of ballots cast for the contest, or the margin of error for the tabulation method utilized, whichever is greater. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC |
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SB690 SD2
Fluorescent Lamps; Mercury-Containing Lighting; Sales; Compact Fluorescent Lamps; Linear Fluorescent Lamps; Prohibition
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Prohibits the sale of certain fluorescent lamps as a new manufactured product, with certain exemptions. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 17 |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO |
EEP, CPC |
HB192 |
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SB692 SD1
Department of Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support wide-ranging initiatives for student success. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI |
EDU, WAM |
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SB693 SD1 HD2
Auditor; Impact Study; Insurance Coverage; Pharmacists; Reimbursement; Report; Appropriation
RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
Requires the auditor to conduct an assessment on the social and financial impacts of mandating health insurance coverage for care provided by a participating registered pharmacist practicing within the scope of the pharmacist's license. Requires a report to the legislature before the 2024 regular session. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
LEE |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB699 SD2 HD1
State Capitol Tours; Governor; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE CAPITOL TOURS.
Establishes a state capitol tours program within the office of the governor. Establishes two full-time equivalent positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
KIM, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, Keohokalole, San Buenaventura |
LMG, FIN |
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SB701
CIP; 15th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIFTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 15th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WAM. |
WAKAI |
WAM |
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SB703
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Small Business Innovation Research Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for the Small Business Innovation Research Program. |
(S)
2/6/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
EET, WAM |
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SB706 SD1
Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program; Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program Special Fund; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
Creates the Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program to be administered by the Business Development and Support Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in coordination with the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Establishes the Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program Special Fund. Makes an appropriation. Effective January 6, 2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/6/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI |
EET, WAM |
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SB708 SD1
Fireworks; Possession; Use; Fireworks Possession Special Fund; County Police Departments; Climate Change Mitigation
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Sets fines for possession and use of fireworks. Establishes the Fireworks Possession Special Fund and allocates proceeds of the fund to county police departments and for climate change mitigation. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/6/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
WAKAI, CHANG |
PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB709 SD1
Income Tax Credit; Wind Resistance Retrofit; Hurricane Preparedness; Insurance; DCCA; DOTAX ($)
RELATING TO AN INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for expenses paid to retrofit a residence with wind resistive devices. Appropriates funds to the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs for the establishment, implementation, and administration of the wind resistance retrofit tax credit program. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals 1/1/2029. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran |
CPN, WAM |
HB753 |
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SB710 SD2 HD1
UH; Windward Community College; Education; Incarcerated Women; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INCARCERATED WOMEN.
Appropriates moneys for an education and reentry program for incarcerated women. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
WAKAI, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara |
CMV, FIN |
HB1129 |
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SB711 SD2 HD1
Hawaii Friends of Restorative Justice; Corrections; Inmates; Programming; Gender Parity; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GENDER PARITY IN PROGRAMS FOR INCARCERATED WOMEN.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Friends of Restorative Justice as a grant to conduct a study of all programming offered to persons incarcerated at correctional facilities and convene a group of incarcerated women for the purpose of identifying gaps in programming offered to female inmates. Requires that the study be submitted to the Legislature by 6/30/2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/29/2023- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, Inouye, Keith-Agaran |
CMV, FIN |
HB1131 |
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SB715
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Designates the month of September as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month to promote public awareness of the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
WAKAI, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, MCKELVEY |
HLT, JHA |
HB899 |
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SB717 SD1 HD1
Alcohol; Beer; Liquor Tax Law; Liquor Law; Brewpubs
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
Expands the definition of "beer" under the liquor tax laws and liquor laws to mean any alcoholic beverage containing no less than 0.5 per cent alcohol by volume obtained by fermentation of any infusion or decoction of malt or any substitute, including alcohol seltzer beverages and excluding sake, cooler beverages, and other distilled products. Authorizes brewpubs to sell beer they manufacture, or beer manufactured on their premises, subject to certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Wakai |
CPC |
HB374 |
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SB720 SD1
Government Records; Disclosure; Exemption; Reports
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT RECORDS.
Adds an exception to mandatory disclosure of government records for deliberative and pre-decisional government inter-agency or intra-agency records concerning an agency decision about a government action. From July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027, requires agencies to report their use of the exception to the Office of Information Practices. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz |
GVO, JDC |
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SB722 SD2 HD1
Workforce Safety and Health Special Fund; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH.
Establishes the workforce safety and health special fund. Directs certain fees and penalties to be deposited into the special fund. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
LGO, FIN |
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SB724 SD2 HD1
DHRD; Technology Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds for the enhancement of technology resources for the Department of Human Resources Development and for positions in the Department. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB725 SD2 HD2
DHRD; Teleworking; Telework Monitoring System; Pilot; Annual Report; Manager Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TELEWORKING.
Requires and appropriates moneys for the department of human resources development to submit an annual report to the legislature on the telework policies of the executive branch. Establishes requirements for a pilot telework monitoring system to assess the productivity of telework employees. Appropriates funds for the annual report, pilot telework monitoring system, positions to manage the pilot telework monitoring system, and manager training. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Ihara |
LGO, FIN |
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SB727
Certified Public Accountants; Board of Public Accountancy
RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE.
Establishes procedures and eligibility criteria for a privilege to practice public accountancy in this State for public accountants and certified public accountants licensed in another state with comparable education, examination, and experience requirements. Subjects all holders of a practice privilege to the regulatory and enforcement jurisdiction of the board of public accountancy. Sunsets on 6/30/2025. |
(S)
2/28/2023- The recommendation was not adopted. |
MORIWAKI |
CPN |
HB797 |
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SB730 SD2 HD1
Fishponds; Restocking; Restoration; DLNR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FISHPONDS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to restore and restock fishponds by providing fingerlings and limu and establishing one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) aquaculture coordinator biologist VI position. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
INOUYE, AQUINO, AWA, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani |
WAL, FIN |
HB765 |
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SB733 SD1 HD1
OHA; Native Hawaiian Cultural Centers; Feasibility Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN CULTURE.
Requires the office of Hawaiian affairs to conduct a feasibility study on establishing Native Hawaiian cultural centers within the State. Requires the Office to submit a report of its study findings and recommendations to the legislature. Appropriates funds for the study. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/21/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, AWA, DECOITE, SHIMABUKURO, Inouye |
CAI, JHA, FIN |
HB1434 |
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SB734 SD1
Burial Sites; Coastal Erosion; State Historic Preservation Division; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Establishes an inter-division program between the State Historic Preservation Division, Land Division, Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands, Island Burial Councils, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs that addresses the location, movement, and restoration of Hawaiian burial sites or ‘iwi, exposed or likely to be exposed to coastal erosion. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to JHA/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
INOUYE, AQUINO, AWA, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani |
JHA/WAL, FIN |
HB764 |
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SB735 SD1 HD2
Water Rights; Commercial Kalo Farming; Native Hawaiian Practices; Exemptions
RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF WATER RIGHTS.
Exempts the instream use of water for commercial kalo cultivation conducted in a manner consistent with traditional and customary Native Hawaiian practices and on traditional kalo lands from the existing process for the disposition of water rights. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
INOUYE, AQUINO, AWA, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, Kidani |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB621 |
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SB736 SD1
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Residential Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Allows the Hawaii Community Development Authority to approve the residential development on the parcels owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in Kakaako. Raises the building height limit and increases the maximum floor area ratio for residential development on the parcels. Exempts the residential developments on the parcels from the requirement to dedicate public facilities of land or facilities, or cash payments in lieu thereof, as a condition of development; the prohibition on sale or assignment of fee simple interest in land in the Kakaako Community Development District; and the prohibition on residential development in the Kakaako Makai area. Appropriates funds for repairs of certain structures located on the parcels and for compensation relating to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' pro rata portion of income and proceeds from the public land trust. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/1/2023- The committee on WAM/JDC has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 03-03-23 10:00AM; CR 211 & Videoconference. |
KIDANI, AQUINO, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Keohokalole |
WTL/HWN, WAM/JDC |
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SB738 SD2 HD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Lease Awards; Successorship Claims
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to administer a lease award program for beneficiaries on the homestead lease waiting list who are at least sixty years old or terminally ill, under certain conditions. Authorizes qualified successors of certain beneficiaries on the waiting list who died before receiving a lease to file a claim for a lease award within a certain time. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to adopt rules by a certain date. Effective 3/22/2075. (HD1) |
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3/21/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, AWA, FEVELLA, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
JHA, FIN |
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SB740 SD1
Native Hawaiian Caucus; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Beneficiary List; Database; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES.
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to complete an assessment and report on the feasibility of digitizing its applicant, beneficiary, and lessee records and creating an interactive digital database software program. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to submit a report to the Legislature by 7/1/2024. Appropriates moneys. (SD1) |
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2/9/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, INOUYE, KANUHA, LEE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Fevella, Kidani |
HWN, WAM |
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SB741 SD2
Native Hawaiian Caucus; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Lessees; Waiting List
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Excludes from any waiting list maintained by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands any lessee or successor who sells or transfers their lease on a tract of Hawaiian home lands for personal gain. Establishes that the Hawaiian Homes Commission shall have a right of first refusal for the sale or transfer of a lessee's interest in the lease when the sale or transfer is for personal gain. Takes effect 3/22/2075. (SD2) |
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3/14/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS, Kidani, McKelvey |
JHA, FIN |
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SB742 SD1
University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Educational Support Associate; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes an Educational Support Associate position within the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources' Kona Cooperative Extension. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Elefante, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
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SB744 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Invasive Species Council; Administrative Rules; Coffee Leaf Rust
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Requires the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to classify the fungal pathogen that causes coffee leaf rust as an invasive species in its administrative rules and to direct available funding for mitigation efforts, research, and prevention or control actions for coffee leaf rust. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Awa, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
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SB745 SD1 HD2
Roasted Coffee; False Labeling; Fines; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Extends the offense of false labeling of Hawai‘i-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes a mandatory $10,000 fine for each separate offense of false labeling of Hawai‘i-grown coffee. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) enforcement position. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/24/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
KANUHA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Awa, Elefante, Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
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SB748
Non-Chemical Sunscreen Dispensers; Department of Land and Natural Resources; State Beaches; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Appropriates funds for the construction and operation of non-chemical sunscreen dispensers on all state beaches to alleviate the damaging effects of chemical-based sunscreen on reef ecosystems. Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract with private parties to assist with the maintenance and management of sunscreen dispensers at all state beaches. |
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2/10/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
AEN, WAM |
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SB749 SD1
Department of Education; University of Hawaii; Legislative Reference Bureau; Public Access Room; Educational Outreach and Engagement Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ADVANCING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Requires the Public Access Room to establish and maintain an outreach and engagement program for primary, secondary, post-secondary, and community education and appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to assist in effectuating this requirement. Requires the Department of Education and University of Hawaii to assign appropriate staff to coordinate with the Public Access Room with respect to the outreach and engagement program. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
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2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, IHARA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Moriwaki, Wakai |
GVO, WAM |
HB1192 |
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SB752 SD1 HD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; Comptroller; State Office Buildings; Telecommunications; Accessibility; Legislative Hearings; Report
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATION.
Requires the comptroller to identify state office buildings that can provide equitable telecommunication access to allow certain residents, including residents with disabilities, to participate remotely in legislative hearings. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/22/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB753 SD2 HD1
Ally's Law; The Restroom Access Act; Retail Establishments; Customer Access to Employee Toilet Facilities; Eligible Medical Condition
RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY.
Requires retail establishments with an employee toilet facility to allow a customer suffering from an eligible medical condition to use that restroom during normal business hours under certain conditions. Establishes fines. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KANUHA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, Moriwaki |
JHA, CPC |
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SB755 SD2 HD1
Disabled Individuals; Developmental Disabilities; Intellectual Disabilities; Health Disparities; Health Equity; State Council on Developmental Disabilities; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DISABILITY HEALTH DISPARITY.
Requires the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to submit a report to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025 focused on the health disparities experienced by persons in the State with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
HLT, FIN |
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SB756 SD1
Economic Development; Access to Local Food Act; Cottage Food Operations; Department of Health; Permit; Rules
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Access to Local Food Act to allow cottage food operations to sell cottage food products, under certain conditions, upon receiving a permit from the Department of Health. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/15/2023- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Fukunaga, Kidani, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
HB520 |
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SB760 SD1
Board of Psychology; Psychologists; Prescriptive Authority; Prescribing Psychologists; Report
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Requires the Board of Psychology to grant prescriptive authority to qualified psychologist applicants statewide. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Moriwaki |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB762 SD1
Water Catchment Systems; Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group; Report; Department of Health
RELATING TO WATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS.
Establishes a Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group within the Department of Health to assess the feasibility of allowing business owners in the State to utilize filtered water collected by water catchment systems for business activities. Requires the Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025 and dissolve on June 30, 2025. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
HHS, WAM |
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SB763 SD2 HD2
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Affordable Housing; State Fees; County Fees; Qualified Residents
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Temporarily exempts affordable housing projects under certain circumstances from specific state and county fees and exactions related to discretionary approval or ministerial permitting, except fees and costs payable to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and the rates and fees of the various boards of water supply. Repeals 6/30/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Hussey-Burdick voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
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SB766 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; State Historic Preservation Division; Affordable Housing; Third Party Consultants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Beginning 7/1/2025, requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Division to contract its review of proposed state projects, and projects affecting historic properties to third party consultants if the projects involve the development of affordable housing and the division, after an initial evaluation, determines it will not be able to complete its review within sixty days. Establishes requirements for qualified third parties providing review services. Requires the project proponent to pay for the reasonable fee requirements of the third party consultant. Allows the project proponent to contract or sponsor with any county, housing authority, non-profit organization, or person, to meet the third party fee requirement. Requires the Department to publish a draft of its proposed rules within one year and within one year thereafter, present its proposed final rules to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. (SD1) |
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2/3/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Wakai |
HWN/WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB767
Public Records; Vital Statistics; Requests; Suspension Prohibited
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
Prohibits the Governor or a Mayor from suspending requests for public records or vital statistics during a declared state of emergency. Allows for a reasonable delay in an agency's response to a request as a result of extenuating circumstances. |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Awa, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WAL, JHA |
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SB770 SD1
Grant-in-Aid; County of Hawaii; Beach Restoration; Kahaluu Beach Park; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEACH PARK RESTORATION.
Appropriates funds for a grant-in-aid to the County of Hawaii to hire an engineering firm to study, plan, assist, and conduct preliminary design and concept work for a two-phase project to restore the Kahaluu Beach Park in the County of Hawaii. Conditions the appropriation on the County of Hawaii contribution of matching funds. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Keith-Agaran |
WTL, WAM |
HB169 |
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SB772 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Marine Life Conservation Districts; Program; Carrying Capacity; Administrative Rules; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and conduct the Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Keith-Agaran |
WTL, WAM |
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SB773
Landowners; Runoff; Agricultural Enterprises; Department of Health
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
Requires a landowner in possession of 10,000 or more acres to be liable for damages and fines arising from runoff originating on the land and entering into state waters or onto state lands. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules as necessary for the purposes of this provision. |
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2/27/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Elefante, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AEN/JDC |
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SB775 SD1 HD2
Hunting Guides; Private Land; Annual Reports; DLNR; Written Permission
RELATING TO HUNTING GUIDES.
Requires hunting guides who take their clients to hunt on private lands to first obtain written permission from the owner, occupier, holder, or duly appointed agent of the private land, where appropriate. Requires hunting guides to provide copies of the written permissions and other information as part of their annual reports to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Awa, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WAL, JHA |
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SB776
Board of Agriculture; Members; Molokai; Lanai
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
Amends the composition of the Board of Agriculture by requiring representation from the islands of Molokai and Lanai. |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MCKELVEY, Awa, Elefante, Kanuha, Kidani, Richards, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB777 SD2 HD1
Income Tax Credit; Cesspool Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023, provides a temporary income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a qualified cesspool to a wastewater system approved by the Director of Health, or connecting to a sewerage system. Sunsets 12/31/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
DECOITE, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
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SB781 SD2 HD2
Solar Distributed Energy Resource Systems; Online Building Permitting Tools; Work on Certain Structures; Professional Engineer, Architect, Surveyor, and Landscape Architects; Licensure Exemption
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement SolarAPP+ or a functionally equivalent online automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits to licensed contractors for solar distributed energy resource systems in real time by 1/1/2024. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in territories served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt self-certification for residential and commercial on-site solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible. Makes the professional engineers, architects, surveyors, and landscape architects licensure law inapplicable to work with respect to residential distributed energy resource systems. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
DECOITE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
HB195 |
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SB782 SD2 HD1
HDOA; Taro Farmers; Grants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TARO.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a grant program in the Department of Agriculture to provide grants to taro farmers in meeting the costs of cultivating taro for consumption. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
DECOITE, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Kidani, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
HB275 |
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SB784 SD1 HD2
Airlines; Subsidy; Pilot Program; Molokai Airport; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AIRLINES.
Requires the department of transportation to establish and implement a two-year airline subsidy pilot program at Molokai airport to assist airlines in offsetting the costs of operation. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 7/1/2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
DECOITE, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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SB786 SD1 HD2
Hiking Trails; Search and Rescue; Trespassing; Reimbursement; Signage
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter an area closed to the public or hiking on a trail closed to the public, and there is a sign giving notice of the closure. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
DECOITE, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB788
Air Pollution; Department of Health; Vegetative Burning; Green Waste; Permits; Residential Areas
RELATING TO VEGETATIVE BURNING.
Prohibits the Department of Health from issuing permits for commercial burning of green waste products in residential areas or within one thousand feet of a residential property. |
(S)
2/27/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
AEN/JDC |
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SB789
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Park; Farm Dwelling; Land Use; Inspections
RELATING TO FARM DWELLINGS.
Prohibits the construction of new farm dwellings on agricultural park lots beginning 1/1/2024. Prohibits residence within an unpermitted farm dwelling. Authorizes inspections. |
(H)
3/22/2023- The committee(s) on AGR/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DECOITE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, WAKAI, Elefante, Fukunaga, Kim |
AGR/WAL, JHA |
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SB791 SD1
Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AMBULANCES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to purchase one advanced life support ambulance to be based on the island of Molokai, and related equipment, and pay related personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
HHS, WAM |
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SB792 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Transportation Costs; Reimbursements; Incentives; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a local agriculture transportation cost reimbursement incentive program to be administered by the Department of Agriculture to reimburse eligible producers for a portion of the producer's costs to transport agricultural commodities. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, AWA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB793
Electronic Manufacturing Recycling; Amendments; Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Acts; Penalties; Definitions
RELATED TO RECYCLING.
Amends recycling goals under the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovering Act so that goals are based upon the manufacturer's overall market share in the State. Amends penalties and definitions. |
(S)
2/28/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran |
AEN, CPN/JDC |
HB595 |
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SB795 SD2 HD1 CD1
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Compliance; Cure
RELATING TO TAXES.
Requires productions to provide evidence of reasonable efforts to comply with all applicable requirements to qualify for the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit. Requires taxpayers be given notice of and an opportunity to cure requirements for the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit within thirty days of receiving the notice. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
DECOITE |
ECD, FIN |
HB1314 |
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SB797 SD1 HD2
Time Share Plans; Disclosure Statement; Primary Plan Documents; Supplementary Plan Documents; Material Liens; Title Defects; Encumbrances; Contracted Private Consultant
RELATING TO TIME SHARING PLANS.
Specifies that primary plan documents be listed in the public disclosure statement of a time share plan. Specifies when supplementary plan documents are to be considered primary plan documents subject to disclosure. Clarifies the manner in which the required disclosure of liens, title defects, or encumbrances on the titles of units may be made. Provides that a review of encumbrances by a contracted private consultant shall be waived upon the certification from the developer that the developer reviewed all encumbrances on title and determined that the time share interest is free and clear of blanket liens or that identifies all blanket liens. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
DECOITE |
TOU, CPC |
HB11 |
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SB800 SD1
Income Tax Credit; Employer-Provided Child Care; Employer-Sponsored Child Care
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes income tax credits for employers who offer employer-provided or employer-sponsored child care for their employees. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT/HHS, WAM |
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SB801 SD2 HD1
Qualified Internship Tax Credit; Work-based Learning; DOTAX; DLIR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO QUALIFIED INTERNSHIPS TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a qualified internship income tax credit for employers of qualified interns. Establishes an application and certification process for the tax credit, to be administered by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Requires reports to the Legislature from the Department of Taxation and Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
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SB805
Lobbying; Lobbyists; Ethics; Definitions
RELATING TO LOBBYING.
Amends the definitions of "administrative action" and "lobbying" in Chapter 97, HRS. |
(S)
2/16/2023- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be HELD. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Elefante, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
LEE |
JDC |
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SB807
Cannabis; Marijuana; Statutes; Criminal Laws; Offenses
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to replace the word "marijuana" and related terms with the term "cannabis" or related terms, as appropriate. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to JDC. |
LEE |
JDC |
HB734 |
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SB808
DOT; Rules; Evidence of Registration; Certificate of Inspection
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
Requires the Department of Transportation to amend its administrative rules to repeal any provisions requiring the furnishing of evidence of registration as a condition precedent to receiving a certificate of inspection. |
(S)
2/9/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
LEE |
TCA, JDC |
HB739 |
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SB809 SD2 HD1
Department of Transportation; Electric Mobility Rebate Program; Electric Mobility Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Repeals the electric bicycle and electric moped rebate program and electric bicycle and electric moped subaccount of the highway development special fund. Establishes the electric mobility rebate program and electric mobility special fund. Appropriates moneys. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
LEE |
TRN, FIN |
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SB812 SD1
Office of Community Services; Immigrant Services; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IMMIGRANT SERVICES.
Establishes and appropriates moneys for an immigrant services and access unit within the Office of Community Services. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara |
LBT, WAM |
HB439 |
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SB817 HD1
Enterprise Zones; Eligibility; Eligible Business Activities; Renewable Energy
RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.
Amends the definition of "eligible business activity" to include the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone and the development or production of renewable energy, under certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
EEP/AGR, ECD, FIN |
HB852 |
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SB818 SD1 HD2
Agribusiness Development Corporation; Department of Agriculture; Aquaculture Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Transfers the business, processing, distribution, and marketing functions of the Aquaculture Program from the Department of Agriculture to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates moneys. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Wakai |
AGR, WAL, FIN |
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SB822 SD2
Creative District; Tax Credit; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Counties
RELATING TO CREATIVE DISTRICTS.
Creates a process for the establishment of a creative district. Establishes a 5-year income tax credit for creative districts. Permits counties to enact incentives for creative districts. Requires the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to submit an annual report to the Legislature on creative districts. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to ECD/CAI, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Moriwaki |
ECD/CAI, FIN |
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SB823 SD2 HD1
Motor Vehicle Registration; Flatbed Trucks; Exemption
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
Provides an exemption for flatbed trucks from registration renewals and initial registrations of motor carrier vehicles when used as marine terminal equipment temporarily moving in or between certain terminals. Adds new terminal locales, times, and roadways to be covered under the exemption. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/30/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ, AWA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
TRN, CPC |
HB704 |
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SB824 SD2 HD1
DOT; Mooring Lines; Stevedoring Company; Harbors
RELATING TO MOORING LINES.
Requires the securing of mooring lines from vessels requiring tug assistance to be manned by an existing, operational stevedoring company that is operating within the State, except the securing of mooring lines from vessels for purposes of shipyard or boatyard operations necessary for vessel drydocking, hauling, launching, or shifting used in conjunction with other shipyard or boatyard operations. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/30/2023- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 04-04-23 2:00PM in conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Awa, Kidani |
TRN, CPC |
HB714 |
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SB826 SD1
School Facilities Authority; DOE; Fund Transfers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.
Transfers an unspecified sum of general funds previously appropriated to the School Facilities Authority of the Department of Education to the school facilities special fund. Appropriates moneys from the school facilities special fund in fiscal year 2023-2024. Establishes an appropriation ceiling for the school facilities special fund that is equivalent to the balance of moneys available in the special fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
DELA CRUZ |
EDN, FIN |
HB960 |
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SB828 SD2
Apostilles; Certifications; Fees; Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS.
Establishes a fee for the issuance of an apostille or certification. Establishes the Apostilles and Certifications Special Fund. Authorizes the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to expend moneys in the fund for operational expenses. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
DELA CRUZ |
LGO, FIN |
HB964 |
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SB829 SD1
Department of Budget and Finance; Broadband Funds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO BROADBAND.
Appropriates general fund moneys that are required to match federal moneys for broadband programs. Appropriates moneys received by the State from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the broadband equity, access, and deployment program. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
EET, WAM |
HB963 |
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SB831 HD2
Department of Agriculture; Statutory Powers; Property Ownership
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Authorizes the department of agriculture to acquire property for immediate or future use. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ |
WAL, AGR, FIN |
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SB832 SD2 HD1
DOE; School Facilities Authority; Powers; Land Transfer; City and County of Honolulu
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes the counties to transfer land to the School Facilities Authority. Exempts the School Facilities Authority from certain assessments and taxes. Authorizes state and county agencies to render services to the School Facilities Authority upon request. Authorizes the School Facilities Authority to engage in commercial enterprise activities for the purpose of revenue generation. Authorizes the School Facilities Authority to contract to manage leasing and management of housing projects. Establishes a deadline for the transfer of properties to the Department of Education from the City and County of Honolulu required by Act 206, SLH 2017, as amended by Act 272, SLH 2019. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2023- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
DELA CRUZ |
WAL, EDN, FIN |
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SB835
UH; General Fund Budget Appropriation
RELATING TO GENERAL FUND BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Repeals the requirement that the annual general fund budget appropriation for the University of Hawaii shall be 3 to 5 times the estimated regular tuition and related fee revenues for that year. |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
DELA CRUZ |
HET, FIN |
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SB836
Agribusiness Development Corporation; Powers; Condemnation
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Authorizes the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire property through condemnation. |
(S)
2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
DELA CRUZ |
AEN, JDC |
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SB837 SD1 HD1
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Property Acquisition and Disposition; Condemnation
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Authorizes the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to acquire and hold title to or contract to acquire by grant or purchase real, personal, or mixed property; to clear, improve, and rehabilitate and to sell, assign, exchange, transfer, convey, lease, dispose, or encumber the property; and acquire property by condemnation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ |
WAL/ECD, JHA, FIN |
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SB838 SD1
University of Hawaii; Community Colleges; Vice President; Board of Regents; Hawaii Community College Promise Program; Security Officers; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
Requires the University of Hawaii Vice President for Community Colleges to report directly to the Board of Regents. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Community Colleges for the continuation of the Hawaii Community College Promise Program and to establish thirty-one full-time equivalent Security Officer positions for the community colleges. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
DELA CRUZ |
HET, FIN |
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SB839 SD2 HD2
PUC; Renewable Energy; Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator Special Fund; Public Utilities Commission Special Fund; Carryover Balance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Establishes the Hawaii electricity reliability administrator special fund. Increases the carryover balance of the public utilities commission special fund to $3,000,000 and transfers a portion of that balance to the Hawaii electricity reliability administrator special fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the special fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia, Hussey-Burdick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB588 |
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SB842 SD1
Health Care; Immigrants; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE FOR IMMIGRANTS.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to purchase health care services for certain low-income, uninsured immigrants. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Ihara, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB844 SD2 HD1
Special Number Plates; Malama Puuloa; Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Malama Puuloa. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
AQUINO |
CAI, FIN |
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SB845 SD1
Acupuncture; Acupuncture Practitioners; Acupuncture Medicine Doctors; Licensure; Continuing Education; Board of Acupuncture; Physician Licensure; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Professional and Vocational Licensing Division; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ACUPUNCTURE.
Makes comprehensive updates to chapter 436E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, regarding acupuncture practitioners to reflect modernized scopes of practice, titles, and licensing and renewal requirements. Authorizes the Board of Acupuncture to establish an alternative pathway for physician licensure in acupuncture. Beginning with the renewal for the licensing biennium commencing 7/1/2025, requires licensees to obtain thirty hours of continuing education per licensing biennium. Appropriates funds to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to update the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division's internal database. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB849 SD2
Social Services; Monthly Needs Allowance; State Supplemental Payments
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
Amends the state supplemental payment ceiling for domiciliary care paid to recipients who are eligible for federal supplementary security income or public assistance, or both. Amends the monthly needs allowance for individuals residing in foster homes, care homes, domiciliary homes, and other long-term care facilities. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Ihara |
HUS, FIN |
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SB851
CIP Sixteenth Senatorial District; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the sixteenth senatorial district. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to WAM. |
ELEFANTE |
WAM |
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SB853 SD1
Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership; Executive Office on Aging; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP.
Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Aging for the Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, Ihara |
HLT/HUS, FIN |
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SB857 SD1
Right-to-Try Act; Terminally Ill Patients; Investigational Drugs; Biological Products
RELATING TO ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
Beginning on January 1, 2024, permits manufacturers of investigational drugs or biological products to make these drugs and products available to terminally ill patients under certain conditions. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC. |
CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Kidani |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
HB966 |
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SB858 SD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program; Qualified Allocation Plan
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to: prioritize the allocation of low-income housing tax credits to state-owned development projects; amend the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan to allow up to twenty per cent of the maximum one hundred twenty points on the application criteria point system to be allocated to projects offering to convey ownership of the completed project to the State or an organization obliged to use all financial surpluses generated by the project to construct more housing; not award additional points for developer fees that are under twelve per cent; and prioritize applicants who have demonstrated accelerated full repayment into the rental housing revolving fund of past rental housing revolving fund loans. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
HOU, WAM |
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SB859 SD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Rental Housing Revolving Fund Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Establishes priority for projects that are awarded funds from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund that are owned by the State or an organization obliged to reinvest financial surplus generated by a completed project into a newly constructed housing project. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to amend Hawaii Administrative Rules to award application criteria points to projects that fulfill certain criteria and prioritize applicants who have demonstrated accelerated full repayment of past State housing loans. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
HOU, WAM |
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SB861 SD2
Housing Savings Account System; LRB; Study; Contract; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.
Directs the Legislative Reference Bureau to propose and conduct a study of a housing savings account system. Authorizes the Legislative Reference Bureau to contract for services to develop the proposed system and program and conduct a study. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HSG/LMG, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
CHANG, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HSG/LMG, FIN |
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SB862
Counties; Building Codes; International Accreditation Service
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Requires that each county agency responsible for enforcing its respective building code be accredited by the International Accreditation Service. |
(S)
2/9/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
CHANG, AQUINO, Kidani |
PSM, JDC |
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SB863 SD1
Housing; Developers; Loans; Hawaii Residential Developers Loan Corporation; Hawaii Residential Developers Loan Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Hawaii Residential Developers Loan Corporation and the Hawaii Residential Developers Loan Special Fund for the purpose of enhancing credit and guaranteeing and insuring loans made by private financial institutions to developers of residential housing for Hawaii residents who will be owner occupants and who own no other real property. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Ihara, Kidani |
HOU/CPN, WAM |
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SB864 SD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; General Obligation Bonds; Affordable Housing; Issuance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and Hawaii Public Housing Authority's programs to develop housing exclusively for residents of the State who are owner- or renter-occupants and own no other real property. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Elefante, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
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SB866 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Housing and Finance Development Corporation; Rental Housing Projects; Affordable Housing; General Excise Tax Exemption; Prevailing Wages
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the counties to promote certain labor standards through zoning ordinances. Includes off-site construction of a public work project for purposes of the State's prevailing wage requirements. Allows certain affordable rental housing projects to receive a waiver of county property taxes and various county development fees. Requires that all orders from the governor to set aside public lands for the development of affordable housing projects contain a provision that the construction of the development be subject to the State's prevailing wage requirements. Amends the limit on the type of costs eligible for exemption from the general excise tax for development of affordable rental housing approved or certified by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- Re-referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 23 |
CHANG, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
HSG, FIN |
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SB867 SD1
Housing; Development; Counties; Inclusionary Zoning; Exemption; Report
RELATING TO INCLUSIONARY ZONING.
Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from imposing an inclusionary zoning requirement on housing offered exclusively for sale in perpetuity to buyers who are residents of the State, are owner-occupants, and do not own any other real property. Requires each county to submit a report on its inclusionary zoning requirements to the Legislature every year until the Regular Session of 2028. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to WAL, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
CHANG, AQUINO, Keith-Agaran, Keohokalole |
WAL, HSG, FIN |
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SB871 SD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Executive Director; Board of Directors
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to employ an Executive Director to be nominated by the Governor, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Transfers the duties and powers of the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to the Executive Director. Requires the Board to advise the Executive Director. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
CHANG, ELEFANTE, Kidani |
HOU/GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB874 SD1
School Impact Fees; Exemption; Housing
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Exempts certain housing developments from assessments of school impact fees. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HSG, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
CHANG, MCKELVEY |
HSG, EDN, FIN |
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SB875 SD1
Counties; Civil Fines; Real Property; Power of Sale
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Authorizes counties, after adoption of an ordinance, to sell private property after all notices, orders, and appeal proceedings are exhausted and to use those revenues to pay unpaid civil fines related to that property; provided that the county sells the property at not less than the market value of similarly situated properties and that all revenues received from the sale that exceed the amount of the unpaid civil fines are refunded to the property owner. (SD1) |
(H)
3/14/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHANG, MORIWAKI, Dela Cruz |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
HB498 |
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SB879 SD1 HD1
Unemployment Insurance Division; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS.
Appropriates funds for the retention of employees of the unemployment insurance division of the department of labor and industrial relations. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KANUHA, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO |
LGO, FIN |
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SB880
Mental Illness; Emergency Hospitalization; Criteria
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Amends the definition of "dangerous to self" as used in State law governing mental health, mental illness, drug addiction, and alcoholism. Defines the terms "gravely disabled" and "psychiatric deterioration". Broadens the term of "imminently dangerous to self and others" to persons who will likely be dangerous to self or to others within the next ninety days, rather than within the next forty-five days. Increases the maximum period of emergency hospitalization from forty-eight hours to seventy-two hours. |
(S)
3/2/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura |
JDC |
HB421 |
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SB881 SD1
Permanent Supportive Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; General Obligation Bonds; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the development and construction of permanent supportive housing for certain vulnerable individuals. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to consider any available federal low-income housing tax credits needed for construction of permanent supportive housing units. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Keohokalole |
HOU/HHS, WAM |
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SB884 SD1
Income Tax; Exemption; Leased Fee Interest Sale; Capital Gains
RELATING TO LEASEHOLD CONVERSION.
Excludes from taxation one hundred per cent of the gain realized by a fee simple owner from the sale of a leased fee interest in units within a condominium project, cooperative project, or planned unit development to the association of apartment owners or the residential cooperative housing corporation of the leasehold units. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022 and ending prior to 1/1/2030. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, Shimabukuro |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
HB1121 |
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SB885
Nonprofit Corporations; Condominiums; Planned Community Associations; Quorum; Exception
RELATING TO THE NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS ACT.
Makes the quorum and voting requirements of the Nonprofit Corporation Act inapplicable to planned community associations and condominiums. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to CPN. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
CPN |
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SB886
Condominium Association Meetings; Electronic Voting; Mail Voting; Machine Voting
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Specifies the procedure for condominium association meetings conducted in person and electronically. Clarifies the procedure for electronic, machine, or mail voting. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to CPN. |
MORIWAKI |
CPN |
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SB887
Condominiums; Elections; Cumulative Voting; Write-In Candidates
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Clarifies that, in condominium elections, cumulative voting rights apply to all candidates regardless of whether they are nominated. Clarifies that individual votes are used in cumulative voting. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to CPN. |
MORIWAKI |
CPN |
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SB888
Condominiums; Proxy; Voting; Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time; Statements of Qualification; Electronic Statements
RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
Clarifies that the deadline for proxy votes to be delivered to the Secretary for association meetings is 4:30 p.m. Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time. Clarifies that any owner seeking nomination to the Association Board and wanting to receive proxy votes can submit a statement of qualifications that shall not exceed one single-sided eight and one-half inches by eleven inches page. Provides flexibility for an owner seeking nomination to the Association Board to provide an Internet Statement of Qualification. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to CPN. |
MORIWAKI |
CPN |
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SB891 SD1
Menstrual Equity; Menstrual Products; Department of Accounting and General Services; Public Buildings; Restrooms; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide menstrual products at no cost in specified restrooms of public buildings maintained by that department. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Keith-Agaran |
GVO/HHS, WAM |
HB931 |
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SB896 SD1
Reproductive Health Care Services; Disclosures; Subpoenas; Agencies; Licensing Authorities; Disciplinary Action; Investigations; Proceedings
RELATING TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE.
Prohibits a covered entity from disclosing communication or information relating to reproductive health care services. Prohibits the issuance of a subpoena in connection with an out-of-state proceeding relating to reproductive health care services legally performed in the State. Prohibits agencies from providing information or expending resources in the furtherance of interstate investigations or proceedings relating to reproductive health care services. Prohibits the State from penalizing, prosecuting, or otherwise taking adverse action based on pregnancy outcomes or aiding or assisting a pregnant individual with accessing reproductive health care services. Requires the governor to deny any demand for surrender of a person charged with a crime involving reproductive health care services unless the conduct constitutes a crime in the State. Enumerates laws contrary to public policy and prohibits their application as rules of decision in the courts. Prohibits the issuance of a summons for persons to testify in another state with regard to lawful reproductive health care services. Clarifies under various licensing statutes that the provision or assistance in receipt or provision of medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, counseling, or referral services related to the human reproductive system cannot form a basis for disciplinary action. Prohibits the enforcement of a judgment or order arising from a foreign penal civil action or other penal law with respect to reproductive health care services. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
HB1427 |
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SB902 SD1
Kupuna Caucus; Caregivers; Workforce; Development; Center; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAREGIVERS.
Requires the Executive Office on Aging to establish a workforce development and support center. Appropriates funds for the center's establishment. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIM, LEE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Wakai |
HLT, FIN |
HB652 |
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SB903 SD1
Restorative Justice Programs; Department of the Attorney General; Counties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RESTORATIVE JUSTICE.
Requires the Department of the Attorney General to establish and support a restorative justice program that, in collaboration with the prosecuting attorney of each county, offers restorative justice opportunities in each county to allow victims and offenders to participate in restorative justice. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ELEFANTE, FEVELLA |
JDC, WAM |
HB585 |
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SB909
Civil Asset Forfeiture; Property Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the Criminal Forfeiture Fund. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Amends the deadline for the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on the use of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Limits the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. Establishes records requirements. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
JDC/WAM |
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SB910 SD1
Temporary Liquor Licenses; Liquor Sales; Liquor Consumption; Nonprofit Organizations; Public Access Areas; Restrictions
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Restricts the sale of liquor under temporary liquor licenses to confined and demarcated spaces not located on public streets, roads, sidewalks, or pedestrian walkways. Applies restrictions to temporary liquor licenses granted to nonprofit organizations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/14/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS |
CPC, JHA |
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SB917 SD3 HD1
State Constitutional Amendment; Freedom of Speech; Monetary Expenditures to Influence Elections (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to provide that freedom of speech protected under the Hawaii State Constitution does not include the expenditure of money to influence elections. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Lowen excused (3). |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN |
JHA, FIN |
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SB922
Law Enforcement Officers; Reports of Criminal Misconduct; Psychological Screening; Use of Force; Chokehold
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT REFORM.
Requires a law enforcement officer who observes criminal misconduct by another law enforcement officer to report the criminal misconduct. Requires passage of a psychological screening test battery to qualify for appointment as a law enforcement officer. Subjects a law enforcement officer to denial, suspension, or revocation of a law enforcement officer's certification for failure to report observed criminal misconduct or committing an act of criminal misconduct. Prohibits the use of a chokehold by a law enforcement officer unless the use of deadly force is justifiable. Defines chokehold. |
(S)
3/1/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
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SB924 SD2 HD1
Home Mortgage Interest Deduction; Income Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Eliminates the home mortgage interest deduction for second homes under Hawaii income tax law. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kong, Pierick, Ward voting no (5) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
RHOADS, CHANG |
HSG, ECD, FIN |
HB886 |
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SB925 SD1
Wealth Asset Tax; Wealth Tax; Department of Taxation; State Net Worth
RELATING TO A WEALTH ASSET TAX.
Establishes a wealth asset tax of one percent of the state net worth of each individual taxpayer who holds $20,000,000 or more in assets in the State. Takes effect 03/22/75. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
JDC, WAM |
HB1190 |
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SB926 SD1 HD1
Pedestrians; Safety; Street Crossing
RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
Authorizes pedestrians to act contrary to the statewide traffic code when a reasonably careful pedestrian would determine that there is no immediate danger of a collision with a moving vehicle. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
RHOADS |
JHA |
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SB927 SD2
Reapportionment; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE IV, SECTIONS 4 AND 6, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING REAPPORTIONMENT.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to specify that reapportionment shall be based on the resident population, as counted in the decennial United States census for the respective reapportionment year, rather than the permanent resident population. (SD2) |
(S)
3/13/2023- Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
RHOADS, DELA CRUZ, Kidani |
JHA, FIN |
HB1168 |
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SB929 SD1
Department of Transportation; Highways Division; Audit Recommendations; Report
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation Highways Division to implement recommendations made by the Office of the Auditor regarding compliance with federal funding laws and regulations and information technology authentication. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
TCA, WAM |
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SB931
Check Cashers; Elder; Vulnerable Adult; Financial Exploitation
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Requires check cashers to report suspected financial exploitation of elders and vulnerable adults in relation to check cashing. Provides immunity for good faith reporting. Authorizes a check casher to refuse to cash a check in situations of suspected financial exploitation. |
(S)
2/14/2023- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
CPN/HHS |
HB642 |
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SB934
CIP; 9th Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 9th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
WAM |
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SB935 SD1
Vacation Packages; General Excise Tax; Gambling Addiction Special Fund
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
Establishes the Gambling Addiction Special Fund within the Department of Human Services for the treatment of gambling addiction for Hawaii residents. Imposes a general excise tax on persons engaged in the arrangement, provision, or sale within the State of vacation packages or other recreational services that promote gambling or gambling devices that is not prohibited by state law. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
CHANG |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB937 SD1
Land Use Commission; Decision-making Process
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
Specifies that a simple majority of affirmative votes of the members of the Land Use Commission present at a meeting and qualified to vote is required for any boundary amendment. Reduces the number of days by when the Land Use Commission must act for certain actions related to amendments to district boundaries. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HSG/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
CHANG |
HSG/WAL, FIN |
HB670 |
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SB943
School Health Support Staff; Department of Education; Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to fund school health support staff to sustain the Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn Program. |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Keith-Agaran |
EDU, WAM |
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SB948 SD1 HD1
DLNR; Division of Forestry and Wildlife; Albizia Trees; Invasive Species; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to the Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to coordinate the removal of hazardous albizia trees that potentially threaten public and private land. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
KEOHOKALOLE |
WAL, FIN |
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SB951 SD2 HD1
DBEDT; Tax Credit for Research Activities; Requirements; Survey; Certification; Caps
RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Adds a cap for the amount of tax credits for research activities that an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities may receive per taxable year. Requires a qualified high technology business to be registered to do business in the State and be a small business in order to be eligible for the tax credit. Consolidates the survey and certification requirements for tax credits for research activities. Amends the annual aggregate cap on tax credits for research activities that the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism may certify. Requires certification of the tax credits for research activities on a first-come, first served basis to be based on the date that a complete application is received, subject to certain conditions. Extends from 12/31/2024, to 12/31/2029, the sunset date for tax credits for research activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, Keith-Agaran |
ECD, FIN |
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SB958 SD1
Department of Education; School Psychologists; Regulatory Framework; Licensure Requirements; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY.
Establishes a working group to research and explore the idea of establishing a regulatory framework and licensure requirements for school psychologists. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect on 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB1116 |
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SB959
University of Hawaii; Pamantasan Council; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Pamantasan Council for three full-time equivalent academic and support services specialist positions. |
(S)
3/1/2023- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KIM, AQUINO |
HRE, WAM |
HB968 |
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SB960
University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Candidate Advisory Council
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS CANDIDATE ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Repeals the University of Hawaii Board of Regents Candidate Advisory Council. Authorizes the Governor to directly appoint members to the University of Hawaii Board of Regents. Effective upon ratification of a constitutional amendment. |
(S)
2/10/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KIM |
HRE, JDC/WAM |
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SB962 SD1 HD2
Medical Cannabis Dispensary System; Waiting Rooms; Signage; Medical Cannabis; Cultivation Sites; Registry; Caregivers; Reporting Requirements; Violations
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Defines "waiting room" within a medical cannabis retail dispensing location and clarifies public access to the waiting room. Adds or clarifies requirements for the dispensary program related to signage, permitted types of manufactured cannabis products, supervision of certain personnel while onsite at retail dispensing locations or medical cannabis production centers, annual reporting requirements for DOH, and DOH's education and training program. Clarifies penalties for violations. Establishes the medical cannabis cultivation site registry and imposes fees. Amends the uses of the medical cannabis registry and regulation special fund. Prohibits the cultivation, production, manufacture, possession, distribution, handling, or dispensation of medical cannabis except by specific persons or entities. Restricts the number of qualifying patients who may use a grow site to twenty, unless an exemption is obtained from DOH. Prohibits the use or receipt of cannabis as compensation for acting as a primary caregiver to a qualifying patient. Establishes annual reporting requirements for DOH regarding the medical cannabis patient registry program. Requires a report from DBEDT. Makes various housekeeping amendments. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Hussey-Burdick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB1218 |
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SB965 SD2 HD1
Green Infrastructure; Transportation; Green Transportation Infrastructure Task Force
RELATING TO GREEN TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes green infrastructure objectives and policies for transportation systems, infrastructure, and projects. Establishes the green transportation infrastructure task force to examine, evaluate, and develop policies for the design, implementation, and maintenance of green transportation infrastructure. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Wakai |
TRN/EEP, FIN |
HB1278 |
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SB967
Organic Food Production Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an organic foods production tax credit for farmers investing into the organic certification process. |
(S)
2/10/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara |
AEN, WAM |
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SB969 SD1
Helicopters; Noise Pollution; Public Nuisance; Fines; Private Right of Action; Exceptions
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
Establishes that noise generated by helicopters in excess of a certain decibel level constitutes a public nuisance and a source of noise pollution in violation of the State's noise pollution law. Establishes fines and a private right of action for individuals to sue helicopter owners and operators for committing a public nuisance. Establishes exceptions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/1/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
LEE, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
TCA, JDC |
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SB971 SD2 HD2
DOE; State Public Charter School Commission; Student Transportation; Bus Passes; Public High School Students; Charter High School Students; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the department of education and state public charter school commission to collect certain data on county bus pass usage for public high school and charter high school students. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the department of education and to the state public charter school commission to provide public high school and charter high school students with bus passes. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
LEE, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
EDN, FIN |
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SB973 SD2 HD1
Rental Motor Vehicles; Zero-Emission Vehicles; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; Task Force; Report
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires rental vehicle companies using state facilities to pay or reimburse the State to construct new or use existing state electric vehicle charging infrastructure at those facilities, beginning January 1, 2028. Establishes a task force to develop a plan to implement electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support one hundred per cent electric vehicle rental car fleets in the State by 2035. Requires annual reports to the Legislature until the task force ends. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). |
LEE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB937 |
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SB974 SD2
Consumers; Data; Privacy; Attorney General; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CONSUMER DATA PROTECTION.
Establishes a framework to regulate controllers and processors with access to personal consumer data. Establishes penalties. Establishes a new consumer privacy special fund. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
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SB977 SD1
Judicial Review; Minimum Terms; Imprisonment; Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Allows for judicial review of orders fixing minimum terms of imprisonment. Specifies that in any civil action brought by the petitioner seeking compensation of any kind or nature whatsoever as a result of, related to, or arising from a conviction and imprisonment for crimes for which the person was actually innocent, any recovery will offset, dollar for dollar, the total award made in the civil action against whom claims are asserted. Repeals section 661B-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC, WAM |
HB862 |
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SB981
DOH; Assisted Community Treatment Orders
RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT ORDERS.
Extends the time period that a family court may order continued assisted community treatment. Reduces the time period that a family court needs to determine whether assisted community treatment should continue. |
(S)
2/14/2023- Re-Referred to JDC. |
RHOADS, Moriwaki |
JDC |
HB950 |
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SB987 SD1
Emergency Examination and Hospitalization; Assisted Community Treatment; Statewide Education and Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to develop and implement statewide media, education, and training activities for policies related to emergency examination and hospitalization and assisted community treatment for those in need of mental health intervention. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN |
HHS, WAM |
HB885 |
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SB988
Condominium Associations; Earthquake Insurance
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires associations of condominium owners to purchase earthquake insurance for their entire buildings. |
(S)
2/16/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
CPN |
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SB990 SD2
Traffic Fines; Task Force; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS.
Establishes a Traffic Fines Task Force that will examine the Finnish tiered traffic fines system, determine whether a similar system could be implemented in Hawaii, and provide recommendations as to how a system could best be implemented. Appropriates funds. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
RHOADS |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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SB991 SD1
Public Records; Duplications; Costs; Disclosures; Public Interest; Waivers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS.
Imposes a cap on costs charged to reproduce certain government records. Waives reproduction costs charged for the first one hundred pages if disclosure serves the public interest. Waives costs charged to duplicate certain government records in an electronic format. Imposes a cap on costs charged to search for, review, and segregate records. Provides for a waiver of fees when a record's disclosure serves the public interest. Appropriates funds for positions within the Office of Information Practices. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB992 SD1
Judges; Mandatory Retirement Age; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from 70 to 75 years of age. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/13/2023- Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
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SB997
Elections; Top Contributors; Donors; Noncandidate Committee; Identification
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires notice and identification of certain top donors who contributed to a noncandidate committee. Changes the requirement of certain information from the schedules filed with the noncandidate committee reports. Removes certain information required for the late contribution report. Increases the amount of disbursement for electioneering communication that is required to be disclosed. Requires noncandidate committees that make only independent expenditures and spend over $10,000 to maintain transfer records and provide certain notice to donors. Repeals the top contribution identification requirement. |
(S)
2/16/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC |
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SB998
Spay and Neuter Special Fund; Income Check-off; Free-Roaming Cats; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.
Establishes a Spay and Neuter Special Fund. Allows funds from an income tax check-off to be deposited into the Spay and Neuter Special Fund. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/10/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, LEE |
AEN, WAM |
HB220 |
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SB999
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Hale Poai; Modernization; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to modernize Hale Poai. |
(S)
2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
HOU, WAM |
HB1504 |
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SB1002 SD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Hawaii Natural Energy Institute; Atmospheric Carbon Capture Plant
RELATING TO AN ATMOSPHERIC CARBON CAPTURE PLANT.
Directs the Hawaii State Energy Office, in conjunction with the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, to develop and submit a strategy report to the Legislature by 2025 for the construction of at least one atmospheric carbon capture plant in the State by 2030. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
EET/AEN, WAM |
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SB1005 SD2 HD1
Primary Election; President; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT.
Establishes presidential preference primary elections. Makes an appropriation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN |
JHA, FIN |
HB1485 |
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SB1006 SD1
Climate Change; Department of Transportation; Coastal Roads and Highways; Coastal Adaptation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COASTAL ROADS.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Transportation to engage climate change adaptation measures for the State's low-lying roads and highways. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN |
TCA/AEN, WAM |
HB1169 |
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SB1010 SD1
Malathion; Restricted Use Pesticide
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Amends the definition of "restricted use pesticide" to include malathion. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
SHIMABUKURO, MCKELVEY |
AEN, CPN |
HB252 |
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SB1011
Pesticides; DOA; Restricted Use; Geospatial Data; Site Information; Reporting
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires monthly rather than annual reporting of restricted use pesticides. Amends the contents of reports to include specific geospatial data and information, site information, and increased detail on the amount of restricted use pesticides used. Requires the department of agriculture to develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticides. |
(S)
2/10/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN/WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, MCKELVEY |
AEN, CPN/WAM |
HB253 |
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SB1014 SD2
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Legal Counsel
RELATING TO INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to retain independent legal counsel where the opposing party to the reasonably anticipated litigation is the State or another state agency. Provides that fees owed to independent legal counsel shall be paid by the State. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2) |
(H)
3/14/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SHIMABUKURO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1015 SD1
University of Hawaii Maui College; Certified Nurse Aides; Licensed Practical Nurses; Certified Nurse Aide to Practical Nurse Bridge Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds for the expansion of the certified nurse aide to practical nurse bridge program at the University of Hawaii Maui college, including funding for instructional costs and student aid. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KEITH-AGARAN, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
HB353 |
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SB1016 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Maui Regional System Facilities; Public-Private Partnerships; Private Entity; Agreements
RELATING TO PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
Expands the definition of "private entity" to include business organizations that are authorized to transact business in the State, including nonprofit management entities that have a certificate of need or license to operate one or more community hospitals or hospitals serving a rural population licensed under the laws of any state. Beginning 1/1/2024, require the chief executive officer of the Hawaii health systems corporation to provide written comments to the governor before the State enters into any new agreement with a private entity or modifies or terminates any existing agreement to transfer the right and responsibility to manage, operate and otherwise provide health care services at one or more facilities of the Maui regional system. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, DECOITE, MCKELVEY |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB1460 |
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SB1018 SD1 HD1
Governor; Emergency Powers; Medical Facilities; Hospitals; Elective Surgeries
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
Requires the Governor to ensure continued operation of medical facilities upon declaration of a state of emergency or local state of emergency and during times of health or pandemic emergencies. Allows hospitals to suspend elective surgeries during the period of emergency to address the facility's bed capacity. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/23/2023- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Kidani, Wakai |
HLT, WAL, FIN |
HB969 |
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SB1021
Budget; Special Funds; Authorized Uses; Capital Improvement Projects
RELATING TO SPECIAL FUNDS.
Authorizes agencies to expend moneys from special funds under the agency's control for capital improvement projects, subject to legislative appropriation or authorization. Prohibits the expenditure of amounts that exceed 20% of the special fund's ceiling. |
(S)
2/27/2023- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ |
WAM |
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SB1023 SD1 HD2
Preschool Open Doors; Accreditation; Executive Office on Early Learning; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Appropriates funds for the preschool open doors program and executive office on early learning to expand access to preschool and to implement program changes required by previous acts. Requires DHS to provide reimbursements to providers participating in the preschool open doors program and adjust the reimbursement rates at least once every two years. Expands the types of entities from which a preschool open doors service provider may obtain accreditation. Expands the preschool open doors program and public prekindergarten program application process to eligible three-year-old children. Authorizes the preschool open doors special fund to accept federal funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/23/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
DELA CRUZ |
HUS, EDN, FIN |
HB961 |
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SB1027 SD1 HD1
Combat Sports Contests; Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii; Prohibitions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMBAT SPORTS.
Establishes the combat sports commission of Hawaii. Provides for regulation of combat sports. Prohibits no rules combat or similar contests. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
INOUYE, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
CPC, FIN |
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SB1028 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Rental Kayaks; Identification Numbers; Fees
RELATING TO VESSELS.
Beginning 1/1/2024, requires rental kayaks to be registered and numbered with the Department of Land and Natural Resources and have the identification number affixed to the rental kayak. Requires the Department to establish fees for registration and registration renewal of rental kayaks. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WTL, CPN/WAM |
HB200 |
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SB1034 SD1
Ala Wai Boat Harbor; Public Parking; Free Stalls
RELATING TO PUBLIC PARKING AT ALA WAI BOAT HARBOR.
Requires the maintenance of at least three hundred parking stalls at Ala Wai Boat Harbor at no cost for recreational ocean access and for the practice of traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, LEE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
HB1189 |
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SB1035 SD2 HD1 CD1
General Excise Tax; Medical and Dental Services; Exemption; Medicare; Medicaid; TRICARE
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts from the general excise tax those medical and dental services provided by health care providers to patients who receive Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE benefits. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
INOUYE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
HLT/ECD, FIN |
HB662 |
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SB1037 SD1
State Designation; Limu; Limu Kala; Sargassum Echinocarpum; Official Limu of Hawaii
RELATING TO LIMU KALA.
Designates Limu Kala (Sargassum echinocarpum) as the official Hawaii state limu. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Kidani |
TCA, JDC |
HB819 |
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SB1038 SD2
Telehealth; Interactive Telecommunications System; Mental Health Disorders
RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.
Temporarily allows for the reimbursement of services provided through telehealth via an interactive telecommunications system and two-way, real-time audio-only communications in certain circumstances. Defines "interactive telecommunications system". Effective 12/31/2050. Repeals 12/31/2025. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB693 |
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SB1040 SD2 HD2
DHHL; Native Hawaiian Supportive Housing Pilot Program; Leeward Coast of Oahu; Homelessness; Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to establish the native Hawaiian supportive housing pilot program on the Leeward Coast of Oahu to provide individual or shared micro housing units and services to native Hawaiian beneficiaries who are homeless, or threatened with homelessness, and on the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands waiting list. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
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SB1044 SD2 HD2
DOE; Behavioral Health Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to hire complex-based licensed behavioral health specialists for Hawaii's rural public schools. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, San Buenaventura |
EDN, HLT, FIN |
HB603 |
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SB1046 SD2
Vehicle Weight Taxes; Noncommercial Vehicles; Veterans; Exemption
RELATING TO VEHICLE WEIGHT TAXES.
Amends the vehicle weight tax exemption for noncommercial vehicles by adding an exemption for certain veterans. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG |
TRN, FIN |
HB147 |
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SB1056
Department of Transportation; Counties; Speed Limits; Reductions
RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS.
Clarifies that the engineering study required prior to the setting of a maximum speed limit shall not apply to reductions of maximum speed limits. |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Ihara |
TRN, JHA |
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SB1059 SD1
Emergency Workers; Communications Dispatchers; Penal Code; Offenses Against the Person
RELATING TO EMERGENCY WORKERS.
Amends the definition of "emergency worker" in the Penal Code to include communications dispatchers. Takes effect 1/1/2024. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Inouye |
PSM, JDC |
HB162 |
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SB1066 SD2 HD1
Water Security Working Group; Commission on Water Resource Management; Study; Capital Improvement Projects; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FRESH WATER SECURITY.
Establishes within the Commission on Water Resource Management a water security working group to study and recommend, for legislative consideration and approval, priority capital improvement projects, including funding and financing strategies for each project, that leverage public-private investment to increase Hawaii's water security. Makes an appropriation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY |
WAL/EEP, ECD, FIN |
HB757 |
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SB1068 SD2 HD1
Hawaii State Planning Act; OPSD; Beach Assessment Study; Beach and Shoreline Adaptation, Restoration, and Conservation Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEACHES.
Includes in the State's policies for the physical environment under the Hawaii State Planning Act, the promotion of statewide beach assessments and beach and shoreline adaptation, restoration, and conservation and the pursuit of compatible relationships among activities, facilities, Native Hawaiian traditional practices mauka to makai, and natural resources. Appropriates funds to the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development for the development of a statewide beach assessment study and shoreline adaptation, restoration, and conservation plan. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, Richards, Wakai |
WAL, FIN |
HB589 |
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SB1072
Courts of Appeal; Sua Sponte Decisions; Opportunity for Parties to Brief the Court; Rehearing Upon Petition
RELATING TO COURTS OF APPEAL.
Prohibits the State's Supreme Court and Intermediate Appellate Court from affirming, modifying, reversing, or vacating a matter on grounds other than those raised by the parties to the proceeding, unless the parties are provided the opportunity to brief the court. Requires a rehearing upon timely petition of any party, if the courts fail to afford the opportunity for parties to submit supplemental briefing. |
(S)
2/16/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
JDC |
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SB1073
Appellate Courts; Conflicts of Interest; Judges and Justices; Disqualification and Recusal (ConAm)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Clarifies that the disqualification requirements for judges also apply to justices. Establishes a process by which a party before an appellate court in the State, who believes that the judge or justice presiding over their case may have a disqualifying conflict of interest, may move for a hearing on possible conflict of interest. Prohibits the appellate court judge or justice who is subject to the motion to hear or rule on the motion but allows them to file a response or voluntarily recuse themselves from presiding over the pending action or proceeding. |
(S)
2/16/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
JDC |
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SB1074 SD2 HD1
Constitutional Amendment; Justices; Judges; Senate Consent Procedures (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AMEND THE MANNER IN WHICH JUSTICES AND JUDGES ARE APPOINTED, CONSENTED TO, AND RETAINED.
Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii relating to the appointment of justices and judges. Changes certain time periods for the appointment and senate consent to a justice or judge. Mirrors the appointment and senate consent procedure for district court judges with the appointment and senate consent procedure for supreme court justices and intermediate court of appeals and circuit court judges. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Lowen excused (3). |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1075
Elections; Candidates; Donations; Non-Profit Organizations; Schools
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Repeals the cap on the amount of campaign funds candidates may donate to any community service, educational, youth, recreational, charitable, scientific, literary organization, public school, or public library. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
JDC |
HB1475 |
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SB1078 SD1 HD1
Judiciary; Electronic Citation Program; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC CITATIONS.
Establishes a statewide electronic citation program within the Judiciary. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
HB1468 |
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SB1082 SD2 HD1
DAGS; Counties; Public Parking Spaces; Parking Meters; Payment Method; Credit Card; Debit Card
RELATING TO PUBLIC PARKING SPACES.
Effective January 1, 2025, requires all state- or county-owned parking lots in the State that contain public paid parking spaces to accept payment of parking fees by credit card and debit card. Requires all state- or county-owned parking meters in the State that collect parking fees for any public paid parking space to be maintained in working order to accept payment by credit card and debit card. Requires the department of accounting and general services and the counties to submit reports to the legislature. Defines motor vehicle, parking meter, and public parking space. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
LEE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Inouye |
LGO, FIN |
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SB1090
DOT; Number Plates; Zero-Emission Vehicles; Hybrid Vehicles; Gasoline-Powered Vehicles; Rules; High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Establishes requirements for number plates issued for zero-emission, hybrid, and gasoline-powered vehicles beginning 1/1/2025. Requires the continued use of the rainbow number plate design for hybrid and gasoline-powered vehicles. Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt or amend its administrative rules to authorize the use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes by zero-emission vehicles and repeal on 1/1/2035 any provision authorizing the use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes by zero-emission vehicles and electric vehicles. |
(S)
2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, Keith-Agaran |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
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SB1091 SD2
County Surcharge on State Tax; Fuel Tax; Counties; Repair and Maintenance; Private Roadways
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Authorizes certain counties to use county surcharge on state tax revenues and fuel tax revenues for the repair and maintenance of private roadways that are open to and used by the public. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
HB279 |
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SB1092 SD1
Penalties; Driver's License; Fines
RELATING TO PENALTIES.
Makes driving without a license a civil violation. Establishes fines. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
TCA, JDC |
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SB1095 SD1
Coastal Zone Management; Development
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.
Amends the definition of "development" to create additional exceptions, including pedestrian or bicycle facilities, trash removal, invasive vegetation control, installation of fencing for invasive species control or native habitat preservation, lighting fixtures at existing public facilities, and Hawaiian traditional and customary practices. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
WTL, JDC |
HB1478 |
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SB1099 SD1 HD2 CD1
Surcharge on State Tax; Housing Infrastructure Costs
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Clarifies the authority of the counties to use county surcharge on state tax revenues for housing infrastructure costs for county-appropriated housing infrastructure costs. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KANUHA, MCKELVEY |
LGO, FIN |
HB1479 |
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SB1101 SD1
Tax Increment Bonds; County Debt Limit Statements; Statutory Amendments
RELATING TO TAX INCREMENT BONDS.
Conforms county debt limit statements law to permit counties to exclude tax increment bonds from the debt limit of the counties if a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of tax increment bonds and excluding tax increment bonds from determinations of the Counties' funded debt is ratified. (SD1) |
(H)
3/29/2023- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Keohokalole, Kidani |
FIN |
HB1456 |
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SB1103
Intoxicating Liquor; Licenses and Permits; Manufacturer License; Small Craft Producer Pub License; Manufacturing Limit; Increase
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
Increases the liquor manufacturing limits for Class 18 small craft producer pub license holders. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to CPN. |
KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
CPN |
HB1458 |
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SB1104 SD1 HD1
Cannabis; Cannabis Propagules; Cannabis Cuttings; Cannabis Seeds; Medical Cannabis Dispensaries; Dispensing Limits and Restrictions; Department of Health; Rules
RELATING TO CANNABIS FOR MEDICAL USE.
Amends the definition of "cannabis" to include cannabis propagules, cuttings, and seeds. Defines "cannabis cutting" and "cannabis propagule". Requires a licensed dispensary's production center to submit to DOH an inventory of cannabis propagules, cuttings, and seeds. Requires a licensed dispensary's retail dispensing location to submit to DOH the total amount of cannabis propagules, cuttings, and seeds purchased. Allows qualifying patients, primary caregivers who are authorized to cultivate cannabis for medical use, qualifying out-of-state patients, and caregivers of qualifying out-of-state patients to purchase cannabis propagules, cuttings, and seeds from licensed dispensaries in the State under certain conditions. Establishes quantity limits and quality requirements for the dispensing of cannabis propagules, cuttings, and seeds. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules regarding the dispensing of cannabis propagules, cuttings, and seeds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz |
AGR, CPC |
HB1219 |
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SB1112
Zoning; Dwelling Units; Counties; Short-Term Rentals
RELATING TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS.
Prohibits bans on dwelling unit rentals having a term between one and five months for inter-island relocations and temporary workers. Authorizes county councils to adopt any ordinances necessary to implement the prohibition by 6/30/2024. |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, MCKELVEY |
WAL, FIN |
HB1465 |
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SB1117
Income Tax Credits; Sunset; Annual Reduction
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Requires that income tax credits established or renewed after 12/31/2023 include a five-year sunset or an annual one-third reduction beginning with the sixth year of the credit. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
WAM |
HB561 |
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SB1119 SD1
Works of Art Special Fund; August 2023 Maui Wildfires; Memorial; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND.
Appropriates funds for the purpose of engaging the community and developing plans for a potential future memorial, monument, or other appropriate means to properly honor and respectfully recognize the memory of those who lost their lives or were impacted by the August 2023 Maui wildfires. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
TCA, WAM |
HB1472 |
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SB1120 SD2
Works of Art Special Fund; Loan Arrangements; Resident Artists; Arts in Public Places Program; Report
RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND.
Requires the State Art Museum to provide opportunities for the counties and private organizations located in Hawaii to display art through loan arrangements with the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts under the Arts in Public Places Program. Provides that art loans to a non-museum or public institution may be subject to a fee determined by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Provides that artists who reside in Hawaii receive selection preference for the Arts in Public Places Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KEITH-AGARAN, DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Inouye |
CAI, FIN |
HB1496 |
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SB1121 SD1
Hawaii State Bar Association; Study; Homestead Exemption; Bankruptcy Proceedings
RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS.
Requires the Real Property and Financial Services Section of the Hawaii State Bar Association to conduct a study to determine an appropriate increase to the homestead exemption in bankruptcy proceedings. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kidani |
GVO, WAM |
HB1473 |
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SB1122 SD1
State Departments; Deputy Directors; Senate Advice and Consent
RELATING TO THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE.
Requires nominees for the position of Deputy Director, First Deputy, or Deputy Chair, as the case may be, of principal departments and multiple deputy directors; first deputies; deputy chairs, as the case may be, for each department that has multiple individuals who serve in the same role to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires a person to file a disclosure of financial interest within thirty days of a person's nomination to any state position enumerated in section 84-17(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17 |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Richards, Wakai |
JHA |
HB1474 |
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SB1127 SD1
Small Boat Harbors; Department of Law Enforcement; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation; Maui County; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS.
Requires the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, in collaboration with the County of Maui and any other private entities the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation and County of Maui deem necessary, to submit a report to the Legislature regarding the transfer of the rights for certain small boat harbors on Maui. Appropriates moneys and three full-time equivalent positions under the Department of Law Enforcement to provide security at small boat harbors on Maui. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran |
PSM/WTL, WAM |
HB892 |
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SB1129 SD2 HD2
Department of Accounting and General Services; Procurement Threshold; Small Purchases
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Amends the procurement threshold for small purchases. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Fukunaga, Kidani |
LGO, FIN |
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SB1130 SD1
Activity Desk; Activity Desk Principal; Liability; Client Trust Accounts
RELATING TO ACTIVITY DESKS.
Makes a principal of an activity desk, and all persons with an ownership interest in the activity desk, jointly and severally liable for any financial deficiency when the activity desk's client trust account is insufficient to pay consumers or activity providers. Clarifies that an activity desk, along with its principal and all persons with an ownership interest in the activity desk, shall be held liable for statutory violations and subsequent damages. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Ihara |
CPC, FIN |
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SB1131 SD1
Time Shares; Fractional Ownership Interest; Joint Ownership Limited Liability Companies
RELATING TO TIME SHARE PLANS.
Amends the definitions of "time share interest" and "time share plan" to include any fractional ownership plan for a joint homeownership limited liability company, or any other entity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MCKELVEY |
CPC, FIN |
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SB1132 SD1
Decorticator Facility; Maui; Hemp; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to identify a central area on Maui and plan a hemp decorticator facility for the use of interested parties in the area. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, KEITH-AGARAN, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
HB657 |
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SB1135 HD2
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Administrative Proceedings for Review; Cash or Protest Bond; Return to Party; Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires cash or protest bonds to be returned to the initiating party, less twice the amount of the administrative costs, except in cases where the appeal was frivolous or made in bad faith. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MCKELVEY |
LGO, FIN |
HB1164 |
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SB1136 SD1 HD1
Makena State Park; Carrying Capacity; Study; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Report to Legislature; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE PARKS.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct a study of the carrying capacity of Makena State Park in Maui County. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
WAL, FIN |
HB702 |
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SB1138 HD2
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Protest; Debriefing; Disclosure of Competing Proposals
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score, except the summary of scores, during a debriefing requested by a non-selected offeror. Authorizes the disclosure of a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score after a protest is resolved and the contract is executed. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
MCKELVEY |
LGO, FIN |
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SB1139 SD1
HHFDC; Rental Assistance Program; Reserve Percentage
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires rental housing projects to maintain, in perpetuity, 50% of the project's units for certain low-income tenants in order to be eligible for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's rental assistance program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
MCKELVEY |
HSG, FIN |
HB1224 |
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SB1144 SD1
DLNR; Homelessness Coordinator; Position; Maui; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to establish a homelessness coordinator position for the island of Maui within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
HB1254 |
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SB1145 SD2
Affordable Housing; Housing Projects; Affordability; Perpetuity
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires that Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation housing projects include a restrictive covenant that states that the units designated as affordable housing, as described in the submitted project application, shall remain as affordable housing in perpetuity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, LEE, Moriwaki |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
HB655 |
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SB1153 SD2 HD1
Honolua Bay and Lipoa Point Subaccount; Special Land and Development Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HONOLUA BAY.
Appropriates funds for the preservation and protection of Honolua bay and Lipoa point. Directs DLNR to create the Honolua bay and Lipoa point subaccount within the special land and development fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
MCKELVEY |
WAL, FIN |
HB1253 |
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SB1154 SD2 HD1
Public Utilities Commission; Governmental Agencies; Wheeling; Clean Energy
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires the public utilities commission to open a docket and set a procedural schedule to determine whether and by which rules government agencies may engage in wheeling of electricity that is produced by renewable energy sources from their own facilities to another government agency's facilities, subject to certain restrictions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). |
MCKELVEY |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB1155
Elections; Committee Reports; Nonresident; Information
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires that schedules filed with the candidate committee and noncandidate committee reports include the amount and date of deposit of each contribution and the name and both the mailing and physical address of each contributor who is not a registered voter or a registered political action committee in the State at the time of the contribution; provided that the information be excluded from public inspection and used only for review by the Campaign Spending Commission. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to JDC. |
MCKELVEY, Shimabukuro |
JDC |
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SB1158 SD2
ERS; Police Officers; Retirement; Medical Coverage; Minimum Age; Years of Credited Service
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Provides police officers who become members of the Employees' Retirement System after 6/30/2023 with retirement benefits similar to those provided for members of the Employees' Retirement System who became members before 7/1/2012, including but not limited to calculation of retirement allowance, minimum age or years of credited service requirements, and vesting period. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KEITH-AGARAN, DELA CRUZ, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Inouye |
LGO, FIN |
HB387 |
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SB1160
Hawaii Paroling Authority; Intermediate Appellate Court; Parole; Appeals
RELATING TO APPEALS.
Allows the Intermediate Appellate Court to review orders issued by the Hawaii Paroling Authority. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, San Buenaventura |
JDC |
HB1495 |
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SB1161 SD1
Department of Defense; State Activation; Active Duty Military Pay; Basic Allowance for Housing
RELATING TO ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY ENTITLEMENTS.
Requires the State to pay, without delay, military personnel called to active duty at the same rate as their active duty counterparts and provide basic housing allowance. (SD1) |
(H)
3/15/2023- The committee(s) on CMV recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, MCKELVEY |
CMV, LGO, FIN |
HB902 |
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SB1167 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Individual Reproductive Rights (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO PROTECT INDIVIDUAL REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to protect an individual's reproductive freedom in their most intimate decisions, including the right to abortion and contraceptives. (SD1) |
(S)
3/13/2023- Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1168
Criminal Records; Arrest; Conviction; Automatic Expungement
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS.
Expands eligibility for, and automates, the expungement of arrest and conviction records if certain criteria are met, including the lack of a conviction record for a specified time period following the date of an arrest, conviction, or release from incarceration. Requires the Attorney General to issue automatic expungement orders for certain arrests and convictions beginning 12/1/2025. Requires the Judiciary to automatically seal or remove information for certain arrests and convictions from publicly accessible databases beginning 12/1/2025. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB1170 SD2 HD1 CD1
Counties; Affordable Housing Credits; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing Production; County Powers
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING CREDITS.
Requires the counties to issue affordable housing credits for affordable housing units that are constructed under the various programs of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Sunsets 7/1/2031. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ |
HSG, FIN |
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SB1178 SD1
Privacy; Attorney General; Personal Information; Notice
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Modernizes the definition of "personal information" for the purposes of notifying affected persons of data and security breaches. Includes licensees subject to the Insurance Data Security Law pursuant to article 3B, chapter 431, Hawaii Revised Statutes, among the businesses deemed compliant with the chapter's security breach notice requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
CPN, JDC |
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SB1179 SD1 HD1
Campaign Finance; Foreign Corporations; Foreign Nationals
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Prohibits foreign entities and foreign-influenced business entities from making contributions, expenditures, electioneering communications, or donations for election purposes. Requires every business entity that contributes or expends funds in a state election to file a statement of certification regarding its limited foreign influence. Requires noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures to obtain a statement of certification from each top contributor required to be listed in an advertisement. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1186
Elections; Voter Participation; Write-in Ballots
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Authorizes write-in voting. Allows voters to vote for declared candidates other than those listed on preprinted ballot through write-in voting procedure. Applies to elections conducted on or after 7/1/2023. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA |
JDC |
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SB1187
Standards of Conduct; Legislators; Post-Employment
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Increases the post-employment restriction for former legislators from twelve months to twenty-four months. |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17 |
IHARA, CHANG |
JHA |
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SB1188
Campaign Contributions; State Contracts
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Prohibits persons soliciting a state contract, or applicants for or recipients of state grants or subsidies awarded under chapter 42F and their family members from making campaign contributions. Includes subcontractors to a state contract in the prohibition of campaign contributions to a political party, committee, or candidate. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA, AWA |
JDC |
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SB1191 SD2 HD1
Transit-oriented Development; HCDA; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Community Development Authority for statewide planning, designing, and constructing of various transit-oriented development projects identified in the state strategic plan for transit-oriented development. Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority, with the approval of the Governor, to delegate to other state departments or agencies implementation authority of certain projects. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG/WAL, FIN |
HB1185 |
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SB1195 SD1
Waiahole Valley; HHFDC; Lease Extension; Report
RELATING TO WAIAHOLE VALLEY.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to report to the Legislature on the progress and ultimate outcome of the ongoing lease rent renegotiations and to recommend whether the management duties for the valley should be transferred from the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to a different state entity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
AWA, AQUINO, San Buenaventura |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
HB465 |
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SB1196 SD1 HD1
Boards; Commissions; Holdover Member; Limitation
RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Clarifies that the authorization for board and commission holdover members to continue in office until a successor is nominated and appointed, but not beyond the end of the second regular legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office, takes precedence over all conflicting statutes concerning holdover members. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
KIM, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Ihara |
LGO, JHA |
HB545 |
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SB1197 SD2
UH; Vice President for Budget and Finance and Chief Financial Officer; Chief Procurement Officer; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Designates the Vice President for Budget and Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the University of Hawaii as the Chief Procurement Officer for the University and appropriates funds for the transition. Appropriates general obligation bond funds to University of Hawaii, Systemwide Support (UOH900) to renew, improve, and modernize facilities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KIM, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
HB230 |
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SB1198 SD1
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Board Members; Holdover Position; Term Limits
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Reduces the number of members on the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors and number of members that constitute a quorum. Prohibits holdover board members of the Hawaii Tourism Authority from holding office beyond the commencement of the next legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KIM, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Ihara |
EET, JDC |
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SB1201 SD1
Condominium Associations; Registration; Documents; Records
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires condominium associations to register on an annual basis, rather than on a biennial basis. Adds an additional annual condominium education trust fund fee to be used to support the annual registration with attached documents of the association. Amends the documents required for condominium association registration. Broadens the list of documents an association shall maintain. Amends the requirements and procedures for a condominium association to provide association documents to unit owners. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
MORIWAKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
HB1297 |
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SB1202
Condominium Associations; Real Estate Commission; Voting; Proxies; Condominium Boards of Directors; Unit Owners; Elections; Notices; Ballots; Penalties
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.
Expands the real estate commissions enforcement authority to include violations of requirements for association meetings and board of director elections. Requires newly elected or appointed condominium association board members to certify in writing compliance with specified duties and obligations. Clarifies electronic voting device procedures. Eliminates proxy voting for condominium associations. Establishes additional requirements and procedures for association meetings and board of director elections, including notices of election, notice of intent to run for election, ballots, and runoff elections. Establishes penalties for improper voting and forgery of ballot envelopes. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to CPN. |
MORIWAKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
HB176 |
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SB1206 SD2 HD1
Banks; Loans; Housing; Director of Finance; State Treasury Depository
RELATING TO DEPOSITS OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
Requires the Director of Finance to consider, prior to the selection of a depository for the state treasury, the beneficial effects to the State of using depositories within the State, including but not limited to lending at favorable terms for the creation of certain affordable housing units. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHANG |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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SB1208 SD1
Low-Income Household Renters; Income Tax Credit; Adjustments
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the income thresholds and credit amounts of the income tax credit for low-income household renters by using tax brackets individuals and different categories of households. Annually adjusts the income thresholds and credit amounts for inflation, based on the consumer price index. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
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SB1212 SD1
Campaign Spending; Candidates; Committees; "Redboxing"
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Prohibits any campaign website for any candidate or candidate committee from containing information or manipulating content in any manner that is designed to induce a noncandidate committee to use that content to make expenditures supporting the candidate or candidate committee in a manner suggested by the candidate or candidate committee based on a reasonable person standard. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to adopt rules. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
JHA |
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SB1215 SD2 HD1
Healthcare Preceptors; Preceptor Tax Credit
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS.
Amends the preceptor tax credit law to expand access to the program and to make it easier for preceptors to access tax credits under the program. Adds the Director of Health to the preceptor credit assurance committee. Effective 12/31/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, FIN |
HB1450 |
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SB1220 SD1
Rights Lost; Public Office; Offenses Against Public Administration
RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICE.
Prohibits persons convicted of certain felony offenses against public administration from becoming a candidate for or holding public office for ten years after the person's final discharge. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17 |
RHOADS |
JHA |
HB799 |
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SB1223 SD1
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Maui; MauiGrown Coffee, Inc. ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST MAUIGROWN COFFEE, INC.
Authorizes a new issuance of special purpose revenue bonds in the amount of $30 million, to assist MauiGrown Coffee, Inc. with the operation and expansion of its farm and mill. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/15/2023- Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 20 |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
FIN |
HB1455 |
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SB1228
Short Form; Grants
RELATING TO GRANTS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB1229
Short Form; Grants
RELATING TO GRANTS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB1231 SD1
Digital Equity Grant Program; Digital Literacy; Broadband Access; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DIGITAL EQUITY.
Establishes the Digital Equity Grant Program to award grants to applicants to deploy digital equity projects to covered populations in the State. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO |
EET, WAM |
HB1408 |
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SB1235 SD2
OHA; Temporary Public Land Trust Working Group; Office of the Governor; Public Land Trust Inventory; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Establishes a temporary public land trust working group within the Office of the Governor for administrative purposes only. Provides that the working group's sole purpose shall be to compile a definitive inventory of public land trust lands. Authorizes the working group to hire staff. Appropriates moneys to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to be used for making repairs to bulkheads and revetments located in certain parcels conveyed to the Office and for certain construction costs for the development of Kukaniloko. Requires and appropriates moneys for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to conduct a programmatic environmental impact statement for any development projects within the Kakaako Makai area of the public land trust. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB1237 SD1
Hawaii Film Commission; Hawaii State Film Office; DBEDT; Tax Credits; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FILM INDUSTRY.
Establishes the Hawaii Film Commission in the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Amends the administration and extends the sunset date of the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to 1/1/2038. Establishes a new film studio tax credit. Requests and appropriates funds for the Auditor to conduct a performance and financial audit of the Hawaii State Film Office. Transfers all rights, powers, functions, and duties of the Hawaii State Film Office to the Hawaii Film Commission. Appropriates funds for one full time equivalent executive director position within the Hawaii Film Commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
DELA CRUZ |
ECD, FIN |
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SB1240 SD2
Government; Public Servant; Bribery; Corruption; Position Retention; Salary Commission
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Specifies that a public servant convicted of the offense of bribery shall be sentenced to pay a fine of up to $250,000, in addition to a sentence of imprisonment or probation. Requires the Commission on Salaries to consider certain factors to retain qualified individuals and deter corruption and bribery. Amends the effective dates of recommended salary increases. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
LEE, CHANG, RHOADS, Awa, Shimabukuro |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1247 SD2
Hawaii State Energy Office; Waste-to-Energy; Solid Waste Diversion; Sustainable Energy
RELATING TO WASTE-TO-ENERGY.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to enter into a public private partnership to develop a waste-to-energy generating facility. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
FEVELLA |
EEP, FIN |
HB1292 |
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SB1249 SD1
UH; Cybersecurity; Data Science; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CYBERSECURITY.
Appropriates moneys for cybersecurity and data science programs at the University of Hawaii Maui College. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, KEITH-AGARAN |
HRE/LBT, WAM |
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SB1253 SD1
Uniform Information Practices Act; Sunshine Law; Office of Information Practices
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES.
Defines "guidance", "opinion", and "ruling". Requires the Director of the Office of Information Practices to provide either a ruling or guidance in writing on open records responses and open meetings complaints. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MCKELVEY |
GVO, JDC |
HB1467 |
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SB1258 SD2 HD1 CD1
DLNR; Kaena Point State Park; Makua; Keawaula
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop and implement a management system for the Kaena point state park, Makua and Keawaula sections. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SHIMABUKURO |
WAL, FIN |
HB1267 |
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SB1261
Renewable Energy; State Facilities; First Responder Facilities; Solar Energy
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires state facilities to prepare a report assessing the feasibility of installing distributed energy resource systems at each facility. Requires state facilities to implement and install the distributed energy resource systems detailed in the reports no later than five years from the issue date of the reports. Gives priority for the required energy efficiency measures to first responder facilities. |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Richards, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EET/GVO, WAM |
HB1315 |
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SB1263 SD1
Boating Law; Commercial Ocean Operators; Vessels; Safety
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL OCEAN RECREATION.
Requires commercial ocean operators who take customers into state waters to engage in recreational activities to have at least one individual aboard the vessel who is rescue diver or lifeguard certified by a nationally recognized certification organization. Requires vessels that transport customers for the purpose of engaging in an activity in state waters to have a backboard, emergency oxygen, and an automated external defibrillator included in its onboard safety equipment. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/28/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
WTL/TCA, CPN |
HB184 |
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SB1264 SD2 HD1
Commercial Fishing; Limited-entry Commercial Fisheries; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL FISHING.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish limited-entry commercial fisheries for fisheries that are not subject to federal fisheries regulations, when appropriate or necessary to ensure sustainable fisheries for two species of fish -- uhu and kala. Requires the Department to obtain community feedback and report annually to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
INOUYE, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WAL, CPC |
HB759 |
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SB1265 SD1
Kaneohe Bay; Restrictions; Commercial Ocean Use Activities; Permits; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO KANEOHE BAY.
Prohibits commercial ocean use activity in Kaneohe Bay waters without a permit. Prohibits any person from advertising any commercial ocean use activity in Kaneohe Bay waters for which the person does not have a permit, lease, or license. Establishes and appropriates funds for full-time equivalent positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
INOUYE, SHIMABUKURO |
WTL, CPN/WAM |
HB1134 |
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SB1272
Department of Agriculture; Program Specialist Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a program specialist position within the Department of Agriculture and appropriates moneys to fund the position. Prioritizes assistance for farmers and ranchers who produce local food that is at least partially consumed within the State. |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB974 |
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SB1278
Forfeiture; Bond or Recognizance
RELATING TO FORFEITURE PURSUANT TO SECTION 804-51, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Allows notice of a bond or recognizance forfeiture to be sent to either the surety (bond company) or surety insurer (insurance company), by certified mail, to start the thirty-day forfeiture countdown for the surety or surety insurer to locate and surrender a principal (criminal defendant) or file a motion or application to set aside the bond or recognizance forfeiture. Provides the State with an avenue to appeal when the court grants a motion or application to set aside a bail bond forfeiture. |
(S)
2/23/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB980 |
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SB1280 SD1
Cigarette Tax Stamp Fees; Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund; Hawaii Tobacco Settlement Special Fund
RELATING TO FUNDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT UNIT.
Increases and stabilizes the amount of funding for the tobacco enforcement special fund within the Department of the Attorney General by: (1) increasing the amount of funds that the tobacco enforcement special fund may carry over at the end of the fiscal year; (2) increasing the cigarette tax stamp fee and concurrently increasing the percentage of the cigarette tax stamp fee deposited to the tobacco enforcement special fund; and (3) amending the amount of funds to be deposited in the tobacco enforcement special fund from the Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
HB982 |
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SB1283
Penal Code; Government Fraud
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT FRAUD.
Adds a new section to chapter 708, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to establish the class C felony offense of government fraud. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB985 |
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SB1284
Penal Code; Official Misconduct; Offenses Against Public Administration
RELATING TO OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT.
Adds a new section to chapter 710, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to establish the class C felony offense of official misconduct. |
(S)
2/23/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB986 |
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SB1286 SD1 HD2
Affordable Housing; HCDA; Lease of State Land; Kakaako Community Development District; Pilot Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Increases options to build affordable housing by allowing the Hawaii community development authority to conduct a pilot program to lease real property for one project in the Kakaako community development district for a term of ninety-nine years. Requires reports to legislature. Repeals 6/30/2122. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB988 |
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SB1287 SD2
DBEDT; Building Renovations; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Makes an appropriation to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for expenses related to building renovations. Effective 1/6/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB989 |
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SB1291 SD1 HD1
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Sea Level Rise Adaptation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE ADAPTATION.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in cooperation with each state agency having operational responsibilities over state facilities to develop a standardized process to conduct vulnerability assessments for facilities at risk from sea level rise and guidance to agencies on how to conduct the vulnerability assessments for their facilities. Makes an appropriation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HB993 |
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SB1295 SD2 HD1
Tax Increment Bonds; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO EXPRESSLY PROVIDE THAT THE LEGISLATURE MAY AUTHORIZE THE COUNTIES TO ISSUE TAX INCREMENT BONDS AND TO EXCLUDE TAX INCREMENT BONDS FROM DETERMINATIONS OF THE FUNDED DEBT OF THE COUNTIES.
Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to expressly provide that the legislature may authorize, by general law, political subdivisions, such as counties, to issue tax increment bonds and to exclude tax increment bonds in calculating the debt limit of the political subdivisions. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Lowen excused (3). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB997 |
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SB1296 SD2 HD2
OPSD; DBEDT; Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DESIGNATED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Establishes the Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization and governing board within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Designates the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to organize the Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization. Establishes full-time equivalent temporary, exempt positions. Makes an appropriation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
HB998 |
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SB1297 SD2
HTDC; Economic Diversification; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Establishes a public policy framework that addresses state goals in the area of economic diversification. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to implement specific projects that address those goals. Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to temporarily re-establish the Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program to provide fifty per cent matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the Department of Defense Office of Naval Research. Establishes the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the revolving fund. Amends the composition of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation Board of Directors to include the Chairperson of the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii, unless the Chairperson, with the approval of the Board of Regents, designates another Regent to serve. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
HB999 |
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SB1302 SD1 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-5 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (5) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, FIN |
HB1004 |
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SB1311 SD2 HD1
Employees' Retirement System; Repeal; Act 192, Session Laws of Hawaii 2007
RELATING TO THE REPEAL OF ACT 192, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2007.
Repeals Act 192, Session Laws of Hawaii 2007, which requires the employees' retirement system to divest itself of investments in companies that provide support for genocide in Darfur, Sudan, and provide annual reports to the legislature on the status of divestment. (HD1) |
(S)
4/25/2023- This measure has been deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, FIN |
HB1013 |
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SB1312 SD1
Employees' Retirement System; Service-Connected Disability; Accidental Death
RELATING TO EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM DISABILITY RETIREMENT.
Clarifies the Employees' Retirement System's eligibility requirement definitions for service-connected disability and accidental death benefits. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
HB1014 |
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SB1316
State Funds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
Amends various general fund appropriations to help the State meet its American Rescue Plan Act maintenance of effort obligations. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB1018 |
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SB1317 SD3 HD1
Broadband Funds; Office of the Lieutenant Governor; Broadband Infrastructure Development; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BROADBAND.
Transfers the Hawaii broadband and digital equity office from the department of business, economic development, and tourism to the office of the lieutenant governor on a temporary, four-year basis. Appropriates general funds to provide required matching funds for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. Appropriates funds received by the State from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. Requires the office of the lieutenant governor to convene and lead the working group established pursuant to Act 231, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HET, FIN |
HB1019 |
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SB1318
Department of Budget and Finance; Unclaimed Property Program
RELATING TO PAYMENT OF CLAIMS OF THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PROGRAM.
Increases the amount of moneys that can be carried over at June 30 of each fiscal year by the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund from $1,300,000 to $2,500,000. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB1020 |
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SB1319 SD1
Funds; Appropriations; Governor's Authority
RELATING TO FUNDS.
Reinstates the Governor's authority to transfer certain funds to cope with the effects of natural disasters, for operating purposes, or to supplement the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Fire Fighter's Contingency Fund. Effective July 1, 2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/WTL, WAM |
HB1021 |
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SB1320
Funds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.
Appropriates general funds to various programs due to anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability for departments to transfer funds between programs. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB1022 |
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SB1321
Funds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.
Appropriates general funds to various programs due to anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability for departments to transfer funds between programs. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB1023 |
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SB1323
Professional and Vocational Licensing; Abandonment
RELATING TO THE PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING ACT.
Amends the Professional and Vocational Licensing Act to reduce the time frame for which an application is considered abandoned from two years to one year and to specify how this one-year period applies to the process for applications for examination. |
(S)
2/22/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
HB1025 |
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SB1324 SD1
Insurance Code; Captive Insurers; Producers; Trade Name; Third Party Administrators; Surety Bond; Reinsurance Intermediary-Managers; Unfair Methods of Competition; Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices; Reinsurers; Non-Insurance Benefits
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Amends various provisions of title 24 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) to update and improve existing provisions. Adds the term "doing business as" to "trade name" statutory references. Clarifies continuing education provider filing requirements. Clarifies reinsurance intermediary-manager filing requirements. Amends the surety bond threshold requirement for third party administrators and clarifies the audited financial statements requirements. Adopts revised National Association of Insurance Commissioners Model #880 Unfair Trade Practices Act regarding expansion of value-added products beyond health products. Aligns section 431:13-103, HRS, with changes made to article 9 of chapter 431 by Act 110, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021. Amends the definitions of "controlled unaffiliated business" and "participant" as applied to captive insurance companies. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB1026 |
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SB1325 SD1
Money Transmitter; Money Transmission; Permissible Investments; Tangible Net Worth; Division of Financial Institutions
RELATING TO MONEY TRANSMITTERS MODERNIZATION ACT.
Aligns Hawaii's money transmitters law with the provisions of the Model Money Transmitters Modernization Act, thereby enabling Hawaii to work within a network of states to license, supervise, and examine transglobal money transmission companies as a multi-state system. Enables timely, coordinated, and efficient regulation of money transmission companies to achieve financial stability and economic growth, while providing consumer protection. Allows the State to share resources, data, and technology tools with other states to create a stronger multi-state system of financial regulation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to ECD, CPC, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, CPC |
HB1027 |
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SB1326 SD1
Insurance; Health Insurance; External Review Procedure; Mammography
RELATING TO TITLE 24, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Provides amendments to external review procedures to improve consistency with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Uniform Health Carrier External Review Model Act. Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to cover mandated services for mammography at least as favorably as coverage for other radiological examinations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB1028 |
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SB1328 SD1
Public Utilities Commission; Special Fund; Ceiling; General Fund; Chapter 269, Hawaii Revised Statutes
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION SPECIAL FUND CARRYOVER BALANCE.
Increases the balance that may be retained in the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund at the end of each fiscal year to an unspecified amount. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB1030 |
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SB1332 SD1 HD2
Emergency Management; State of Emergency; Price Control
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies that emergency management powers must be consistent with the state constitution. Clarifies the scope of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Clarifies the powers of the Governor and mayors to extend or terminate a state of emergency or local state of emergency, respectively. Delineates allowable uses of Major Disaster Fund moneys. Amends the amount of additional funds that may be made available for the purpose of matching federal disaster relief fund. Shortens the duration of price control periods from 96 hours to 72 hours. Defines "severe warning" to recognize that entities other than the National Weather Service may issue warnings that may require the activation of the emergency management system. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HB1034 |
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SB1343 SD1
Department of Education; Enrollment; Certificate of Release
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Clarifies that a minor student's parent or legal guardian produce the required student records when transferring schools. Clarifies that emancipated minors may also produce the required student records when transferring schools. Clarifies that the transfer process is the same whether a transfer is within the same complex area or to another complex area. Clarifies that requirements do not apply to McKinney-Vento eligible students. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, JDC |
HB1045 |
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SB1345
Department of Education; Report; Autism Spectrum Disorder
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Changes the Department of Education's quarterly report on autism spectrum disorder to an annual report. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to EDU. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU |
HB1047 |
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SB1350 SD1
Climate Change; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to address impacts of climate change and to mitigate further impacts on the State through carbon sequestration and resiliency planning. Allocates funds to the sea level rise voluntary relocation fund. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB1052 |
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SB1351 SD2 HD2
DOH; Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Program; Establishment; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes the infant and early childhood mental health program within the department of health to provide and coordinate mental health services for children from birth up to age five. Appropriates funds for the establishment of the program, including for an unspecified number of permanent full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
HB1053 |
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SB1352 SD2 HD2
Historic Preservation; Historic Property; State Historic Preservation Division; Third-party Review; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Adds a definition for "affordable housing" and amends the definition of "historic property" used in the State's historic preservation program. Allows the State Historic Preservation Division to contract its historic reviews to third-party consultants under certain conditions, including that the project is being undertaken to provide affordable housing and the project proponent pays for the department to contract the consultant. Sunsets 7/1/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Hussey-Burdick, Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, WAL, FIN |
HB1054 |
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SB1353 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; General Excise Tax Exemption; Use Tax Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts gross income from the planning, design, financing, or construction of any development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise and use taxes. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/HOU, WAM |
HB1055 |
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SB1354 SD2
Historic Preservation; DHHL; Project Reviews of Proposed State Projects
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review of the effect of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction except for projects affecting properties listed or nominated for inclusion in the Hawaii register of historic places or the national register of historic places or located in a designated historic district. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
HB1056 |
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SB1356 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Adoption
RELATING TO ADOPTION.
Allows an adopted individual to benefit both by relationship through a natural parent and through an adoptive parent in a disposition or other designation as provided for in accordance with the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, or administrative rules. Allows the adopted individual and individual's natural family to continue having the same familial relationship. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, JDC |
HB1058 |
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SB1363
Expungement of Juvenile Arrest Records; Diversion Program
RELATING TO EXPUNGING JUVENILE RECORDS.
Adds additional circumstances in which family courts may expunge juvenile arrest records. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1065 |
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SB1369 SD1
Department of Health; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Oahu Region Transfer
RELATING TO THE REPEAL OF ACT 212, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2021, AS AMENDED BY ACT 150, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022.
By 12/31/2027, requires the transfer of the Oahu Regional Health Care System in its entirety from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
HB1071 |
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SB1371 SD1
Marriage License Fee; Department of Health; Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund
RELATING TO FEES FOR MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Increases the marriage license fee from $60 to $100. Increases the compensation for a marriage license agent from $9 to $15 per license. Authorizes deposits of marriage license fees into the Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund. Adjusts the distribution of the marriage license fee among various domestic violence prevention special funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB1073 |
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SB1377 SD1
Water Pollution Control; Director of Health
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION CONTROL.
Revises chapter 342D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to add definitions that are consistent with federal Clean Water Act regulations. Clarifies the Director of Health's role as a certifying agency including enforcement of water quality certifications, and increases certain statutory civil penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2023- The committee(s) on WAL/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL/EEP, FIN |
HB1079 |
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SB1379 SD1
Care Homes; Penalties
RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR UNLICENSED CARE HOMES.
Clarifies the penalty to be assessed on any person who intentionally operates a care facility without a certificate or license. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
HB1081 |
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SB1380 SD1
Medical Cannabis Dispensary System; Physician-Patient Relationship; Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Patient Relationship; Written Certification; Waiting room; Violations; Continuing Education
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Requires that written certifications for a patient with a chronic condition be valid for three years. Removes the requirement that a certifying physician or advanced practice registered nurse have a "bona fide" physician-patient or advanced practice registered nurse-patient relationship to certify that a patient has a debilitating medical condition pursuant to chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Defines "waiting room" within a medical cannabis retail dispensary and allows primary caregivers, qualifying out-of-state patients, and caregivers of a qualifying out-of-state patient to access the waiting room; clarifies that each day of a violation of chapter 329D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is a separate violation; and amends the rule-making authority for dispensary-to-dispensary sales. Requires medical cannabis dispensaries, in conjunction with physicians and advanced practice registered nurses who issue written certifications pursuant to section 329-123, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to conduct the continuing education and training program required by section 329D-26, Hawaii Revised Statutes, rather than the Department of Health. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC |
HB1082 |
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SB1384 SD2 HD2
Hawaii Workforce Development Council; Hawaii Workforce Development Board; Conflict of Interest; Chairperson of Board; K-12 Agriculture Workforce Development Pipeline Initiative
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Amends chapter 202, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to be consistent with the General Appropriations Act of 2021, Act 88, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021. Renames "Hawaii workforce development council" to "Hawaii workforce development board". Requires the Hawaii workforce development board and local workforce development boards to develop written conflict of interest policies consistent with federal law and regulations. Requires the governor to select the chairperson of the board from among the seventeen private sector members. Requires the Hawaii workforce development board to assist the governor in coordinating local workforce development boards to improve the workforce development system. Repeals the requirement for the department of labor and industrial relations to submit an annual report to the legislature on the activities of the k-12 agriculture workforce development pipeline initiative. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, FIN |
HB1086 |
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SB1385 SD1
Wage and Hour Law; Employee; Guaranteed Compensation; Employer Recordkeeping
RELATING TO THE WAGE AND HOUR LAW.
Expands the coverage of employees and employers covered under the minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping requirements of chapter 387, Hawaii Revised Statutes, by deleting from the definition of "employee" employees guaranteed a monthly compensation of $2,000 or more. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, JHA |
HB1087 |
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SB1386 SD1
Water Shortage and Emergency; Declaration
RELATING TO DECLARATION OF WATER SHORTAGE AND EMERGENCY.
Clarifies the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management of the Department of Land and Natural Resources can declare water shortages and emergencies. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
HB1088 |
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SB1389 SD2
Residential Real Property Transactions; Mandatory Seller Disclosures; Sea Level Rise Exposure Area
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY DISCLOSURES WITHIN SHORELINE AREAS.
Requires mandatory disclosure of all existing permitted and unpermitted shoreline erosion control structures and the annual coastal erosion rates for shoreline properties in real estate transactions when publicly available. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
HB1091 |
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SB1392 SD1
Community Correctional Centers; Pretrial Detainees
RELATING TO PERIODIC REVIEWS OF DETAINEES IN COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTERS.
Extends the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's period of time to reassess pretrial detainees on a regular basis for reconsideration of pretrial release. (SD1) |
(S)
2/29/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB1094 |
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SB1395
Uniform Controlled Substances Act
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.
Updates the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to make it consistent with amendments in the federal controlled substances law as required by section 329-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1097 |
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SB1396
Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Electronic Prescription Accountability System
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.
Amends section 4 of Act 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, to make permanent the requirements under section 329-38.2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to check the electronic prescription accountability system in certain situations as enumerated. |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
HB1098 |
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SB1398 SD1
Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2022; Income Tax; Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax
RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2022. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB1100 |
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SB1400 SD1 HD1
Department of Transportation; Harbor Improvements; Capital Advancement Contracts
RELATING TO CAPITAL ADVANCEMENT CONTRACTS.
Increases the total contract value and total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts entered into by the department of transportation for harbor improvements. Requires reports to the legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
HB1102 |
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SB1404 SD1 HD1
Department of Transportation; Airports; Reimbursement for Fines Levied; Private Financing of Airport Improvements or Constructions
RELATING TO AERONAUTICS.
Authorizes the department of transportation airports division to demand and collect reimbursement from any airport contractor, tenant, or user for the entire amount of fines and penalties levied for the violation of federal, state, or county laws related to environmental protection or the United States Department of Homeland Security. Allows the department of transportation airports division to enter into a capital advancement contract with a private party for certain public improvement or construction projects at Hawaii's airports under certain circumstances. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
HB1106 |
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SB1405 SD1
Commercial Motor Vehicle; Weight Limits
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS.
Requires vehicle weights to be consistent with federal weight limits with respect to legal limits for gross vehicle weight and axle loads traveling on all public roadways. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, JHA |
HB1107 |
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SB1406
Commercial Motor Vehicle; Penalties and Fines
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE FINES.
Amends the law relating to vehicle weight violations by replacing the fine schedule and increasing the potential fines based on multitude and magnitude of vehicle weight violations. |
(S)
2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB1108 |
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SB1410 SD1
Pickup Trucks; Passengers in Load-carrying Area or Beds
RELATING TO TRUCK BEDS.
Prohibits operation of a pickup truck with any passengers seated in the bed or load-carrying area unless in an emergency or an officially authorized parade caravan, or exhibition. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB1112 |
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SB1411 SD2 HD1
Drug and Alcohol Toxicology Testing Laboratory; Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TOXICOLOGY TESTING LABORATORY.
Amends the name and administration of the drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory special fund. Appropriates funds. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB1113 |
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SB1413 SD2 HD1
University of Hawaii; Residence for Tuition Purposes
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESIDENT TUITION FEE.
Requires the University of Hawaii to grant resident tuition fees for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus to individuals who have graduated from a Hawaii high school and are enrolling in an undergraduate degree program, under certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HET, FIN |
HB1115 |
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SB1414 SD2
UH; Research; Training; Contracts; Grants; Procurement; Research and Training Revolving Fund; Exemption; Reports
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Exempts certain University of Hawaii contracts involving research and training from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code and requires the Board of Regents to develop internal policies and procedures for those procurements. Repeals the requirement that the Board of Regents develop internal policies and procedures for the procurement of construction. Authorizes the University of Hawaii President to delegate procurement authority for research and training to the University's Vice President for Research and Innovation. Requires the Board of Regents to submit reports to the Legislature. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HET, LGO, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KIM, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
HET, LGO, FIN |
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SB1415 SD2 HD1
UH; Employees; Telework; Reports
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires the University of Hawaii to submit annual reports of all university employees who performed work from a location outside of the State during the applicable year to the legislature no later than December 31 of that year. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) La Chica voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
KIM, AWA, Dela Cruz, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB1416 SD2
Government Accountability; Legislative Hearings; Studies and Reports; State Funded Programs; Mandatory Reports
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY.
Requires any report of a study or an audit enacted with a legislative appropriation or adopted by concurrent resolution to be submitted to the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the chairs of the appropriate subject matter committee of each house, and the Legislative Reference Bureau library. Requires a public hearing or informational briefing within 1 year of receipt of the report, except under certain circumstances. Requires a public hearing or informational briefing within 1 year of the publication of the performance audit reports. Exempts financial and other regularly occurring audits. Requires state departments and agencies to submit a report to the Legislature containing certain information regarding new, funded state programs within 1 year of the date on which the program's enabling Act became law. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KIM, CHANG, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
LMG, FIN |
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SB1418 SD2 HD2
Excessive Noise Control; Disorderly Conduct; Residential or Mixed-Use Areas; Counties; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
Establishes that a person's conduct that produces, or causes to be produced, noise exceeding a certain decibel level during night time hours in any area zoned as residential or mixed-use residential is an unreasonable noise that constitutes the offense of disorderly conduct. Appropriates funds for enforcement. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Aiu, Garcia, Gates, Holt, Kong, La Chica, Lamosao, Matsumoto, Poepoe voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Ganaden, Kila, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Kim, Wakai |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
HB1302 |
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SB1420
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Campaign Contributions; State Elected Officials; County Elected Officials; Legislative Sessions; Prohibition
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Prohibits state and county elected officials from soliciting and accepting campaign contributions during any regular session or special session of the state legislature, including any extension of any regular session or special session and any legislative recess days, holidays, and weekends. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB726 |
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SB1421
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Fraud; Disqualification; Elective Public Office; Conviction
RELATING TO FRAUD.
Establishes the offense of fraud as a class B felony. Disqualifies a person from holding elective public office for a period of ten years upon conviction of fraud. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB711 |
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SB1425
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Campaign Funds; Permitted Uses
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FUNDS.
Limits the permitted uses of campaign funds to only those purposes that are directly related to the campaigns of candidates. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB727 |
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SB1433
Petty Misdemeanor; Misdemeanor; Sentence of Imprisonment; Increase
RELATING TO SENTENCES OF IMPRISONMENT.
Increases the maximum sentence of imprisonment from one year to two years for a misdemeanor and thirty days to one year for a petty misdemeanor. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
MORIWAKI |
JDC |
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SB1434
CIP; 12th Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWELFTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 12th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
WAM |
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SB1438 SD1
Office of Consumer Protection; Department of Commerce and Consumer Protection; Department of the Attorney General; Transfer
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Transfers the Office of Consumer Protection from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Protection to the Department of the Attorney General. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC/WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
GVO, CPN/JDC/WAM |
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SB1440
CIP; Fourteenth Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourteenth senatorial district. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KIM, Richards, Wakai |
WAM |
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SB1441 SD1
Government Contracts; Procurement; Protests
RELATING TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT.
Clarifies the deadline for submitting written protests that are based on the content of a solicitation. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
GVO, JDC |
HB816 |
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SB1442 SD2 HD2
Ohana Zones Pilot Program; Construction; Facilities; General Excise Tax Exemption; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OHANA ZONES.
Establishes positions within the Office of the Governor to be responsible for the deployment of the capital improvement funds appropriated by this Act. Appropriates funds for the ohana zones pilot program for expenses relating to operations, upkeep of facilities, provision of services, administrative costs, and the construction of facilities. Makes the ohana zones pilot program a government assistance program for purposes of a general excise tax exemption. Specifies that certain exemptions shall apply to the ohana zone construction. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
HSG, FIN |
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SB1444 SD1
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Mental Health; Provisional Licensure; Marriage and Family Therapists; Mental Health Counselors; Psychologists; Licensed Clinical Social Workers; Insurance Reimbursement; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes provisional or associate level licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and psychologists and authorizes insurance reimbursements in certain circumstances. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling has been exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Parts II, III, IV, and V takes effect on 7/1/2026. (SD1) |
(S)
2/23/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
HB1242 |
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SB1447 SD1 HD1
Cigarettes, Tobacco Products, and Electronic Smoking Devices; Sale; Regulation; County Authority
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Repeals existing law that preempted local ordinances or regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices and nullified and voided any conflicting local laws and regulations. Allows counties to adopt ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices that do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law that govern smoking. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
JHA, CPC, FIN |
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SB1451
Journalists and Newscasters; Disclosure
RELATING TO EVIDENCE.
Limits compelled disclosure of sources or unpublished information for journalists, newscasters, and persons participating in collection or dissemination of news or information of substantial public interest. Establishes exceptions. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA |
JDC |
HB1502 |
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SB1452
Office of Information Practices; Director; Term; Selection Committee
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES.
Establishes a six-year term and the selection process for the Director of the Office of Information Practices. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA |
JDC |
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SB1454 SD2
Psilocybin; DOH; Therapeutic Psilocybin Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PSILOCYBIN.
Establishes the Therapeutic Psilocybin Working Group within the Department of Health. Requires the working group to examine the medicinal and therapeutic effects of psilocybin or psilocybin based products on mental health, report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025, and dissolve on 6/30/2025. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB1337 |
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SB1456 SD1
SPRB; Honokaa Land Company ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO HONOKAA LAND COMPANY, LLC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Honokaa Land Company, LLC, with acquiring, developing, and renovating agricultural facilities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- Received from Governor re: Consideration Request (Gov. Msg. No. 3). |
GABBARD, INOUYE |
ECD, FIN |
HB943 |
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SB1457 SD1
SPRB; Kohala Mountain Fish Company ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST KOHALA MOUNTAIN FISH COMPANY, LLC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Kohala Mountain Fish Company, LLC, in establishing The Village project. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 21 |
GABBARD, INOUYE |
FIN |
HB691 |
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SB1458 SD1
Department of Health; Counties; Extended Producer Responsibility; Waste Reduction; Packaging; Fast-Moving Consumer Goods; Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Establishes an Extended Producer Responsibility Program. Requires certain producers of fast-moving consumer goods to register with the Department of Health and pay an annual fee based on the amount of packaging volume the covered producer places on the market each calendar year. Provides for the deposit of fees into an Extended Producer Responsibility Special Fund. Provides for the expenditure of moneys from the Extended Producer Responsibility Special Fund for the creation of a report that assesses the resources needed to reduce the volume of packaging waste sent to landfills or power plants that burn municipal solid waste as a fuel by fifty per cent and eighty per cent by a date to be determined by rule. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM/CPN |
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SB1459 SD1
Water Quality; Task Force; Environment; Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; PFAS; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Establishes a task force to examine the consequences of drinking water contamination detected at the Waipahu Wells II Granular Activated Carbon Treatment Facility. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
WTL, WAM |
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SB1461 SD1
Construction Projects; Building Professionals; Exemption
RELATING TO BUILDING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.
Amends the exemption from the requirement that plans and specifications for construction projects be prepared and construction observed by a licensed engineer, architect, or landscape architect to be determined by floor area of work rather than estimated cost. Exempts one- or two-storied structures that are used primarily as a residence from such requirements. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
CHANG |
HOU, CPN |
HB924 |
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SB1462 SD2 HD1
Limited-Profit Housing Associations; Working Group
RELATING TO LIMITED-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS.
Establishes a limited-profit housing associations working group. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
CHANG |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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SB1465 SD2
Procurement; Professional Services; Ranking; Qualified Persons
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Allows agencies to rank fewer than three persons for professional services when fewer than three qualified persons respond to the solicitation or request to use alternative procurement procedures when no qualified person responds to the solicitation. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, FIN |
HB1184 |
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SB1466 SD1
Cesspools; Pilot Program; Counties; Priority Area; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a pilot program within the Environmental Management Division of the Department of Health to work with each county to identify a priority area to expand the county sewerage system or other centralized treatment system to connect individual properties in the priority area and reduce or eliminate cesspools in the identified area. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/PSM, WAM |
HB1396 |
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SB1469 SD1 HD1
First Responders Technology Campus and Cybersecurity Data Center; Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE FIRST RESPONDERS TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS AND CYBERSECURITY DATA CENTER.
Appropriates funds for the development of the First Responders Technology Campus and Cybersecurity Data Center. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HET with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ganaden, Kapela voting no (2) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). |
KOUCHI |
WAL, HET, FIN |
HB1493 |
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SB1470 SD2
PSD; Women; Correctional Centers; Control Rooms; Cameras; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Requires the Department of Public Safety to install digital cameras in all guard control rooms of any correctional center housing women. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to CMV, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KEOHOKALOLE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
HB1235 |
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SB1472 SD2 HD1
Behavioral Health; Mental Health; Crisis Services; National Suicide Prevention Lifeline; 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; Department of Health Behavioral Health Administration; Hawaii CARES Crisis Helpline; Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for the expansion and enhancement of the suicide crisis hotline and crisis management services provided by contracted service providers through the Hawaii Coordinated Access Resource Entry System (CARES) Crisis Helpline; expansion and enhancement of the crisis mobile outreach services provided by contracted service providers through the Hawaii CARES Crisis Helpline; expansion of licensed crisis residential shelter services provided by contracted service providers through the Hawaii CARES Crisis Helpline; expansion of bed stabilization services provided by contracted service providers through the Hawaii CARES Crisis Helpline; and expansion of certified community behavioral health clinics with services coordinated through the Hawaii CARES crisis helpline. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HLT, FIN |
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SB1473 SD2 HD2
Medicaid; Coverage; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders; Applied Behavior Analysis; Department of Health; Department of Human Services; Department of Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires DOH, DHS, and DOE to research rules, policies, and plan amendments necessary to ensure that medically necessary services, including applied behavior analysis services, for individuals twenty-six years of age or younger with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, are covered under the early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment benefit; state special education services and programs; and the medicaid section 1915(c) home and community based waiver for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/17/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 690). |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
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SB1474 SD2
Medicaid; Home- and Community-Based Services; DHS; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services for the achievement of full funding, including estimated payment increases, of Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
HB1341 |
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SB1475 SD1
DLNR; Maintenance Dredging; Port Infrastructure; Strategic Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PORT INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create a strategic plan for maintenance dredging of important port and harbor locations and report the plan to the Legislature. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to complete a minimum of two projects identified in the strategic plan. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Fukunaga, Keith-Agaran, Kim |
WTL, WAM |
HB1320 |
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SB1476 SD2
SPRBs; West Maui Hospital and Medical Center; County of Maui; Matching Funds ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist West Maui Hospital Foundation, Inc. in the construction of West Maui Hospital and Medical Center in the County of Maui, including any necessary infrastructure. Requires the County of Maui to serve as guarantor of any debt service on the special purpose revenue bonds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
MCKELVEY |
HLT, FIN |
HB1255 |
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SB1477 SD1
Board of Land and Natural Resources; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Counties; Wharfs; Launching Ramps; Small Boat Harbors; Transfer; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.
Transfers from the Department of Land and Natural Resources certain wharfs, launching ramps, and small boat harbors on Maui to the County of Maui with the corresponding revenue from those harbors. Appropriates funds. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
WTL/PSM, WAM |
HB1318 |
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SB1478 SD1 HD1
Offensive Cybersecurity Program; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Report; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OFFENSIVE CYBERSECURITY.
Establishes an offensive cybersecurity program within the office of enterprise technology services to analyze and evaluate cybersecurity threats and increase cybersecurity awareness and education. Establishes a goal for all state and county agencies to identify and address vulnerabilities having a benchmark score exceeding 3.9 on the common vulnerability scoring system by 1/1/2026. Makes appropriations and authorizes the establishment of positions. Requires reports. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
MCKELVEY, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB1479
Statewide Traffic Code; Pedestrians; Jaywalking; Minors; Penalty
RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
Increases from $100 to $200 the fine imposed against an adult pedestrian who improperly crosses the street if the pedestrian does so while accompanied by a minor under the age of 15. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB1482 SD1
HTDC; Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Kidani |
HET, FIN |
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SB1483
Cyber Harassment; Cyberstalking; Prohibition; Civil Liabilities; Injunction
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Prohibits cyber harassment and cyberstalking. Allows for civil liabilities and injunctions for cyber harassment and cyberstalking. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, DELA CRUZ, FUKUNAGA, LEE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Keith-Agaran, Keohokalole, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
JDC |
HB1220 |
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SB1485 SD1
Small Boat Harbors; State Parks; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Capital Improvement Projects; Existing Facilities
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT STATE SMALL BOAT HARBORS AND STATE PARKS.
Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to engage in capital improvement project work at state small boat harbors and state parks without prior approval from the Legislature and Governor for existing facilities. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI |
GVO/WTL, WAM |
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SB1486 SD2 HD1
Meat Processing Capacity; Expansion; Wild Game; Food Distribution Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
Requires the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness; Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife; and Department of Health, Food Safety Branch; and in consultation with the County of Maui Axis Deer Task Force, to develop and implement a plan to expand the meat processing and distribution capacity in the State to allow for meat from axis deer and other wild game to be processed for distribution by nonprofit food distribution services by 7/1/2024. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, DECOITE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Kim, San Buenaventura |
AGR, FIN |
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SB1488 SD2 HD3
UH; CTAHR; Beef Cattle Interisland Ocean Transportation Study; Livestock; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LIVESTOCK.
Requires the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, in consultation with livestock industry stakeholders, to conduct a study to assess the effects of heat stress on beef cattle during interisland ocean transportation. Requires a report. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Ihara, Inouye, Keith-Agaran, San Buenaventura |
AGR, HET, FIN |
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SB1490 SD1 HD2
State Employees; Professionally Licensed; Certified; Duty to Defend
RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYEES.
Requires the attorney general to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees from civil actions or proceedings, subject to certain circumstances. Establishes certain filing and hearing requirements for when the attorney general refuses to defend a state employee. Requires that if the State refuses to defend a state employee from civil actions on certain grounds, that the State file a motion to be heard with the court. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1492 SD2 HD2
DOH; AG; Mental Health; Judiciary; Assisted Community Treatment; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the department of health to track and publicly report certain data relating to crisis reports, emergency mental health transports, and court-ordered treatments. Requires the department of health to respond to reports about persons having severe mental illness who are in need of assistance, assess whether those persons may fulfill the criteria for assisted community treatment, and coordinate the process for an assisted community treatment order if indicated. Establishes that a court's denial of a petition for involuntary commitment shall serve as notification to the department of health that the person should be evaluated for assisted community treatment. Requires the department of the attorney general to assist with the preparation and filing of petitions for assisted community treatment, unless declined by the petitioner. Appropriates funds to the department of health for software and data collection and publication. Appropriates funds for statewide education and training on policies related to emergency examination and hospitalization and assisted community treatment. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, KEITH-AGARAN, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
HB1503 |
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SB1495 SD1
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE MOTION PICTURE, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND FILM PRODUCTION INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Clarifies requirements for film productions with production expenditures of $1,000,000 or more claiming the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit. Increases the annual cap from $50,000,000 to $75,000,000 for the total amount of the motion picture, digital media, and film production tax credit. Requires productions to meet certain local hire and local vendor quotas. Expands the definition of qualified production for the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to include streaming platforms. Takes effect 1/6/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Kim, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EET, WAM |
HB1494 |
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SB1497 SD1
Department of Transportation; Highways Clean Energy Technology Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
Establishes the Highways Clean Energy Technology Pilot Program within the Department of Transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
TCA/EET, WAM |
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SB1498 SD1 HD2
BLNR; Agricultural Lands; Taro Land Protection; LUC; Inventory; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF TARO.
Prohibits the Board of Land and Natural Resources from disturbing or acquiring for development certain wetland or dryland taro growing lands. Establishes a taro lands classification for public lands. Permits structures for loi or mala taro fields in the agricultural district. Establishes growth and perpetuation of traditional Hawaiian crops as a goal of the Hawaii State Planning Act. Requires and appropriates funds for the Land Use Commission to create an inventory of taro lands and consult with former members of the Taro Security and Purity Task Force in the creation of the inventory. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
SHIMABUKURO |
AGR, WAL, FIN |
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SB1499
Taro; Cultivation and Production; Traditional Hawaiian foods; Income Tax; General Excise Tax; Exemption
RELATING TO TARO.
Exempts income derived from the business of taro cultivation or production of taro products from the income tax. Exempts from the general excise tax the gross proceeds or income received from the sale of any product resulting from the cultivation and production of unprocessed taro. |
(S)
2/10/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO |
AEN, WAM |
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SB1501 SD1
Board of Land and Natural Resources; Agricultural Lands; Taro Land Protection
RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF TARO LANDS.
Prohibits the Board of Land and Natural Resources from disturbing or acquiring for development certain wetland taro growing lands. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO |
AEN/WTL, JDC |
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SB1504 SD2 HD1
Museum of Modern Hawaii History; Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A MODERN HAWAII HISTORY MUSEUM.
Establishes the museum of modern Hawaii history. Establishes a task force to develop plans for the establishment, construction, and operation of the museum of modern Hawaii history. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
LEE, CHANG, DECOITE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Ihara, Kidani |
CAI, FIN |
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SB1506 SD2 HD1
Department of Transportation; Bicycle Safety; Pedestrian Safety; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Appropriates funds to the department of transportation for bicycle and pedestrian safety. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
LEE |
TRN, FIN |
HB1418 |
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SB1509 SD2 HD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; State Archives Preservation and Long-term Access Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE ARCHIVES.
Authorizes the state archives preservation and long-term access special fund to be used to preserve and provide long-term access to other materials preserved at the state archives, in addition to government records. Establishes additional funding sources for, and authorizes additional expenditures of moneys from, the state archives preservation and long-term access special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
FUKUNAGA |
LGO, FIN |
HB1370 |
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SB1510 SD1
UH; Astronomy; Instruments; Center; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ASTRONOMY ENGINEERING AND INSTRUMENTATION.
Establishes a center for the design, development, and fabrication of astronomical instruments within the University of Hawaii. Appropriates funds for the center's planning and design and 10 full-time equivalent faculty positions within the center. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Keohokalole, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB1511 SD2 HD2 CD2
RCUH; UH; Purpose; Powers; Exemptions; Contracts for Services
RELATING TO THE RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Clarifies the purpose of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii and that its undertakings shall be limited to acts that are reasonably necessary to carry out its purpose. Repeals the requirement that the University of Hawaii contract with the Research Corporation when the University determines that other various agencies cannot more effectively or efficiently accomplish certain research and training activities. Grandfathers existing Research Corporation contracts and requires new contracts be subject to new limitations. Limits the scope of the special account the Research Corporation is authorized to establish. Requires revolving accounts to follow University of Hawaii Administrative Procedure 12.204. Limits internal service orders and revolving accounts of the Research Corporation that use University intramural funds to certain projects and requires biannual reports to the Legislature. (CD2) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 832). |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, Kidani, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB1512
Condominiums; Meetings; Members; Proxies; Internet; Voting
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Prohibits the use of proxies in condominium association voting. Requires associations to allow members to vote by mail and attend and cast votes in association meetings through internet, teleconference, or other electronic transmission technology. Requires associations to mail out paper ballots before any annual or other periodic election of board members. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to CPN. |
KIM |
CPN |
HB1298 |
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SB1514
Campaign Spending Commission; Training; Candidate and Noncandidate Committees
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.
Requires at least one individual from each candidate and noncandidate committee to complete mandatory training on key campaign spending laws, reporting requirements, and deadlines at least once every election cycle. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA, MCKELVEY |
JDC |
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SB1515
Election Campaigns; Code of Fair Campaign Practices
RELATING TO FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES.
Adopts the Code of Fair Campaign Practices that candidates may use as a guide for their election campaigns. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA |
JDC |
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SB1520 SD2 HD1
UH; Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub; DBEDT; Workforce Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PACIFIC HYDROGEN HUB.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to work with the University of Hawaii on workforce development activities that support the development of the Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub and other related aspects of the State's hydrogen energy industry. Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
DELA CRUZ |
EEP/HET, FIN |
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SB1521 SD2 HD1
Integrated Land Use Plan; OPSD; HSEO; HDOA; DOT; HTA; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE LAND USE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to create an integrated land use study for the use of land within the agricultural district. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, Department of Agriculture, Department of Transportation, and Hawaii Tourism Authority to update various state functional plans. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ |
WAL/AGR, FIN |
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SB1522 SD2 HD2
HTA; Repeal; DBEDT; Office of Destination Management; Regenerative Tourism; Destination Management Action Plans; Convention Center Enterprise Special Fund; Tourism Liaison Officer; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes an Office of Destination Management within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Office of Destination Management to implement certain county destination management action plans. Repeals the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Establishes and appropriates funds for a tourism liaison officer within the office of the governor. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
DELA CRUZ |
TOU/ECD, WAL, FIN |
HB1376 |
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SB1523 SD1
State Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects; Application for Licensure; Denial; Written Notice
RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS, SURVEYORS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.
Requires the State Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects to, upon its denial of an application for licensure, provide the applicant with a written notice of denial accompanied by a written explanation describing the reasons for the Board's denial. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 17 |
ELEFANTE, Inouye, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
CPC |
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SB1526
Reproductive Health Care Services
RELATING TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE.
Explicitly provides that a patient has a right to choose to obtain an abortion, or terminate a pregnancy if the termination is necessary to protect the patient's life or health. Repeals criminal penalties for violations of certain abortion provisions. Clarifies which health care providers may provide abortion care. |
(S)
2/14/2023- Re-Referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC |
HB1441 |
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SB1531 SD2
Beneficial Treatments Advisory Council; DOH; Mental Health
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes the Beneficial Treatments Advisory Council to review mental health treatment information and advise the Department of Health. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 17 |
LEE, San Buenaventura |
HLT, CPC |
HB1340 |
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SB1532 SD2 HD1
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Awards; Hawaii Leadership Awards Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS.
Establishes the Hawaii leadership awards program to honor persons from Hawaii who have made considerable and outstanding contributions to the State and who serve as an inspiration to others. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/15/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678). |
LEE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
CAI, FIN |
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SB1535 SD1 HD1
Traffic Safety; Department of Transportation; Construction Projects; Exemptions; Historic Preservation; Archeological Review; Environmental Impact Statement Law
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Allows the director of transportation to exempt certain ground transportation facility projects from historic preservation review and the environmental impact statement law, subject to certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
LEE |
TRN, WAL, FIN |
HB1347 |
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SB1537
State Budget; Capital Improvement Projects; Executive Branch ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for fiscal biennium 2023–2025. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
WAM |
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SB1538 SD2 HD1
Judiciary; Capital Improvement Projects; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Makes appropriations to the Judiciary for capital improvement projects for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2023, and ending 6/30/2025. Effective 1/7/2059. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KEITH-AGARAN |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1539
Grants; Chapter 42F; Capital Improvement Projects; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Appropriates moneys for grants pursuant to chapter 42F, HRS, for expenditure in fiscal year 2023-2024 for capital improvement projects. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
WAM |
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SB1540 SD1
Mental Health Treatment Diversion; Probation Violators; Behavioral Health Crisis Centers; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO REHABILITATION.
Expands the Criminal Justice Diversion Program. Amends the allowable period of court-ordered assisted community treatment and considerations for extensions. Allows courts to require certain probation violators to undergo mental health evaluation and treatment as a condition of continued probation. Requires DOH to contract with behavioral health crisis centers. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
JDC/HHS, WAM |
HB1442 |
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SB1543 SD2 HD2
Comprehensive Public Funding; Campaign Spending Commission; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE.
Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State, to begin with the 2026 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit a progress and final report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
JHA, FIN |
HB967 |
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SB1544
Fraud; Class B Felony; Establishment; Disqualification; Elective Public Office; Conviction
RELATING TO FRAUD.
Establishes the offense of fraud as a class B felony. Disqualifies a person from holding elective public office for a period of ten years upon conviction of fraud. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
RHOADS, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, Dela Cruz, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
JDC |
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SB1547 SD1 HD1
ADC; Economic Development; Food Security; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS.
Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates moneys for food and product innovation facilities on the islands of Molokai and Oahu. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ |
AGR, ECD, FIN |
HB1426 |
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SB1549 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Na Ala Hele Program; Trails; Operating Costs; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for operating costs and personnel to manage certain trailheads as part of the Na Ala Hele Trail and Access Program. Takes effect 07/01/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB1394 |
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SB1551 SD2
Department of Human Services; Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions; Supportive Housing Pilot Program; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Appropriations; Reports ($)
RELATING TO SUPPORTIVE HOUSING.
Establishes a supportive housing pilot program in the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions. Appropriates funds. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HSG/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG/HLT, FIN |
HB1397 |
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SB1557 SD1
Protocol Gifts; Written Record; Transfer of Gifts
RELATING TO GIFTS.
Establishes procedures for the custody, inventory, and care of protocol gifts received by members of either house of the Legislature or state employees. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
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SB1558
Elections; Ballots; Unopposed Candidates; Primary Elections
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Provides that in the case of an unopposed candidate in the primary election, the candidate's name shall not appear on the primary election ballot but shall instead appear on the general election ballot. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB1559 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Electronic Copy; 48-Hour Availability; Third or Final Reading; Legislature (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 15, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW ELECTRONIC COPIES, AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO PRINTED COPIES, OF A BILL TO BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS OF A HOUSE IN WHICH THE BILL IS BEING VOTED UPON FOR THIRD OR FINAL READING IN FULFILLMENT OF THE FORTY-EIGHT HOUR AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENT.
Amends the State Constitution to allow electronic copies, as an alternative to printed copies, of a bill to be made available for members of a house of the Legislature in which the bill is being voted upon for third or final reading in fulfillment of the 48-hour availability requirement. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1560
State and Local Elections; Voter Registration; Voter Age
RELATING TO VOTING.
Allows an individual who is seventeen years of age but will be eighteen years of age on or before the next general election to register and vote at the primary election immediately preceding that general election and in any co-occurring or intervening special election. Takes effect upon ratification of an appropriate constitutional amendment. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB1561 SD1
Voting; Age Qualification; State and County Elections; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II, SECTION 1, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO CHANGE THE AGE QUALIFICATION FOR VOTING IN STATE OR LOCAL ELECTIONS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow citizens who are seventeen years of age but will be eighteen years of age on or before the next state and county general election to vote at the state and county primary election immediately preceding the state and county general election by which the citizen will attain the age of eighteen and any intervening or co-occurring special election. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1562
Reapportionment Commission; Senate District Boundary
RELATING TO REAPPORTIONMENT.
Requires that the Reapportionment Commission apportion the House of Representatives among multi-member districts of not more than three members that conform to the boundaries of the Senate districts, unless not practicable |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB1565
Ethics Commission; Charges; Information
RELATING TO THE STATE ETHICS CODE.
Requires that the person or organization that filed an ethics charge to the Ethics Commission be informed of the status of the charge upon request, including the final disposition. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB1567 SD2
Career and Technical Education; State Board for Career and Technical Education; Workforce Development Pathways; Career and Technical Education Coordinating Advisory Council; UH; DBEDT; DLIR; Department of Education; State Public Charter School Commission; Pay Differentials; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
Authorizes the State Board for Career and Technical Education to cooperate with the Legislature to advise on provisions of all nonfederal funds received that are earmarked for career and technical education. Requires the State Board for Career and Technical Education, in collaboration with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, to develop and implement workforce development pathways. Amends the membership composition of the Career and Technical Education Coordinating Advisory Council. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the development and implementation of workforce development pathways and differential pay increases for career and technical education teachers. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
DELA CRUZ |
EDN, FIN |
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SB1568 SD2
Surcharge on State Tax; Extension; Amendment; Housing Infrastructure
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Extends the period in which a county may adopt a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, from 3/31/2019 to 12/31/2023. Authorizes the use of county surcharge revenues for housing infrastructure. Temporarily authorizes counties that have previously adopted a surcharge on state tax to amend the rates and uses of the surcharge. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to LGO, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KEITH-AGARAN |
LGO, HSG, FIN |
HB1363 |
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SB1569 SD2
Telework Working Group; Department of Human Resources Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TELEWORK.
Establishes a temporary Telework Working Group. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, Elefante, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB1572 SD1
Collective Bargaining; Institutional, Health, and Correctional Workers; City and County of Honolulu Emergency Services Department Employees
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Creates a separate bargaining unit (16) for City and County of Honolulu Emergency Services Department employees. Recategorizes City and County of Honolulu Emergency Services Department employees from bargaining unit (10) into bargaining unit (16). Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KEOHOKALOLE |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
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SB1573 SD2 HD1
Affordable Housing; Watershed Management; Water Resources; Working Group
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes a working group within the Office of the Governor for administrative purposes to ascertain the State's available water resources and water system source capacity and streamline well permit approval processes to further plan for the development of affordable housing. Requires the working group to inventory all available water resources statewide and identify sources of aquifer replenishment in relation to affordable housing development. Requires an interim and final report to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
KANUHA |
WAL/HSG, FIN |
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SB1575
CIP; 3rd Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 3rd senatorial district. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB1576
General Excise Tax; Rate Reduction; Exemption; Groceries; Nonprescription Drugs
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Gradually reduces the general excise tax rate imposed on the retail sale of groceries and nonprescription medication over a period of four years until eliminated in calendar year 2027. Preserves the county surcharge on tax and the general excise tax on wholesales of groceries and nonprescription medication. Effective 1/1/2024. |
(S)
2/3/2023- Re-Referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
WAM |
HB1429 |
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SB1577 SD1 HD1
Business Registration Data; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Online
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to make all business registration applications available online. Requires all applications to contain certain contact information. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
WAKAI, AQUINO, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Inouye, Kidani |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
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SB1578 SD1
Cable Television Systems; Public, Educational, or Governmental Access Channels; Considerations; Report; Viewership Numbers
RELATING TO CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS.
Adds additional considerations for the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to take into account when ensuring that the terms and conditions required for operation of an access organization are fair to the public in its designated service area. Requires cable operators to include viewership numbers for channels designated for public, educational, and government access use in its reports to the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/20/2023- The committee(s) on HET recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
WAKAI |
HET, CPC |
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SB1580 SD1
DOH; Health Care Facilities Labor Standards Working Group; Staffing; Work Environment; Nurses; Nurse Aides; Hospitals; Care Homes; Dialysis Facilities; Report
RELATING TO LABOR STANDARDS AT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
Establishes within the Department of Health, the Health Care Facilities Labor Standards Working Group to research, assess, and make recommendations on the best practices in labor standards that can be implemented at hospitals, care homes, and dialysis facilities in the State, including the establishment and enforcement of minimum staffing standards, hospital staffing committees, and mandatory meal breaks, rest breaks, and overtime standards. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
HHS/LBT, CPN/WAM |
HB1378 |
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SB1582
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Ensures that the $600,000,000 appropriated to the department of Hawaiian home lands in Act 279, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, is available for expenditure until June 30, 2025. |
(S)
2/10/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, WAM |
HB1507 |
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SB1583
Village; Food Security; Sustainable Agriculture; Community; Appropriation; Grant-in-Aid; Matching Funds ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funding contingent upon matching fund availability to support the Village, an agricultural community and learning center that works to improve food security and sustainability on the Island of Hawaii by offering training for interested parties, food growing, production, and RTE meals. |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/EET, WAM |
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SB1587 SD1
HCDA; Affordable Housing Development; Task Force; State Lands; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force within the Hawaii Community Development Authority to update the maps, tier tables, and inventories of State lands suitable and available for affordable housing development in the Affordable Rental Housing Report and Ten-Year Plan. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
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SB1589
Hemp Industry Task Force; Hemp Producers; Commercial Hemp Production; Rural Economic Development
RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HEMP TASK FORCE.
Establishes a Hawaii Hemp Task Force to inform public policy and identify methods and actions to best support Hawaii agriculture and build a hemp industry to support rural economic development. |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, LEE, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
AEN/EET, WAM |
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SB1590 SD1 HD1
DOA; Meat Inspections; Authority; Positions; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to assess the steps necessary for the State to supplement federal authority to perform meat inspections within the State. Requires the Department of Agriculture to assess the steps necessary to transfer full authority over meat inspections from the federal government to the State. Appropriates funds for the establishment of inspector positions within the Department of Agriculture to perform meat inspections. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/23/2024- Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 768). |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Kidani |
AGR, FIN |
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SB1594 SD2 HD1
DOH; Crisis Intervention; Diversion; Crisis Centers; Crisis Intervention Officers; Crisis Intervention Team; Mental Health First Aid; Certifications; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CRISIS INTERVENTION.
Establishes an expanded crisis intervention and diversion activities program within the department of health to expand existing activities to divert those with mental health issues to appropriate health care services. Defines "crisis center" and "crisis intervention officer". Authorizes a person believed to be imminently dangerous to self or others by a law enforcement officer to be assisted by a crisis intervention officer and transported to a designated crisis center. Appropriates funds for the expanded crisis intervention and diversion activities program and for certification of law enforcement officers in mental health first aid by the department of health. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/17/2024- House Conferees Appointed: Takenouchi, Nishimoto Co-Chairs; Garrett, Lamosao, Garcia. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
HLT, FIN |
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SB1596 SD1 HD1
DOE; HPHA; School Facilities Authority; Schools; Employees; Maui Campus Housing Pilot Program; Housing ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL CAMPUSES.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a Maui campus housing pilot program. Requires the School Facilities Authority and Department of Education to submit reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/16/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 737). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG |
HSG, EDN, FIN |
HB1256 |
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SB1598 SD2 HD1
UH; Maui College; Water Testing; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER TESTING.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Maui college to support water testing on the island of Maui, including supplies and the establishment of two full-time equivalent positions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2023- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
MCKELVEY, Kidani |
HET, WAL, FIN |
HB1407 |
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SB1600
CIP; 6th Senatorial District; HDOT; DOE; DLNR; DOH; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 6th senatorial district, including extension of the Lahaina bypass road by the Department of Transportation; projects for Department of Education schools; projects for Department of Land and Natural Resources small boat harbors, boating facilities, and state-owned lands; and R-1 water projects for the Clean Water Branch of the Department of Health. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
WAM |
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SB1601
CIP; Seventh Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the seventh senatorial district. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WAM. |
DECOITE |
WAM |
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SB1604
Domestic Violence Intervention; Anger Management Counseling; Criminal Penalties
RELATING TO ANGER MANAGEMENT.
Authorizes certain criminal offenders to undergo anger management counseling in lieu of domestic violence intervention as part of their sentences. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
JDC |
HB1344 |
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SB1608
CIP; 11th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ELEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 11th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WAM. |
FUKUNAGA |
WAM |
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SB1609 SD2 HD1
Native Hawaiian Communities; DBEDT; DLNR; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and Department of Land and Natural Resources to improve Native Hawaiian communities and culture through various assistance services. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
INOUYE |
JHA, FIN |
HB1508 |
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SB1614 SD1
Collective Bargaining; Institutional, Health, and Correctional Workers; Adult Corrections Officers; PSD; Corrections Division; DCR
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Retains institutional, health, and correctional workers except for adult corrections officers of the Department of Public Safety's Corrections Division or its successor agency of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation under bargaining unit (10). Creates a separate bargaining unit (16) for adult corrections officers of the Department of Public Safety's Corrections Division or its successor agency. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to LGO, CMV, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
FEVELLA |
LGO, CMV, JHA, FIN |
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SB1615 SD2
DOH; Developmental Disabilities Division; Home and Community Based Services Medicaid Waiver; Eligibility Criteria; Rulemaking; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Requires the Developmental Disabilities Division of the Department of Health to amend the eligibility criteria for the Home and Community-Based Services Medicaid Waiver to include individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability and a comorbid mental illness. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
FEVELLA |
HLT/HUS, FIN |
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SB1617 SD1
Homelessness; Housing; Services; Kauhale Program; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority, in consultation with the Department of Human Services and Department of Health, to establish and administer a Kauhale Program to provide individual or shared housing units and support services to certain homeless individuals and families. Exempts existing low-income rental units, tiny home villages, and kauhale from certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Authorizes the Governor to transfer by executive order suitable land to HPHA for the construction of kauhale. Appropriates funds and establishes positions for the Kauhale Program. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO |
HOU/HHS, WAM/JDC |
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SB2005
DCR; Inmates; Mental Health Facility; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to construct a mental health facility for inmates or detainees with mental health needs. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Aquino, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
PSM/HHS, WAM |
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SB2007
Criminal Records; Arrest; Conviction; Automatic Expungement
RELATING TO THE EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS.
Expands eligibility for, and automates, the expungement of arrest and conviction records for certain misdemeanors, crimes as a result of being a victim of human trafficking, and crimes relating to possession or use of controlled substances if certain criteria are met, including the lack of a conviction record for a specified time period following the date of an arrest, conviction, or release from incarceration. |
(S)
1/17/2024- Referred to JDC. |
CHANG |
JDC |
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SB2011 SD2
Housing; County Zoning Districts; Multi-Family Dwelling Units
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Allows the construction of multi-family dwelling units on any lot within certain designated county zoning districts, subject to reasonable standards adopted by each county. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to HSG/WAL/JHA, referral sheet 16 |
CHANG, AQUINO, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI |
HSG/WAL/JHA |
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SB2017 SD1 HD1
Negligent Homicide in the First Degree; Driving Under the Influence; Victim Restitution; Child Support
RELATING TO FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF A CHILD AFTER DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
Requires defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child or an adult dependent child with disabilities by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner while under the influence of drugs or alcohol to make restitution in the form of financial support to each surviving child of the victim. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4). |
CHANG |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2018
Counties; Housing; Zoning; Less Intensive Use; Downzone Prohibition; Exception
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Prohibits a county from changing the land use designation or zoning of a parcel or parcels of property to a less intensive use or reducing the intensity of land use within an existing zoning district below what was allowed under the general plan or specific land use designation and zoning ordinances in effect on January 1, 2024. Allows a county to change a land use designation or zoning ordinance to a less intensive use if the county concurrently enacts measures to ensure that there is no net loss in residential capacity. |
(H)
3/14/2024- The committee(s) on HSG/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
HSG/WAL, JHA |
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SB2020 SD1
Deceptive Trade Practices; Hidden Fees; False Advertising
RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.
Makes it a deceptive practice to advertise, display, or offer a price for goods or services that does not include all mandatory fees or charges, with certain exceptions. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(H)
3/13/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
CPC, JHA |
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SB2026 SD1
Banks; Loans; Housing; Director of Finance; State Treasury Depository
RELATING TO DEPOSITS OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
Requires the Director of Finance to consider, before the selection of a depository for the state treasury, the beneficial effects to the State of using depositories within the State, including but not limited to lending at favorable terms for the creation of certain affordable housing units. Takes effect 7/1/2030. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
CPN/HOU, WAM |
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SB2027 SD1
Housing Development Project; Emergency Shelters; Counties
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Restricts any county from disapproving or imposing certain conditions on the development of a housing development project or emergency shelter unless the county meets certain requirements. (SD1) |
(S)
2/6/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS |
HOU, WAM/JDC |
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SB2028 SD1
Department of Housing; Establishment; HCDA; HHFDC; OPSD; HPHA; Transfer
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING.
Establishes the Department of Housing. Places the Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, and Hawaii Public Housing Authority under the Department of Housing for administrative purposes. Replaces the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism with the Director of Housing on the Hawaii Community Development Authority. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, Kidani, Wakai |
HOU/GVO, WAM |
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SB2029 SD2
Housing; Development; Counties; Inclusionary Zoning; Exemption
RELATING TO INCLUSIONARY ZONING.
Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from imposing an inclusionary zoning requirement on housing offered exclusively for sale or rent in perpetuity to buyers or renters who are residents of the State, are owner-occupants or renters, and do not own any other real property. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to WAL, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, RHOADS |
WAL, HSG, FIN |
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SB2034 SD1
HHFDC; HPHA; Affordable Housing; General Obligation Bonds; Issuance; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's and Hawaii Public Housing Authority's projects to develop housing exclusively for qualified residents. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, AQUINO, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2035 SD1
Land Use Commission; Decision-Making Process; Boundary Amendment
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
Specifies that a simple majority of affirmative votes of the members of the Land Use Commission present at a meeting and qualified to vote is required for any boundary amendment. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
CHANG |
WTL, JDC |
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SB2037 SD1
Public Administration; State Holidays; Lunar New Year
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
Designates the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of every year as the Lunar New Year. Establishes the Lunar New Year as a state holiday. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, Fevella |
TCA, WAM |
HB1555 |
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SB2038 SD1
HHFDC; Executive Director; Board of Directors
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to employ an Executive Director to be nominated by the Governor, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Transfers the duties and powers of the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to the Executive Director. Requires the Board to advise the Executive Director. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA |
HOU/GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB2042 SD1
Housing; Counties; Building Permits; Review Time Limits; Code Compliance
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires counties to grant building permits within sixty days if the application is stamped and certified by a licensed engineer and architect and other certain conditions are met. (SD1) |
(S)
2/6/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
HOU, JDC |
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SB2043 SD1
HHFDC; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Loan Forgiveness; Prohibition
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Prohibits the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation from forgiving certain loans made from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. (SD1) |
(S)
2/6/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2044 SD2 HD1
DOTAX; Conveyance Tax; Controlling Interest Transfers; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Land Conservation Fund; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Infrastructure Programs
RELATING TO THE CONTROLLING INTEREST TRANSFER TAX.
Establishes that the transfer or acquisition of a controlling interest in an entity that owns real property in the State shall be subject to the conveyance tax. Eliminates the dollar cap amounts of conveyance tax collections paid into the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Deposits ten per cent of conveyance tax collections into the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for purposes of funding infrastructure programs for transit-oriented development. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/18/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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SB2045 SD1
HHFDC; Housing; RHRF; Low-Income Housing Tax Program; Qualified Allocation Plan Criteria Point System; Rules
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Amends the priority for which moneys in the Rental Housing Revolving Fund are to be used. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to: (1) prioritize the allocation of low-income housing tax credits to certain projects and (2) adopt administrative rules regarding the awarding of: (A) points when evaluating and ranking low-income housing tax credit applications and (B) Rental Housing Revolving Fund moneys to certain housing projects. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MORIWAKI |
HOU, WAM |
HB1763 |
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SB2050 SD1
DLNR; Marine Life Conservation Districts; Carrying Capacity Program; Administrative Rules; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and conduct the Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit reports to the Legislature and adopt administrative rules. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Shimabukuro |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2051 SD1
State Council on Developmental Disabilities; Developmental Disabilities; Intellectual Disabilities; Health Disparities; Health Equity; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DISABILITY HEALTH DISPARITY.
Requires the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to collect data and submit to the Legislature a report focused on the health disparities experienced by individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the State prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2026. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB2053 SD1
DLNR; Non-Chemical Sunscreen Dispensers; State Beaches; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Appropriates funds for the installation, maintenance, management, and operation of non-chemical sunscreen dispensers on all state beaches. Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract or form a partnership with private parties to assist with the maintenance and management of sunscreen dispensers at all state beaches, as well as publicize that the mineral-based sunscreen in these dispensers is more protective of the coral reefs of the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
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2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, Elefante, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2057 SD1
County of Hawaii; Grant-in-Aid; Beach Restoration; Kahaluu Beach Park; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO BEACH PARK RESTORATION.
Appropriates funds for a grant-in-aid to the County of Hawaii to hire an engineering firm to study, plan, assist, and conduct preliminary design and concept work for a two-phase project to restore the Kahaluu Beach Park in the County of Hawaii. Conditions the appropriations on the County of Hawaii's contribution of matching funds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
HB2143 |
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SB2058 SD1
Neighborhood Boards; Community Outreach Boards; Sunshine Law; Public Meetings; Permitted Interactions
RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARDS.
Defines "community outreach board" to mean a board established to serve in a community advisory capacity under a county department. Includes community outreach boards under existing provisions of the Sunshine Law regarding neighborhood boards. Authorizes neighborhood board or community outreach board members to attend meetings or presentations related to official board business statewide. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
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2/28/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, Fukunaga |
GVO/PSM, JDC |
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SB2060 SD1
UH; CTAHR; Position; Establishment; Kona Cooperative Extension; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Makes an appropriation to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Educational Support Associate position within the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources' Kona Cooperative Extension. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
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SB2063 SD1
Housing; Counties; Approval of Projects; Income Requirements
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Prohibits the legislative body of a county from imposing requirements for residential incomes lower than those adopted or established by the State for housing projects. (SD1) |
(S)
2/2/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, AQUINO, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
HB1762 |
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SB2064 SD1
HHFDC; Development; Right of First Refusal
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Grants the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation the right of first refusal for the development of property for all development on state lands, excluding the Stadium Development District and lands under the Hawaii Public Housing Authority and Department of Hawaiian Home Land lands, that are within county-designated transit-oriented development zones, or within a one-half mile radius of a proposed or existing transit station if the county has not designated transit-oriented development zones, which shall be triggered by a proposed development or proposed transfer of fee simple or leasehold property interest. Requires state departments or agencies to provide sixty days advance written notice of any approval of a proposed development or proposed transfer of lands. (SD1) |
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2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Keohokalole, San Buenaventura |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
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SB2065 SD1
HHFDC; Hawaii Residential Developers Loan Revolving Fund; Housing; Developers; Credit Enhancement; Loan Guarantees; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Hawaii Residential Developers Loan Revolving Fund to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for the purpose of enhancing credit and guaranteeing and insuring loans made by private financial institutions to developers of residential housing for sale or rent to qualified residents. Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds to fund the Hawaii Residential Developers Loan Revolving Fund. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HOU/CPN, WAM |
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SB2066 SD2 HD2 CD1
HHFDC; Housing Development; Planning Exemptions
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes another means for a housing project to seek an exemption from laws and rules of the State that are developed under various programs of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HSG, JHA |
HB1765 |
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SB2068 SD1
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Rehabilitation; Housing Units; Expenditure Ceilings; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Makes an appropriation to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of a certain number of housing units. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/1/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
HB2791 |
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SB2069
DOE; Ka Papahana Kaiapuni; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for the establishment of three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) curriculum specialist II positions and ten full-time equivalent (10.0 FTE) classroom teacher positions for Ka Papahana Kaiapuni schools. |
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2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, Moriwaki, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2070 SD1 HD1 CD1
DOE; Procurement; Exemptions; Career and Technical Education
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Exempts career and technical education goods and services purchases by the Department of Education from the State Procurement Code. Requires the Department of Education to acquire three written quotes for career and technical education purchases that exceed $100,000. Requires awards of over $2,500 for career and technical education purchases to comply with certain statutory provisions regarding offerors. Requires awards of over $500,000 for career and technical education purchases to be approved by the Superintendent of Education. Repeals 7/1/2027. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIDANI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDN/LGO, FIN |
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SB2071
DOE; Mental Health; Social-Emotional Health; Mobile Platforms; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to enhance the Department's mobile platforms that provide student mental health and social-emotional health support. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(S)
2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Fukunaga, Ihara, Keohokalole, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2072 SD1 HD1
DOH; DOE; Report; COVID-19; Schools; Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act; Personally Identifiable Information
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Department of Health to require the Department of Education to report coronavirus disease 2019 potential outbreaks or other public health emergencies and related information in a manner most appropriate to public health and safety, as determined by the Department of Health. Repeals the requirement to publish the report on the Department of Education's website. Prohibits the Department of Health from requiring the Department of Education to provide personally identifiable information in any report pursuant to the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Authorizes the Department of Education to provide personally identifiable information only after it has determined that a health or safety emergency exists. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
KIDANI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kim, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB2075
Insurance; Captive Insurance; Examination Exemption; Insurance Commissioner; Participants; Protected Cells
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires sponsored captive insurance companies to maintain separate protected cells for separate participant contracts. Except for risk retention captive insurance companies, authorizes captive insurance companies to apply for an exemption from examination from the Insurance Commissioner, provided certain conditions are met. Requires protected cells established by sponsored captive insurance companies to be approved by the Insurance Commissioner. Authorizes sponsored captive insurance companies to establish and maintain protected cells to insure risks of parties unaffiliated with a participant under certain circumstances. Requires a participant, through a sponsored captive insurance company, to insure only risks approved by the Insurance Commissioner. |
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1/18/2024- Referred to CPN. |
CHANG |
CPN |
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SB2076
CIP; Ninth Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the ninth senatorial district. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
WAM |
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SB2077 SD1
Housing; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Interim Construction; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes an Interim Construction Subaccount within the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to be used for the interim financing of new construction projects under section 201H-43, HRS, prioritizing projects located on state- or county-owned lands; provided that, for units in for-sale projects, the units shall be made available only to qualified residents. (SD1) |
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2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU, JDC/WAM |
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SB2078 SD1
Trespass; Construction Cranes; Machinery; Airspace; Temporary Use; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Permits a contractor, developer, or owner of affordable housing to employ a construction crane or other machinery that temporarily intrudes into a neighboring landowner's airspace, under certain conditions. (SD1) |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
CHANG |
HOU, JDC |
HB1987 |
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SB2079 HD1 CD1
Plant and Animal Declaration Form; Electronic
RELATING TO THE IMPORTATION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS.
Allows the State of Hawaii Plant and Animal Declaration Form to be distributed, completed, and transmitted electronically. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, KIM, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye |
AGR, FIN |
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SB2081 SD2 HD1
DBEDT; Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program; HTDC; Position; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds to establish a position within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to assist the Corporation's aerospace coordinator. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/22/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Poepoe voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela, Perruso voting no (2) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Hashimoto |
ECD, FIN |
HB1959 |
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SB2083 SD1
DOA; Aquaculture Development Program; Restorative Aquaculture; Feasibility Study; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RESTORATIVE AQUACULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture's Aquaculture Development Program to conduct a feasibility study to identify potential sites in the State for restorative aquaculture activities. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
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2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS |
AEN, WAM |
HB2001 |
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SB2085 SD2 HD1 CD1
Fire Protection; Office of the State Fire Marshal; State Fire Council; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
Establishes the Office of the State Fire Marshal within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to be headed by a State Fire Marshal. Exempts the State Fire Marshal from Civil Service Law. Requires the State Fire Council to establish the terms of employment for the State Fire Marshal and appoint the State Fire Marshal to serve for a term of five years. Requires the State Fire Council to report to the Legislature. Makes appropriations. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
WAKAI, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Hashimoto |
WAL/LGO, FIN |
HB1550 |
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SB2088 SD1
DLNR; DOT; Wildfires; Prevention and Mitigation; Vegetation Management Programs; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.
Makes appropriations to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Department of Transportation for vegetation management projects to reduce the risks of wildfires across the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, Elefante, Kidani |
WTL/PSM/TCA, WAM |
HB1548 |
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SB2091 SD2
PUC; Wildfires; Deenergizing Electrical Lines; Notification; Telecommunications; Electric Utilities; Mitigation Plan; Rulemaking
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Requires all telecommunications service providers to communicate relevant information relating to the deenergization of electrical lines to public safety or emergency response offices for the affected areas. Requires all electric utilities to operate electrical lines and equipment in a manner that shall minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfire posed by the electrical lines and equipment. Requires each electric utility to prepare a wildfire mitigation plan approved by the Public Utilities Commission and protocols for deenergizing electrical lines. Allows the Public Utilities Commission to adopt rules. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, referral sheet 16 |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga |
EEP/WAL, CPC |
HB1679 |
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SB2092 SD2
PUC; Electric Utility Companies; Residential Property Wildfire Mitigation; Benefits Program
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to direct each electric utility company in the State to file proposals for programs to provide certain benefits to residential property owners in fire-prone areas that install electric infrastructure improvements to reduce or eliminate the impacts of wildfires on their residential properties or purchase emergency equipment or supplies for use in deenergization events. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, referral sheet 16 |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO |
EEP/WAL, CPC |
HB1680 |
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SB2094 SD1 HD1
DCR; Pilot Program; Women Inmates; Pets; Foster Animals; Report; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) to establish a one-year pilot program to allow inmates incarcerated at the Women's Community Correctional Center to foster pets while incarcerated. Requires DCR to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/19/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4). |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante |
CMV/JHA, FIN |
HB2226 |
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SB2097 SD1
PUC; Deregulation; Motor Carrier Law; Task Force; Report
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS.
Establishes a task force to study the regulation of motor carriers in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1) |
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2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
WAKAI, FEVELLA, KIDANI |
TCA, CPN |
HB1681 |
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SB2101 SD1
DOH; Waste Combustion Facilities; Pollution; Air Contaminants; Public Health; Reports; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires waste combustion facility owners to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies for the purposes of collecting data regarding emissions. Establishes a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health that will track and display data collected on emissions. Requires the DOH to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on emissions data collected. Requires reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
HB2796 |
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SB2103 SD1
DOA; Roasted Coffee; False Labeling; Fines; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Expands the criminal offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes a $10,000 fine for each separate offense of false-labeling of Hawaii-grown roasted coffee. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation for 1.0 FTE enforcement position within the Department of Agriculture. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, WAKAI, Elefante, Fukunaga, Kim |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB2613 |
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SB2106 SD2
DOH; Economic Development; Access to Local Value-Added Products Act; Homemade Food Operations; Registration; Rules
RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTION.
Establishes the Access to Local Value-Added Products Act to allow homemade food operations to sell homemade food products, under certain conditions, upon registering with the Department of Health. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Kim, Wakai |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
HB2144 |
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SB2107 SD1
Attorney General; Department of the Attorney General; Investigations; Conflict of Interest; Special Counsel; Appointment
RELATING TO SPECIAL COUNSEL.
Allows the Attorney General to appoint a special counsel to assume the Attorney General's powers and responsibilities over an investigation of a person or matter when the investigation or prosecution of, or any other legal or administrative action against the person or matter by the Department of the Attorney General, may present a conflict of interest. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Elefante, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2108 SD1
DOTAX; Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit; Condominium Associations; Credit Transfers
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX CREDITS.
Allows a condominium association that claims a Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit under section 235-12.5, HRS, to transfer the credit, or a portion thereof, to another individual or corporate taxpayer that is not related to the condominium association. Requires the Director of the Department of Taxation to prepare forms necessary for the transfer of Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credits. Provides that condominium association unit owners shall not be entitled to any apportionment or distribution of a transferred Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit when a condominium association transfers the tax credit. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
CPN, WAM |
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SB2109 SD1
Unlawful Shipment of Tobacco Products; Exemption; Large Cigars; Pipe Tobacco; Online Orders
RELATING TO UNLAWFUL SHIPMENT OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Until 6/30/2025, exempts from the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products the shipments of large cigars and pipe tobacco sold to a consumer in the State through the Internet under certain circumstances. Defines "pipe tobacco". Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, Awa, Kim, Wakai |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2111 SD1
Counties; Delinquent Motor Vehicle Taxes and Penalties; Five-Year Limit; Ownership Transfer
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Under certain conditions, limits the payment of any delinquent tax and penalty required by the Director of Finance of a county as a condition precedent to the transfer of ownership of a vehicle to the aggregate amount of delinquent taxes and penalties accumulated by the previous registered owner over the preceding five-year period. Establishes a fine of not more than $5,000 for a person that transfers ownership of a vehicle and thereafter reobtains ownership by subsequent transfer for the primary purpose of evading delinquent taxes and penalties. Requires the respective counties to amend any applicable ordinances. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TCA, JDC/WAM |
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SB2112 HD1
Installment Lender; Division of Financial Institutions; Interest Rates
RELATING TO INSTALLMENT LOANS.
Amends the definition of "installment lender" to clarify that the law is not intended to eliminate the ability of lenders to make low interest rate loans under the interest and usury law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
CPC, FIN |
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SB2113 SD1
HTDC; Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program; Manufacturing Assistance Grant Program; Accelerator Grant Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Makes appropriations to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for its manufacturing assistance programs. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Gabbard |
EET, WAM |
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SB2115
Elections; Ballots; Ballot Questions; Recount
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Specifies that a recount of all ballots cast for any election shall occur if the official tabulation of all of the returns for that office or ballot question reveals that there is a difference equal to or less than one hundred votes, one-quarter of one per cent of the total number of ballots cast for the contest, or the margin of error for the tabulation method utilized, whichever is greater. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB2116 SD1
Hybrid Meetings; Interactive Conference Technology; In-Person and Remote Participation; Live Broadcast; Boards and Commissions
RELATING TO BOARD MEETINGS.
Requires boards to hold hybrid meetings that that allow for participation both in-person and remotely by interactive conference technology. Requires boards to archive minutes and video of meetings on their websites. Takes effect 1/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB2119 HD1 CD1
Pharmacies; Out-of-State Prescriptions; Transfer; Initial Fill
RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE PRESCRIPTIONS.
Authorizes out-of-state pharmacies to transfer prescription information for the initial fill of an out-of-state prescription in the State. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
CPC |
HB1825 |
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SB2120 SD2
Pet Sales; Pet Animals; Documentation; Animal Control; Consumer Protection
RELATING TO PET SALES.
Requires retail pet stores to maintain records regarding the source and medical history of animals sold and provide records to pet purchasers, subject to the discretion of the retail pet store. Establishes penalties. Authorizes retail pet stores to showcase pet animals owned by a nonprofit animal welfare organization. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
(H)
3/8/2024- Re-referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 18 |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Moriwaki, Wakai |
AGR, JHA |
HB1682 |
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SB2121 SD1
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Division of Financial Institutions; Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund; Mortgage Loan Originator Licensee
RELATING TO THE MORTGAGE LOAN RECOVERY FUND.
Authorizes consumers aggrieved by the conduct of a mortgage loan originator licensee to recover from the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund. Allows for excess moneys in the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund to be used for certain training and educational purposes. Increases to $150,000 the restitution available to consumers from the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
CPN, WAM |
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SB2122 SD1 HD1
Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standards; Extension; Update; PUC
RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
Extends the State's energy efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish interim goals, and clarifies procedures. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/18/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 759). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, Moriwaki |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB2123 SD1
Health; Certificate of Need Program; Psychiatric Services; Chronic Renal Dialysis; Exemption
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Exempts psychiatric services and chronic renal dialysis services from certificate of need requirements. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2126 SD1
Security Deposit Alternatives; Rental Security Insurance; Surety Bond; Residential Landlord-Tenant Code
RELATING TO SECURITY DEPOSITS.
Requires a landlord to accept either rental security insurance or a surety bond in lieu of a traditional security deposit, upon a tenant's request. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(H)
3/12/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHIMOTO |
CPC, JHA |
HB2512 |
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SB2127 SD2
Rental Application Screening Fee; Criminal Background Check; Credit Report
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee for a criminal background check or credit report if an applicant provides a copy of a criminal background check or credit report that has not been falsely altered or makes a comprehensive reusable tenant report available to the landlord or the landlord's agent. Requires a landlord or the landlord's agent to provide, upon request, a copy of an applicant's criminal background check or credit report. Establishes penalties for providing a falsely altered copy of a background check or credit report. Defines "falsely altered". Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
(H)
3/12/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHIMOTO |
CPC, FIN |
HB2085 |
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SB2128
Condominiums; Planned Community Associations; Cooperative Housing Corporations; Deannexation; Unit Owner; Association
RELATING TO DEANNEXATION OF REAL PROPERTY.
Requires condominium homeowner associations to include in their bylaws an option for a unit owner to opt-out of a condominium. Establishes a procedure for a unit owner of a condominium, planned community association, or cooperative housing corporation to opt-out of their respective private community. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to CPN. |
HASHIMOTO |
CPN |
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SB2129 SD2
State Historic Preservation Program; Historic Property
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Expands the definition of "historic property" for purposes of the Historic Preservation Program. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
HASHIMOTO |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB1901 |
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SB2130
B&F; Uniform Unclaimed Property Act; Mandatory Notification; Financial Organization
RELATING TO UNCLAIMED PROPERTY.
Before filing a report of abandoned property with the Department of Budget and Finance, requires a financial organization to provide to each person listed on the organization's records as potentially having an interest in the property notice that the financial organization has the property and that custody of the property will transfer to the State if the property is not claimed. Requires notice to be given to all persons listed in the financial organization's records, regardless of whether the person is an apparent owner of the property. |
(S)
2/16/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
HASHIMOTO |
CPN |
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SB2132 SD1 HD1 CD1
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Remedies; Health or Safety Violations; Deadline
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Amends the deadline related to the repair of conditions that constitute health or safety violations. Increases the amount deducted from a tenant's rent for the tenant's actual expenditures to correct health or safety violations and defective conditions. Takes effect 11/1/2024. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
CPC, JHA |
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SB2133 HD1 CD1
HHFDC; Bonds; Infrastructure; Regional State Infrastructure Projects; Regional Infrastructure Subaccounts
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to issue bonds for housing project infrastructure and finance the development of regional state infrastructure projects. Exempts bonds issued by HHFDC for improvements by assessments, and the interest thereon, from state, county, and municipal taxation, with certain exceptions. Includes proceeds from bonds issued for regional state infrastructure projects as a source of revenue for regional state infrastructure subaccounts. Authorizes the cost of providing regional infrastructure improvements to be assessed against housing and mixed-use transit-oriented development projects specifically benefiting from the improvements when a regional infrastructure improvement project is undertaken by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Authorizes regional state infrastructure subaccount revenues to be used to repay regional state infrastructure project bond holders. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Keohokalole, Wakai |
HSG, FIN |
HB1761 |
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SB2134
CIP; 16th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 16th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to WAM. |
ELEFANTE |
WAM |
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SB2137
Disability; Driving Under the Influence; Victim Restitution; Child Support
RELATING TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
Requires defendants convicted of causing the death or disability of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant to make restitution in the form of financial support to each child of the victim. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to JDC. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO |
JDC |
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SB2138
Elections; Voting; Ratification of Constitutional Amendment; Negative Votes
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires that each vote cast for a question on a ballot for the ratification of a constitutional amendment be counted in the negative only if the ballot properly indicates that the vote is in the negative. |
(S)
1/25/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC |
HB1605 |
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SB2139 SD1
OIP; Public Records; Nationally Declared Disasters; Duplications; Costs; Disclosures; Public Interest; Waivers
RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS.
Establishes provisions regarding the fees and other costs charged to reproduce certain government documents during a nationally declared disaster. Requires the Office of Information Practices to adopt certain rules regarding the fees and other charges that may be imposed for searching, reviewing, or segregating disclosable records during a nationally declared disaster. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB1610 |
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SB2141 SD1
Homeland Security and Resiliency Council; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRIC GRID RESILIENCY.
Establishes a Homeland Security and Resiliency Council to assess the resilience of the State's electric grid and other critical infrastructure to natural disasters and other emergencies and make recommendations. Requires the Council to report to Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
PSM/WTL, CPN/WAM |
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SB2143 SD1 HD1
DLNR; DOFAW; Wildfire Management Branch; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to the Wildfire Management Branch of the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of Forestry and Wildlife to provide nonprofit organizations with grants for wildfire preparedness and mitigation programming. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/16/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 684). |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, Ihara, Moriwaki |
WAL, FIN |
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SB2145 SD1
Fire Code; Fire Enforcement; Reports
RELATING TO FIRE CODE.
Requires the counties to submit annual reports on fire code enforcement updates and fire mitigation planning to the Legislature. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, Elefante, Moriwaki, Wakai |
PSM/WTL, WAM |
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SB2147 SD1
Department of Health; Reuse Zones; Recycled Water; R-1 Water; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REUSE ZONES.
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires nonpotable water users and developers of real property adjacent to or within reach of existing suitable infrastructure connected to a wastewater recycling facility that treats wastewater to R-1 standards to use R-1 water. Establishes positions. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, HASHIMOTO |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2149 SD1
DLNR; Aquaculture Permit; Commercial License; Aquatic Research; DAR; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PERMITS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to approve or deny an application related to aquaculture within 90 days from the date that it was submitted. Establishes two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions within the Division of Aquatic Resources to support the permit review process. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Wakai |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2151 SD1
BLNR; DLNR; Revocable Permit; Permit Renewal; Permissible Actions
RELATING TO REVOCABLE PERMITS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to obtain approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources before taking any action on a revocable permit. Prohibits tenant eviction in the year of renewal or during the renewed year. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA |
WTL, JDC |
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SB2152 SD1
DLNR; BLNR; Land Division; Public Land Leases; Revocable Permits; Powers
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Limits the discretion of the Land Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources by requiring the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve all revoked, limited, condemned, removed, or modified public land leases or revocable permits. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
INOUYE, HASHIMOTO, Chang |
WTL, JDC |
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SB2153 SD1
BLNR; Lease Extensions; Hilo Community Economic District
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to utilize the current taxed assessed value for lease extensions. Requires all applications to the Board of Land and Natural Resources for an extension of fixed rental periods or lease terms to be made within 180 days and confirm lease extensions. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
INOUYE, Chang |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB2155 SD1
DOA; State-Owned Land; Agricultural Land Use Potential; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LAND USE POTENTIAL.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to: (1) identify and evaluate each parcel of certain state-owned lands; and (2) contract a third-party entity to compile a report evaluating the agricultural land use potential of each parcel of state-owned lands greater than five acres, excluding commercial, residential, and department of education lands. Requires a report. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB2638 |
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SB2156 SD2 HD1
DLNR; Maintenance Dredging; Port Infrastructure; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PORT INFRASTRUCTURE.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct maintenance dredging at state small boat harbors, boat launch ramp facilities, and waterways. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Lowen, Nakashima excused (5). |
INOUYE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, Fukunaga, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WAL, FIN |
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SB2159 SD2 HD1
HDOA; OPSD; State Agriculture Functional Plan; Aquaculture Report
RELATING TO FOOD SUSTAINABILITY.
Requires the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, to prepare a report on freshwater and saltwater aquatic organisms regarding their agricultural and economic impact on the State's food self-sufficiency. Requires the Governor to submit a report on the impacts of freshwater and saltwater aquatic organisms to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:30PM in conference room 325. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, Kim |
AGR/WAL, FIN |
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SB2162 SD1
DLNR; Conservation and Resources Enforcement Program; Accreditation
RELATING TO THE CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to pursue and obtain accreditation for the Conservation and Resources Enforcement Program from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI |
WTL/PSM, WAM |
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SB2165 SD1
DLNR; State Historic Preservation Division; Inventory; Burial Sites; Historic Properties; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to inventory historic properties and burial sites in the State, collect data on burial site locations, and conduct an archaeological surface survey. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, Elefante, Moriwaki |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
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SB2167 SD1
DLNR; Climate Change; Natural Resources; Protection; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION.
Appropriates additional operational funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to protect, manage, and restore Hawaii's natural resources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, Fukunaga |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2170 SD1 HD2
Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii; Combat Sports; Contests; Framework; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO COMBAT SPORTS.
Establishes a new regulatory framework for combat sports contests in Hawaii by establishing the Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii and repealing existing law governing mixed martial arts contests in Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/11/2024- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 673). |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Aquino, Shimabukuro |
CPC, FIN |
HB2639 |
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SB2172 SD1
Boards; Commissions; Absence of Chairperson; Assumption of Duties; Prohibition
RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Prohibits staff members from assuming the authority and duties of the chairperson of a board or commission. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(H)
3/19/2024- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, Kim |
LGO, JHA |
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SB2174
HDOA; Meat and Poultry Inspection Program; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEAT AND POULTRY INSPECTION.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish, implement, and administer a Meat and Poultry Inspection Program and annually report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the establishment, implementation, and administration of the Meat and Poultry Inspection Program. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Wakai |
AEN/CPN, WAM |
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SB2178 SD1
Privately-Owned Roadways; Fuel Tax; State Tax
RELATING TO ROADS.
Allows for a percentage of general excise and fuel taxes generated by the counties to be used for the maintenance of private roadways that are open to the public. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, Kim |
TCA, WAM |
HB2673 |
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SB2180 SD1
DHS; Chore Services; Assessment; Program Requirements; Report
RELATING TO CHORE SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Human Services' program requirements for chore services to include an assessment of whether the applicant has a family member who is available and capable of providing necessary chore services for the applicant. Requires the Department of Human Services to improve access for disabled persons seeking chore services by taking certain actions and submitting a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO |
HHS/CPN, WAM |
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SB2181 SD1
Court Interpreters; Hourly fees; Mileage Reimbursement Rate; Commuter Compensation Rate; Judiciary; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COURT INTERPRETERS.
Requires the Judiciary to increase the hourly fees, mileage reimbursement rate, and commuter-time compensation rate for court interpreters. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/2/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, Elefante, Fukunaga |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2182 HD1 CD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Ocean Stewardship User Fee; Ocean Stewardship Special Fund; Extension of Sunset Date
RELATING TO OCEAN STEWARDSHIP.
Amends the persons required to collect the Ocean Stewardship User Fee. Extends the sunset date of the Ocean Stewardship Special Fund to 1/1/2031. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO |
WAL, FIN |
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SB2183 SD1
Beach Restoration; Activities; Board of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO RESTORATION OF BEACH LANDS.
Amends the definition of "beach restoration" used in laws governing the Board of Land and Natural Resources' powers to engage in beach restoration to include activities undertaken to improve eroded beaches and degraded dune systems and to remove abandoned and remnant manmade materials that pose a risk to the health of the public and ecosystem. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI |
WTL, WAM |
HB1546 |
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SB2184 SD1
Adaptation Pathways; Adaptation Planning for Residential and Resort Shoreline Development; Sea Level Rise Exposure Area; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ADAPTATION PATHWAYS PLANNING.
Expands the authority of the State and counties to develop adaptation pathways plans to modify and relocate infrastructure away from critically threatened areas to locations outside sea level rise and coastal flooding exposure areas. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
HB1545 |
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SB2186 SD1
Health Care Workers; Assault; Terroristic Threatening; Penalties
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKERS.
Establishes heightened penalties for the assault and terroristic threatening of health care workers. Clarifies the definition of "terroristic threatening" to include the methods of contact. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/28/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HHS, JDC |
HB2283 |
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SB2187 SD1
UH; Center for Labor Education and Research; Labor Education Advisory Council
RELATING TO THE LABOR EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Specifies that the Labor Education Advisory Council shall be advisory to the President of the University of Hawaii on all activities and programs of the Center for Labor Education and Research. Requires written responses addressing the Council's advice and adoption of resolutions by the President and Chancellor of the University of Hawaii, West Oahu campus. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Shimabukuro |
HRE, WAM |
HB1588 |
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SB2192
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Bribery
RELATING TO BRIBERY.
Increases penalties for bribery, under certain circumstances. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1867 |
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SB2193 SD1 HD1 CD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Penal Code; Computers; Privacy
RELATING TO COMPUTER CRIME.
Amends the offense of use of a computer in the commission of a separate crime to include violation of privacy in the first and second degrees. Repeals on 7/1/2027. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB1868 |
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SB2194 SD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Uncrewed Aircraft; Criminal Offenses
RELATING TO UNMANNED AIRCRAFT.
Establishes the felony offenses of misuse of uncrewed aircraft in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degrees. (SD1) |
(S)
2/28/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB1869 |
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SB2196
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Fraud; False Claims; False Statements
RELATING TO FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY.
Removes the possibility of probation or suspension of sentence for the offenses of fraud, false claims, and false statements. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1871 |
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SB2197 SD1 HD1 CD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Penal Code; Gambling
RELATING TO GAMBLING OFFENSES.
Amends the definition of "advance gambling activity" to repeal language that included making no effort to prevent the occurrence or continuation of gambling activity. Repeals on 7/1/2029. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB1872 |
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SB2201 SD1
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Electric Vehicles; Number Plates; Hawaiian Diacritical Marks
RELATING TO NUMBER PLATES.
Requires license plates to include okinas. Authorizes the use of all uppercase letters, all lowercase letters, or initial capital letters in motor vehicle license plates. Limits special number plates for environmental conservation to apply to electric vehicles. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
HB1861 |
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SB2202 SD2
SPO; Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Small Purchase Procurements; Federally Declared Disaster Areas; Report
RELATING TO SMALL PURCHASES.
Increases the minimum amount for purchases constituting small purchase procurements from $25,000 to $50,000. Sets a small purchase procurement minimum amount of $75,000 for federally declared disaster areas; provided that the procurements are reported to the State Procurement Office. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD2) |
(H)
3/19/2024- The committee(s) on WAL/LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL/LGO, FIN |
HB1862 |
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SB2203 SD1
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Land Use Commission; Agricultural District; Agricultural Tourism
RELATING TO LAND USE COMMISSION.
Applies permissible uses within agricultural districts to all counties that have adopted ordinances regulating agricultural tourism. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/EET, WAM |
HB1863 |
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SB2204 SD1
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Land Use Commission; Boundary Amendments; Counties
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
Authorizes a county to initiate a land use boundary amendment to implement the county's general plan. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
HB1864 |
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SB2211
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Relating to Candidate Committee Expenditures
RELATING TO CANDIDATE COMMITTEE EXPENDITURES.
Amends section 11-381, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to eliminate the use of campaign funds to purchase up to 2 tickets for an event or fundraiser held by another candidate or committee. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1846 |
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SB2212
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Relating to the Solicitation and Acceptance of Campaign Contributions by Candidate Committees
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Amends section 11-357, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to prohibit state and county elected officials as defined in section 11-342(d), HRS, from soliciting and accepting campaign contributions during any regular session or special session of the state legislature, including any extension of any regular session or special session or any legislative recess day, holiday, or weekend. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1847 |
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SB2213
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Cash Contribution Limits; Return of Contribution; Escheat
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Amends section 11-364, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to provide that an excess contribution of more than $100 in cash, in the aggregate, from a single person during an election period to a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee shall escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund if not returned to the contributor within 30 days. |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB1848 |
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SB2214
Campaign Spending Commission Package; State or County Contractors; State or County Grantees; Officers; Immediate Family Members; Prohibited Contributions
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Prohibits state or county grantees, officers and immediate family members of state or county contractors, and officers and immediate family members of state or county grantees, from contributing to candidate committees or noncandidate committees for the duration of the contract. Requires candidates, candidate committees, or noncandidate committees to return any unlawful contribution to the contributor within 30 calendar days of receipt. Provides that if any unlawful contribution is not returned to the contributor within 30 calendar days, the unlawful contribution shall escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1849 |
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SB2215
Ethics Commission Package; Administrative Fines; Maximum
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE FINES.
Updates the maximum administrative fines allowed for violations of chapters 84 and 97, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/30/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB1881 |
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SB2216 SD1 HD1 CD1
State Ethics Commission Package; Code of Ethics; Lobbyists; Advice; Investigations
RELATING TO THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION.
Clarifies and modernizes the way the State Ethics Commission provides advice and conducts investigations. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB1882 |
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SB2217 HD1 CD1
Ethics Commission Package; State Ethics Code Reporting Period; Fiscal Year Reporting Period; Electronic Filing
RELATING TO REPORTING PERIODS.
Establishes a phased process for adjusting the reporting period for gift disclosures filed with the State Ethics Commission to conform with the fiscal year. Provides for electronic filing of documents required by the State Ethics Commission. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB1883 |
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SB2218
Ethics Commission Package; Legislator Disclosures
RELATING TO STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.
Clarifies disclosures required from members of the Legislature. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1884 |
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SB2219 SD1
Ethics Commission Package; Lobbying; Presumptions; Testimony
RELATING TO LOBBYING.
Amends the definition of "lobbying" to include communications regarding procurement decisions with certain high-level government officials. Establishes certain presumptions regarding testimony when given by a paid person. Makes certain contracts voidable when entered into in violation of lobbying law. Takes effect 1/1/2027. (SD1) |
(H)
3/14/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB1885 |
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SB2222
City and County of Honolulu Package; ESD; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
Appropriates moneys as a grant-in-aid to the Emergency Services Department of the City and County of Honolulu. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
HB1852 |
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SB2226 SD1
Hawaii Association of Counties Package; Vehicular Access; Regulations; Restrictions; Ordinances
RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULATION.
Authorizes each county to adopt ordinances to regulate or restrict motor vehicle access to certain streets, highways, thoroughfares, or roads. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB1856 |
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SB2227 SD2
Hawaii Association of Counties Package; Governor; Emergency Powers; Mortgage Foreclosures; Suspension
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Authorizes the Governor to suspend the mortgage foreclosure provisions of chapter 667, HRS, for properties having substantial damage resulting from a Governor declared state of emergency. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC/JHA, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, CPC/JHA |
HB1857 |
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SB2228
State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection; Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program; Special Fund
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Authorizes the use of the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund to support the State Fire Council and its programs and activities, including for the hiring of administrative personnel. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB1886 |
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SB2231
Hawaii State Fire Council Package; Cancer; Firefighters; Workers' Compensation Medical Benefits
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL BENEFITS.
Expands workers' compensation medical benefits for firefighters to include coverage for breast cancer and cancer of the female reproductive organs. |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT/PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB1889 |
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SB2232
Office of Elections Package; Embargo on Release of Information
RELATING TO THE DIGITAL VOTER INFORMATION GUIDE.
Provides that certain information to be included in any digital voter information guide shall not be released to any requestor in whole or in part before the public release of the entire guide. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1879 |
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SB2233
Office of Elections Package; President; Electors; Assembly
RELATING TO THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE.
Reschedules the post-election assembly of presidential electors to the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December next following their election. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1880 |
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SB2234
State Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Adjusts and requests appropriations for fiscal biennium 2023-2025 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB1800 |
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SB2235
CIP; 15th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIFTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 15th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to WAM. |
WAKAI |
WAM |
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SB2236 SD2 HD1
Law Enforcement; Warrants; Searches; Private Property
RELATED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Requires law enforcement to post notice that a warranted or warrantless search has been conducted on a property. Requires a law enforcement officer to secure any entrance used by an officer in the search. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/15/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678). |
WAKAI |
JHA |
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SB2239 SD2
Consumer Protection; Transient Accommodations; Booking Transactions; Disclosures; Taxes; Government-Related Fees; Unfair and Deceptive Practices
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits any person from advertising, displaying, or offering a price for the rental or letting of a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation unit that does not include all taxes and fees imposed by a government entity that the renter or guest must pay. Requires a person to clearly and conspicuously display in each advertisement for the rental or letting of a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation unit a rate or price that includes all taxes and fees imposed by a government entity that the renter or guest must pay. Requires any taxes and fees that are displayed as a percentage of the cost on a booking transaction to also be displayed as a dollar amount at the time of purchase. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
(H)
3/12/2024- The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA |
TOU, CPC, FIN |
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SB2240 SD2 HD1 CD1
Office of Elections; Counties; ERIC; Electronic Registration Information Center, Inc.; Membership; Voter Registration; Verification; Application; Mailers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the Office of Elections to file an application with Electronic Registration Information Center, Inc. (ERIC), by 6/30/2025, for the State to be admitted as a member of that organization. Requires the Office of Elections to share with each county the information and services made available by ERIC pursuant to the State's membership agreement with that organization. Requires the Office of Elections and each county office that administers elections to use information and services made available by ERIC to verify their respective voter registration rolls. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
HB1609 |
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SB2245 SD1 HD2
DHS; Child Protective Act; Exigent Circumstances; Harm; Imminent Harm; Protective Custody; Temporary Foster Custody
RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.
Adds a definition for "exigent circumstances" and amends the definitions of "harm" and "imminent harm" under the Child Protective Act. Clarifies when the police may take protective custody of a child and when the Department of Human Services may assume temporary foster custody of a child when exigent circumstances are present. Creates a judicial process for filing a petition for an order for protective custody, including the circumstances where such an order may be issued without notice and without a hearing. Effective July 1, 2025. (HD2) |
(S)
4/23/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI |
HUS, JHA |
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SB2246 SD1
DOH; Crisis Intervention; Diversion; Crisis Centers; Crisis Intervention Officers; Crisis Intervention Team; Mental Health First Aid; Certifications; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CRISIS INTERVENTION.
Establishes an Expanded Crisis Intervention and Diversion Activities Program within the Department of Health to expand existing activities to divert those with mental health issues to appropriate health care services. Defines "crisis intervention officer". Authorizes a person believed to be imminently dangerous to self or others by a law enforcement officer to be transported to a facility designated by the Director of Health. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations for the Expanded Crisis Intervention and Diversion Activities Program and certification of law enforcement officers in mental health first aid and crisis intervention team model. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, Elefante, Wakai |
HHS/PSM, WAM |
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SB2251 SD1
Kauai Prosecuting Attorney Package; Hawaii Penal Code; Criminal Offense; Indecent Exposure; Less Than Sixteen Years of Age; Strict Liability
RELATING TO INDECENT EXPOSURE.
Increases the criminal penalty for the offense of indecent exposure from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor if the person to whom the genitals were exposed is less than 16 years of age. Provides that the state of mind requirement is not applicable to the fact that the person to whom the genitals were exposed is less than 16 years of age and that the actor is strictly liable with respect to the attendant circumstance that the person to whom the genitals were exposed was less than 16 years of age. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB1873 |
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SB2253
Short Form; Agriculture
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to AEN. |
KANUHA |
AEN |
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SB2254
Short Form; Agriculture
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to AEN. |
KANUHA |
AEN |
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SB2255
Short Form; Environment
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to AEN. |
KANUHA |
AEN |
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SB2256
Short Form; Environment
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to AEN. |
KANUHA |
AEN |
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SB2257 SD3 HD1 CD1
HTSB; Career and Technical Education; Education Requirements; Qualified Individuals
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to consider qualified individuals with at least an associate's degree or high school diploma with comparable education and coursework, industry experience, and content expertise to teach career and technical education courses. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KANUHA |
EDN, FIN |
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SB2258
Short Form; Education
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to EDU. |
KANUHA |
EDU |
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SB2259 SD2
Auditor; Health; Health Insurance; Employer Health Care Requirements; Dental and Vision; Medicaid; Mandated Coverage; Notice; Sunrise Analysis; Report
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires each employer group health policy, contract, plan, or agreement and each individual and group hospital or medical service plan, policy, contract, or agreement issued or renewed by health insurers in the State after December 31, 2024, that provides coverage, to provide coverage for dental and vision preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment. Requires every insurer and mutual benefit society to provide written notice to policyholders and members no later than December 31, 2025. Requests the Auditor to conduct a sunrise analysis for the mandatory health insurance coverage and submit a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 2) and referred to CPN. |
KANUHA |
HHS, CPN |
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SB2260
Short Form; Health
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to HHS. |
KANUHA |
HHS |
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SB2261
Short Form; Human Services
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to HHS. |
KANUHA |
HHS |
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SB2262
Short Form; Homelessness
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to HHS. |
KANUHA |
HHS |
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SB2263
Short Form; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to HOU. |
KANUHA |
HOU |
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SB2264
Short Form; University of Hawaii Community Colleges
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to HRE. |
KANUHA |
HRE |
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SB2265
Short Form; University of Hawaii Board of Regents
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to HRE. |
KANUHA |
HRE |
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SB2266
Short Form; Crime
RELATING TO CRIME.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB2267
Short Form; Sentencing
RELATING TO SENTENCING.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB2268
Short Form; Judiciary
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB2269
Short Form; Exoneration
RELATING TO EXONERATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB2270
Short Form; Redress for Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment
RELATING TO REDRESS FOR WRONGFUL CONVICTION AND IMPRISONMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB2271
Short Form; Labor
RELATING TO LABOR.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to LBT. |
KANUHA |
LBT |
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SB2272
Short Form; Technology
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to LBT. |
KANUHA |
LBT |
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SB2273
Short Form; Department of Law Enforcement
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to PSM. |
KANUHA |
PSM |
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SB2274
Short Form; Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to PSM. |
KANUHA |
PSM |
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SB2275
Short Form; International Affairs
RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to TCA. |
KANUHA |
TCA |
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SB2276
Short Form; Government
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB2277
Short Form; Economic Development
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB2278
Short Form; Land Use
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB2279 SD2
UH; Graduate Assistants; Qualified Tuition Reduction; Tuition Fee; Taxable Income
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Requires qualified tuition reduction for graduate assistants enrolled in graduate level coursework to be considered taxable income. Restricts the qualified tuition reduction for graduate assistants enrolled in graduate level coursework to be equal to a certain percentage of the resident tuition fee. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KANUHA |
HET, FIN |
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SB2280 SD2
CIP; Public-Private Partnerships; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FINANCING.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the State. Requires funding to be through a public private partnership that meets certain requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KANUHA |
FIN |
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SB2284 SD2 HD1 CD1
UH; Wildfire Forecast System; Public Safety; Preparedness; Wildfire Mitigation; Artificial Intelligence; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A WILDFIRE FORECAST SYSTEM FOR HAWAII.
Establishes a two-year program at the University of Hawaii to develop a wildfire forecast system for the State using artificial intelligence. Makes an appropriation. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, Wakai |
WAL, HET, FIN |
HB1924 |
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SB2285 SD2 HD3
Department of Health; SHPDA; Function and Duties; Hui Hoomana; Reports; Positions; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Amends the functions and duties of the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Clarifies the definition of "health care". Establishes a task force known as the Hui Hoomana. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(H)
4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:30PM in Conference Room 329.
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DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HLT/HUS, CPC, FIN |
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SB2286 SD2 HD2
DLIR; DHRD; Private Sector; Internships; Workforce Development; Workers' Compensation Coverage; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO INTERNSHIPS.
Permits the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to enter into contracts with eligible employers or registered apprenticeship programs in the private sector to provide on-the-job training to eligible interns. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to collaborate with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations for certain portions of the on-the-job-training work experience program. Provides that the State shall be the responsible employer for purposes of workers' compensation coverage for students or recent graduates in the on-the-job-training work experience program, subject to certain limitations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/15/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Wakai |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
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SB2287 SD2 HD1 CD1
CIO; Information Technology Steering Committee; Duties; Report; Mobile Application
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES.
Requires the Information Technology Steering Committee to assist the Chief Information Officer to develop a plan to enhance the mobile application developed to enable the public to access the State's website. Requires the Chief Information Officer's annual report of the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to include updates on the mobile application. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Kim |
HET, FIN |
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SB2288 SD2 HD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; Comptroller; Travel Reports; Public Access; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Requires that travel reports submitted by state employees, officers, or other representatives of state departments or agencies, in connection with out-of-state or intra-state travel for purposes of official state business, be made available for public review on the Comptroller's website, subject to certain exceptions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Kim, Moriwaki, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB2289 SD2 HD2 CD1
DOH; Kalaupapa; Reports; Transfer; Powers; Duties; Community Engagement
RELATING TO KALAUPAPA.
Requires the Department of Health to include in its annual report regarding Kalaupapa Settlement details and updated information, as available, regarding the permanent transfer to other governmental or qualified non-governmental entities of the powers and duties of the Department over Kalaupapa Settlement. Requires the Department of Health to report on its community engagement efforts with community stakeholders and the Molokai community. Sunsets on the first 6/30 after the Revisor of Statutes receives a written gubernatorial proclamation that the referenced transfer is complete. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Wakai |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB2291 SD2 HD2
ADC; HTDC; NEHLA; Advisory Boards; Workforce Development
RELATING TO ADVISORY BOARDS.
Establishes advisory boards, focused on workforce development, for the Agribusiness Development Corporation, Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, and Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/15/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678). |
DELA CRUZ, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, Kim, Moriwaki, Wakai |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
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SB2292
Boards and Commissions; Ex Officio Members; Advice and Consent; Senate
RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Clarifies that the procedures for selecting members of boards and commissions also apply to ex officio members. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
DELA CRUZ |
GVO, JDC |
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SB2295 SD1
DLNR; State Historic Preservation Division; OHA; Burial Sites; Coastal Erosion; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Establishes an inter-division program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources consisting of the State Historic Preservation Division, Land Division, Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands, Island Burial Councils, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and Aha Moku that addresses the location, movement, and restoration of Hawaiian burial sites or ‘iwi, exposed or likely to be exposed to coastal erosion. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
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SB2296 SD1
DLNR; Fishponds; Restocking; Restoration; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FISHPONDS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to restore and restock fishponds by procuring fingerlings and limu and establishing one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Aquaculture Coordinator Biologist VI position. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2297 SD1
BLNR; DLNR; DOCARE; Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority; Conservation District; Natural Resource Management; Emergency Response
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources' authority shall supersede the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority for all lands designated under the state conservation district; provided that the Board of Land and Natural Resources upholds its affirmative and non-transferable duty to protect the traditional and customary rights of native Hawaiians as articulated in Article 7 of the Hawaii State Constitution. Clarifies that the natural resource management enforcement and emergency response of Mauna Kea lands shall remain the responsibility of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Takes effect 07/01/25. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
INOUYE |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB2300 SD1
Historic Preservation Tax Credit; Extension
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Extends the sunset date for the Historic Preservation Tax Credit to December 31, 2030, and incrementally increases the cap on the total tax credits from $1,000,000 in the 2025 taxable year to $4,000,000 in the 2030 taxable year. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
WTL, WAM |
HB1918 |
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SB2305 SD2 HD2 CD1
DLE; Silver Alert Program; Missing Persons; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MISSING PERSONS.
Establishes a Silver Alert Program within the Department of Law Enforcement to help locate and safeguard missing persons who are sixty-five years of age or older, cognitively impaired, or developmentally disabled. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, San Buenaventura |
HUS, JHA, FIN |
HB1774 |
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SB2306 SD1
DAGS; Automated External Defibrillators; State Buildings; Training; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS.
No later than January 1, 2025, requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to install and maintain automated external defibrillators in all state buildings. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide trainings on the use of automated external defibrillators for certain state employees and security staff. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Shimabukuro |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB2330 |
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SB2307
DCR; Offender Reentry; Identification Documents; Departmental Assistance
RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in collaboration with various agencies and upon request of the inmates, to assist inmates in obtaining the inmates' civil identification card, birth certificate, social security card, and other relevant identification necessary for successful reentry into society, as soon as practicable. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to initiate the process of obtaining identifying documents for inmates released to work furlough, extended furlough, or community placement programs, by providing the forms necessary for the inmate to obtain civil identification cards and other identifying documents to the inmate as soon as practicable. |
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1/31/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Fukunaga, Ihara, Moriwaki |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB2308 SD1 HD2
School Zones; Speeding; Fines; Penalties
RELATING TO SPEEDING.
Authorizes additional fines and penalties for convictions of speeding in a school zone. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/15/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678). |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Kim |
TRN, JHA |
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SB2310 SD1
Location Tracker; Harassment; Criminal Law; Penalty
RELATING TO HARASSMENT.
Prohibits a person from using a location tracker to harass, stalk, or perpetuate a crime against another person without their knowledge. (SD1) |
(H)
3/13/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Fukunaga, Kim |
JHA |
HB2014 |
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SB2315
DCCA; Licensed Professionals; Contact Information
RELATING TO LICENSED PROFESSIONALS.
Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to post the business address and business phone number of each licensed professional on its public website. |
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2/16/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
CPN |
HB1992 |
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SB2317 SD1
Governor; State Capitol Guided Tours; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE CAPITOL TOURS.
Requires the Governor to implement a State Capitol Tour Program for volunteer docents to conduct tours of the capitol building and grounds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Ihara, Shimabukuro |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2319
Justices; Judges; Mandatory Retirement Age; Constitutional Amendment; Hawaii State Constitution (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from 70 to 75 years. |
(H)
3/22/2024- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Amato, Hussey-Burdick voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ganaden, Souza voting no (2) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, KIM, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, Elefante |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2322 SD1 HD1
DOH; Environmental Management Division; Clean Water Branch; Water Quality; Water Sampling; Tier 1 Beaches; Hazardous Conditions ($)
RELATING TO WATER QUALITY.
Requires the Department of Health to continue water sampling and analysis of Tier 1 beaches during brown water advisories, with certain exceptions and under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/26/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 4:25 PM; CR 329. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Elefante, Fevella, Wakai |
EEP/WAL, HLT, FIN |
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SB2323 SD1
Juvenile Justice; Court Fees; Fines; Penalties; Prohibited
RELATING TO YOUTH FEES AND FINES.
Prohibits the assessment of any fines, fees, or court costs against a person who was adjudicated for an offense committed while the person was a minor under the age of eighteen years, or against the person's parent or guardian. Discharges all related debt obligations assessed prior to the effective date of the Act. Limits court ordered community service for minors to seventy-two hours. Repeals the statewide curfew for minors. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, JDC |
HB2722 |
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SB2325
Capital Gains Tax; Rate; Repeal
RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS.
Taxes capital gains income at the same rate as ordinary income. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, KIDANI, RICHARDS |
WAM |
HB1660 |
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SB2329 SD1 HD1
Aquaculture; Mullet Production; Fishponds and Stock Enhancement; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Appropriates funds for mullet production for fishponds and stock enhancement, including for new positions, equipment, maintenance, and operating costs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:30PM in conference room 325. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
HB2631 |
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SB2331
Governor; Emergency Powers; Historic Preservation
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Clarifies that the Governor may waive historic preservation requirements in an emergency proclamation only when there is an imminent or presently occurring emergency which threatens health and safety. |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
PSM/WTL, JDC |
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SB2332
Penal Code Review; Judicial Council; Advisory Committee; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
Requires the Judicial Council to conduct a comprehensive review of the Hawaii Penal Code and to recommend proposed changes. Requires the Judicial Council to appoint an advisory committee to assist in the review, and allows the Council to also appoint a reporter and other staff as necessary. Requires the advisory committee to report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
2/2/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
HB1953 |
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SB2333 HD1 CD1
Chief Election Officer; Election Audits; Electronic Voting System; Electronic Tally of Ballots
RELATING TO ELECTION AUDITS.
Allows the Chief Election Officer to use accurate copies of paper ballots, rather than the originals, when conducting a precinct audit of an electronic voting system's tally. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
RHOADS |
JHA |
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SB2334 SD1
Chief Election Officer; Election Audits; Electronic Voting System; Electronic Tally of Ballots
RELATING TO ELECTION AUDITS.
Reduces the number of randomly selected precincts employing an electronic voting system that the Chief Election Officer is required to conduct a post-election, pre-certification audit of from ten per cent to five per cent. Clarifies that the Chief Election Officer must audit all elections in the randomly selected precincts as a condition of using an electronic voting system to create an electronic tally of ballots. (SD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2336 SD1
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Damages; Attorneys' Fees
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires that condominium renters who prevail in a lawsuit for a violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code be awarded reasonable attorneys' fees, costs, and the greater of $1,000 or threefold damages. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
HASHIMOTO |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB2088 |
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SB2337 SD2 HD2 CD1
HHFDC; Housing; County Powers; Mixed-Use Developments; Bond Proceeds
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Expands the counties' authorization to exercise the same powers as the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for purposes of developing, constructing, financing, refinancing, or providing mixed-use developments. Applies to bond proceeds expended by a county after 12/31/2023. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HSG, FIN |
HB1808 |
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SB2339
HHFDC; Bond Recycling Program; Affordable Rental Housing; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Bond Recycling Program Subaccount; State Debt Limit Exclusion; Private Activity Bonds
RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.
Allows HHFDC or a county to establish a bond recycling program authorized by federal law. Allows HHFDC or a county to secure a line of credit or other instrument of indebtedness for the bond recycling program. Allows the Department of Budget and Finance and HHFDC to enter into an agreement with a county for bond recycling. Requires a county or issuer to submit a report to the Department of Budget and Finance and HHFDC on the status or use of its portion of the volume cap that is being recycled. Requires a reserve to be maintained for the unsecured portion of debt incurred for the bond recycling program and establishes a reserve for HHFDC as a subaccount of the rental housing revolving fund. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to WAM. |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
WAM |
HB1760 |
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SB2342 SD2 HD3 CD1
Transportation; Motor Vehicles; Traffic Laws; Penalties; Insurance Minimums; Insurance Rates; Rate Filings; Insurance Coverage Requirements
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Increases the penalties for violations of repeated driving without motor vehicle insurance and, beginning 1/1/2026, increases required motor vehicle insurance minimums. Clarifies the required coverage for shared cars that are made available through a peer-to-peer car-sharing program during the car-sharing period. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to solicit rate filings from motor vehicle insurers. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
RHOADS |
TRN, CPC |
HB1539 |
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SB2344 SD1
Permanent Supportive Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; GO Bonds; HPHA; HHFDC; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the development and construction of permanent supportive housing for certain vulnerable individuals. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to consider any available federal low-income housing tax credits needed for construction of permanent supportive housing units. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
HB2304 |
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SB2345 SD2 HD2
DLE; Crisis Intervention Training; Positions; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CRISIS INTERVENTION.
Authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement to coordinate crisis intervention training for state and county law enforcement agencies. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/26/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 4:45 PM; CR 016. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, Elefante, Wakai |
HLT, FIN |
HB2250 |
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SB2346 SD1
DLE; Firearms; Voluntary Buyback Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct a voluntary firearm buyback program in each county of the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
1/31/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2347 HD1 CD1
Habitual Violent Crime; Criminal Law
RELATING TO CRIME.
Establishes the offense of habitual violent crime. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to submit a report to the Legislature before the Regular Sessions of 2025 and 2026. Requires the prosecuting attorney of each county to submit data to the Department of the Attorney General for the purposes of the reports. Repeals 6/30/2027. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Wakai |
JHA |
HB2252 |
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SB2348 SD1
Photo Red Light Imaging; Highway Safety; Traffic Violations; Transportation
RELATING TO PHOTO RED LIGHT IMAGING DETECTOR SYSTEMS.
Provides that any photo red light imaging detector system's clear and unobstructed recorded image of a motor vehicle license plate shall be prima facie evidence that the motor vehicle to which the license plate is attached is the motor vehicle for which the license plate was issued. Requires the State, the county, or the State's or county's third party contractor to implement a process to record the date on which the summons or citation was submitted to the post office, which shall be prima facie evidence of the date the summons or citation was submitted to the post office. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Wakai |
TCA, JDC |
HB2071 |
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SB2349 SD1
Gasoline-Powered Leaf Blowers; Prohibition; Fines; Government Agency Exemption; Repeal
RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.
Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or operation of gasoline-powered leaf blowers. Increases the amounts of fines for offenses against leaf blower restrictions and provides for the forfeiture of gasoline-powered leaf blowers on a third violation. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC. |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, Wakai |
AEN, CPN/JDC |
HB2306 |
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SB2350 SD2 HD2 CD1
Motor Vehicles; Motor Scooters; Noisy Mufflers; Fines
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
Establishes a separate prohibition on driving motor vehicles with noisy mufflers on public highways in high density population areas. Establishes separate fines for violations of motor scooter and motor vehicle muffler laws. Defines "high density population areas". (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, Wakai |
TRN, CPC |
HB2251 |
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SB2351 SD2 HD2
DLIR; Hawaii Workforce Development Council; Conflict of Interest; Chairperson of Board; K-12 Agriculture Workforce Development Pipeline Initiative ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Amends the Hawaii Workforce Development Council law to be consistent with the General Appropriations Act of 2021. Renames "Hawaii Workforce Development Council" to "Hawaii Workforce Development Board". Requires the Hawaii Workforce Development Board and local workforce development boards to develop written conflict of interest policies. Amends provisions related to the selection of the Chairperson, duties, and powers of the Hawaii Workforce Development Board. Repeals the requirement for the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to submit an annual report to the Legislature on the activities of the K-12 Agriculture Workforce Development Pipeline Initiative. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/22/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
HB2199 |
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SB2352 SD1
Department of Human Resources Development; Vacant Positions; Legislative Reporting Requirement
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.
Repeals the requirement that the Director of Human Resources Development must submit a report to the Legislature before reclassifying and abolishing vacant positions within State departments and agencies that are under the jurisdiction of DHRD. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, Wakai |
LBT, WAM |
HB2658 |
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SB2354 SD1
Alcohol; Beer; Liquor Law; Brewpubs
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
Expands the definition of "beer" under the intoxicating liquor law to mean any alcoholic beverage containing not less than 0.5% alcohol by volume obtained by fermentation of any infusion or decoction of malt or any substitute, including alcohol seltzer beverages and excluding sake, cooler beverages, and other distilled products. Authorizes brewpubs to sell beer they manufacture, or beer manufactured on their premises, subject to certain conditions. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (SD1) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Act 009, 04/19/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1109). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, San Buenaventura |
JHA |
HB2522 |
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SB2358
HISC; Viability Funding; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
Appropriates funds to support the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to ensure its long-term viability and prevent future problems. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
HB2104 |
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SB2359
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Hawaii Ant Lab; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funding for the Hawaii Ant Lab to support little fire ant mitigation and eradication efforts. |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, AWA, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
HB2132 |
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SB2360 SD1
DOH; Cesspools; Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project; Report; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS.
Requires the Department of Health to submit a report to the Legislature on the cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project prior to the Regular Session of 2025. Establishes three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) positions to implement the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project established by Act 153, SLH 2022. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga |
AEN, WAM |
HB1898 |
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SB2361 SD1
DOA; Grant Specialist Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes two permanent full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) grant specialist positions within the Department of Agriculture. Declares that the general expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, McKelvey |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2362 SD1 HD1
Ornamental Ginger; Pathogens; Research and Prevention; UH; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ORNAMENTAL GINGER.
Appropriates funds for statewide research into ornamental ginger pathogens, prevention of the spread of ornamental ginger pathogens, production and distribution of pathogen-free ornamental ginger plants, and outreach to ornamental producers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 3:30PM in conference room 325. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Shimabukuro |
AGR, FIN |
HB2140 |
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SB2363
HDOA; Agricultural Crime Pilot Project; Honolulu; Kauai; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a two-year agricultural crime pilot project to examine the effectiveness of prosecuting agricultural crimes, including agricultural theft and agricultural vandalism, in the City and County of Honolulu and County of Kauai. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
HB1584 |
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SB2364
Plant-Based Building Materials Working Group; Report
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a Plant-Based Building Materials Working Group to report on how best to grow plants and develop plant-based building materials in Hawaii and provide economic development and green jobs while sequestering greenhouse gases to help achieve the State's climate target. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO |
AEN/EET, WAM |
HB2754 |
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SB2366
Neonicotinoid Pesticides; Restricted Use Pesticides
RELATING TO NEONICOTINOIDS.
Classifies neonicotinoid pesticides as restricted use pesticides and establishes a list of chemicals that belong to the neonicotinoid class of chemicals. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY |
AEN, CPN |
HB1582 |
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SB2368 SD1
DOH; Packaging Waste; Needs Assessment; Extended Producer Responsibility Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a statewide needs assessment to inform the future establishment of an extended producer responsibility program for packaging waste. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Kim |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
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SB2369 SD1
Toxic Chemicals; Working Group; PFAS; Reports
RELATED TO TOXIC CHEMICALS.
Establishes a working group to investigate the existence and environmental dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and related chemicals. Requires reports to the Legislature. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Moriwaki, Wakai |
AEN/HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB2797 |
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SB2373
Irrigation; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds to finance capital improvements to various irrigation systems. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Wakai |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2374 SD1
Judiciary Package; Supplemental Budget; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates funds for the Judiciary Supplemental budget for the 2023-2025 biennium. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(S)
2/6/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB1911 |
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SB2375
Judiciary Package; District Court Judges; First Circuit
RELATING TO JUDGES FOR THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST CIRCUIT.
Establishes one additional district court judgeship in the First Circuit. |
(S)
2/6/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB1912 |
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SB2376
Judiciary Package; Family Courts; Court-appointed Counsel; Guardian Ad Litem; Fees; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR COURT-APPOINTED REPRESENTATION.
Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel and guardian ad litem in family court proceedings. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(S)
2/8/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB1913 |
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SB2377
Judiciary Package; Criminal Proceedings; Court-appointed Counsel; Fees; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL.
Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel in criminal proceedings. Appropriates funds. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(S)
2/5/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB1914 |
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SB2378
Judiciary Package; Uniform Probate Code
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PROBATE CODE.
Updates the Uniform Probate Code by reducing the number of required publications of a notice to creditors by a trustee to once a week for two successive weeks, consistent with amendments made by Act 158, SLH 2023, to publication requirements applicable to probate matters generally. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1915 |
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SB2379
Judiciary Package; Safety; Public Servants; Personal Information
RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH CERTAIN PUBLIC SERVANTS.
Prohibits government agencies, persons, and organizations from publicly disclosing the personal information of certain public servants and their families upon receiving a written request. Establishes a misdemeanor offense for individuals who post personal information on the Internet in reckless disregard of the risk of harm to certain public servants and their families. Authorizes the display of personal information that is relevant to and displayed as part of a news story, commentary, editorial, or other speech on a matter of public concern. Effective 1/1/2025. |
(S)
2/14/2024- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1916 |
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SB2380
Judiciary Package; Public Employment Cost Items; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Appropriates moneys for collective bargaining cost items for judiciary employees and their excluded counterparts. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC/LBT, WAM |
HB1917 |
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SB2381 SD2
Comprehensive Public Funding; CSC; Report to Legislature ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE.
Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State of Hawaii, to begin with the 2028 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit a progress and final report to the Legislature. (SD2) |
(H)
3/14/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
HB2321 |
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SB2384
Blood Alcohol Concentration; Driving Under the Influence; Motor Vehicles; Alcohol
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the blood alcohol concentration threshold for driving while under the influence of alcohol from 0.08 to 0.05. |
(H)
3/8/2024- Re-referred to TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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SB2385 SD1 HD1
Justices and Judges; Appointment; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3 OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO PLACE PROCEDURAL RESTRICTIONS ON THE TIMING OF JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS AND CONFIRMATIONS.
Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to prohibit the Judicial Selection Commission from presenting a list of judicial nominees to the Governor or Chief Justice between August 1 and November 30. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Fukunaga, Ihara, Kidani |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2386
Presidential Preference Primary Election; Establishment
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Establishes presidential preference primary elections for the 2028 election cycle. Takes effect 6/1/2027. |
(S)
2/9/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, CHANG, Fukunaga, Kidani, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB2387
Real Property; Land Owner; Error
RELATING TO OWNERS OF LAND.
Corrects erroneous references in chapters 520 and 520A, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
4/12/2024- Act 003, 04/11/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1103). |
RHOADS |
JHA |
HB1920 |
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SB2392 SD1
Elections; Candidates; Ballots; Electors; Disqualification
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Specifies that election ballots issued by the Chief Election Officer or county clerk shall exclude any candidate who is disqualified by a constitutional or statutory provision. Provides for a process for challenging an inclusion or exclusion of a candidate from a ballot. Includes a candidate's disqualification as grounds for an election contest complaint. Specifies that electors of presidential and vice presidential candidates shall not be individuals who are disqualified by a constitutional or statutory provision. Prohibits electors from voting for any presidential or vice presidential nominee who has been disqualified pursuant to section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; article XVI, section 3, of the Hawaii State Constitution; or another constitutional or statutory provision as determined by a federal court or the Supreme Court. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2395 SD1
Judiciary; Criminal Justice Research Institute; Probation Pilot Program; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A PROBATION COMPLIANCE CREDITS PROGRAM.
Requires the Judiciary to establish a Compliance Credits Pilot Program for probationers that comply with their conditions of supervision. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, Keohokalole |
JDC, WAM |
HB1626 |
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SB2396
Elections; Electioneering Communications; Synthetic Media; Deepfakes; Prohibitions
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Prohibits the distribution of electioneering communications before an election that a person knows or should have known are deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes of a candidate or party. |
(S)
2/9/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, MCKELVEY |
JDC |
HB1766 |
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SB2397 SD2
DHHL; Native Hawaiian Caucus; Lessees; Waiting List; Sale; Transfer; Right of First Refusal
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Excludes from any waiting list maintained by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands any lessee or successor who sells or transfers their lease on a tract of Hawaiian home lands for personal gain. Establishes that the Hawaiian Homes Commission shall have a right of first refusal for the sale or transfer of a lessee's interest in the lease when the sale or transfer is for personal gain. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2) |
(H)
3/12/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DECOITE, CHANG, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2399 SD1
General Excise Tax; Produce; Exemption
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Exempts the gross proceeds received after 12/31/2023 by a farmer for the sale of produce from the general excise tax. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2400 SD1
HTA; Board Members; Holdover Position; Term Limits
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Reduces the number of members on the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors and number of members that constitute a quorum. Makes certain amendments to membership eligibility. Prohibits holdover board members of the Hawaii Tourism Authority from holding office beyond the commencement of the next legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KIM, CHANG, FEVELLA, WAKAI |
EET, JDC |
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SB2401 SD2 HD2 CD1
DOA; Counties; Feral Chickens; Feral Animals; Control Program; Education Campaign
RELATING TO FERAL CHICKENS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to work with each county to implement feral chicken control programs and feeding of feral animals education campaign. Requires each county to match the funds expended by the Department of Agriculture for the implementation of the feral chicken control program and feeding of feral animals education campaign in that county. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIM, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, Elefante, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
AGR, FIN |
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SB2402
Kimchi Day; November 22
RELATING TO KIMCHI DAY.
Designates November 22 of each year as "Kimchi Day" in the State. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to TCA. |
KIM, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Wakai |
TCA |
HB1950 |
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SB2403 SD1
Government Accountability; Legislative Hearings; Studies and Reports; State Funded Programs
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY.
Requires any report of a study or an audit enacted with a legislative appropriation or adopted by concurrent resolution to be submitted to the chairs of the appropriate subject matter committee of each house of the State Legislature. Requires a public hearing or informational briefing to be held within one year of receipt of the report, except under certain circumstances. Requires a public hearing or informational briefing to be held within one year of the publication of the performance audit reports. Exempts financial and other regularly occurring audits. Requires state departments and agencies to submit a report to the Legislature containing certain information regarding newly enacted, funded state programs within one year of the date on which the program's enabling Act became law. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIM, CHANG, FEVELLA, San Buenaventura |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2404 SD1 HD1
Condominiums; Association Meetings; Voting; Proxies; Proxy Forms
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Repeals the requirement that a standard proxy form authorized by the unit owners' association contain a box wherein an owner may indicate that the proxy is given to the board as a whole and that the vote is to be made on the basis of the preference of the majority of the directors present at the meeting. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Hussey-Burdick voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
KIM, FEVELLA, Gabbard |
CPC, JHA |
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SB2405 HD1
Elections; Campaign Finance; Use of Campaign Funds; Child Care; Vital Household Dependent Care
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Allows campaign funds to be used for a candidate's child care and vital household dependent care costs under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/17/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 690). |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2406 SD1 HD1
HTA; Contracts; Marketing; Hawaii Convention Center; Reports
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Requires contracts entered into by the Hawaii Tourism Authority for management of the Hawaii Convention Center facility to include marketing for all uses of the facility. Amends the frequency with which the Hawaii Tourism Authority is required to submit a report of contracts and agreements it enters into. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Amato, Garcia, Hussey-Burdick, Matsumoto, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela, Kong, Perruso, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
TOU, FIN |
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SB2411 SD1
DOA; Invasive Species; Control and Mitigation; Two-Lined Spittlebug; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE TWO-LINED SPITTLEBUG.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to mitigate and control the spread of the two-lined spittlebug and to fund recovery efforts for areas affected by it. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, DECOITE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM |
HB2131 |
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SB2412 SD1
DOA; Aquaculture Advisory Committee; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Establishes the Aquaculture Advisory Committee within the Department of Agriculture. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Elefante, Moriwaki, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
HB2617 |
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SB2413 SD2 HD1 CD1
BOA; Agricultural Lands; Leases; Report
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Board of Agriculture to submit a report to the Legislature on the percentage of agricultural lands that are suitable for farming and actively farmed and certain dollar amounts relating to lease transfers between lessees. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Elefante, Moriwaki |
AGR, FIN |
HB1971 |
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SB2414 SD1
DOA; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Sustainable Food Systems Working Group; Interagency Food Systems Plan; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
Establishes the Sustainable Food Systems Working Group. Requires a report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Establishes an unspecified number of positions within the Department of Agriculture. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, DECOITE, LEE, MCKELVEY |
AEN, WAM |
HB2130 |
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SB2418 SD1
EALs; Toxic Chemicals; Pollutants; Procedural Requirements; Public Notice
RELATED TO TOXIC CHEMICALS.
Requires state agencies that monitor environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels (EALs) to ensure the preservation of a safe environment. Prohibits modifications to EALs unless certain procedural requirements are met. Allows any State resident to petition for modifications to an established EAL. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN/GVO, WAM |
HB2799 |
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SB2419 SD1 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Biosecurity; Pest Control; Invasive Species; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY.
Appropriates funds for the biosecurity program of the Department of Agriculture to develop and implement projects for clean plant material, agricultural treatments, diagnostics, and pest management. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4). |
GABBARD |
AGR, FIN |
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SB2421
DOA; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the continued administration of the Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program and to provide matching funds to beneficiaries who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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SB2423 SD1
DOA; Healthy Soils Program; Carbon Sequestration; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a Healthy Soils Program. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2425
Cesspools; DOH; Public Outreach and Education; Real Property; Mandatory Seller Disclosures; Appropriation
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Authorizes and appropriates funds to the Department of Health to retain qualified consultants as necessary to identify necessary public outreach and education resources and tools and develop a comprehensive public outreach strategy and website to educate homeowners and wastewater industry professionals about information and resources regarding the State's cesspool upgrade, conversion, and connection requirements and deadlines. Requires that mandatory seller disclosures in real estate transactions include whether the property has a cesspool, including the date by which state law mandates that the cesspool be upgraded, converted, or connected, and the priority level of the cesspool according to the Hawaii cesspool hazard assessment and prioritization tool. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM/CPN. |
GABBARD |
AEN/HHS, WAM/CPN |
HB1894 |
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SB2426 SD1
Cesspools; Cesspool Conversion Working Group; Mandatory Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; Prioritization; Income Tax Credit; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Part II: Requires certain priority level 1 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2035, and priority level 2 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2045, rather than before 1/1/2050. Part III: Appropriates funds to implement the cesspool compliance pilot grant project established pursuant to Act 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Declares that the general expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Part IV: Establishes an income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a qualified cesspool to a director of health-approved wastewater system or connecting to a sewerage system. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
HB1892 |
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SB2428 SD1
ADC; Hawaii Agricultural Investment Program; Reports; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Investment Program within the Agribusiness Development Corporation to support local agricultural producers. Requires annual reports. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds for program and two positions. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN/EET, WAM |
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SB2431
DOA; Agricultural Emergency Loan Revolving Fund; Establishment; Class D Loans; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
Establishes the Agricultural Emergency Loan Revolving Fund to be administered by the Department of Agriculture, to fund Class "D" loans. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2432 SD1
Income Tax; Agriculture; Investors; Food Manufacturer Tax Credit
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a food manufacturer tax credit. Defines "qualified taxpayer" as a manufacturer that produces value-added processed, agricultural, or food products. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2435 SD1
DHHL; Beneficiaries; Lease Awards; Successors
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to administer an undivided interest Lease Award Program for beneficiaries on the homestead lease waiting list who are sixty years old or older or terminally ill, under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to adopt rules by a certain date. Takes effect on either the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification that congressional approval of this Act is unnecessary, or on the date of consent by the United States Congress. (SD1) |
(S)
2/5/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2439 SD1 HD1 CD1
Limitation of Actions; Sexual Offenses; Adults
RELATING TO LIMITATION OF ACTIONS.
Extends the statute of limitations for civil actions brought by persons subjected to sexual offenses as an adult against the person who committed the act. Allows a claim to be brought against legal entities during the two-year window period if there is a finding of gross negligence. Authorizes a court to award attorney's fees to a defendant when an accusation of sexual abuse was made with no basis in fact and with malicious intent. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Kidani |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2443 SD2 HD2 CD1
Department of Transportation; Highway Safety; Automated Speed Enforcement System; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Establishes the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program, to be implemented by the State in only those locations where a photo red light imaging detector system has been implemented. Creates a new offense of noncompliance with maximum speed limit under an automated speed enforcement system. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, MORIWAKI, Kidani, Wakai |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
HB2267 |
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SB2444 SD1
Public Safety; Emergencies; Civil Defense; Pacific Palisades; Emergency Siren; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCIES.
Appropriates funds for the installation of a new outdoor emergency siren in the Pacific Palisades area of Oahu. Declares that the general expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
1/31/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, Kidani, Wakai |
PSM, WAM |
HB2016 |
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SB2445 SD1
DOT; Emergency Egress; Pacific Palisades; Report
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to identify an emergency egress route other than Komo Mai Drive from Pacific Palisades or, if no other route can be found, determine the feasibility of constructing an alternate emergency egress route. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
TCA, WAM |
HB2015 |
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SB2447
Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Board of Agriculture
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
Adds the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to the Board of Agriculture. |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, JHA |
HB2145 |
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SB2449 SD1
Collective Bargaining in Public Employment; Repricing of Classes; Negotiations; Impasse Procedures
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Requires employers to initiate negotiations on repricing of classes within a bargaining unit within 30 days of its receipt of the exclusive representative's written request to negotiate. Establishes that the employer's failure to initiate the negotiation within this time frame and the parties' failure to reach an agreement within 90 days of the exclusive representative's written request to negotiate, or by January 31 of the year in which the collective bargaining agreement is due to expire, whichever is earlier, constitute an impasse and the dispute shall be subject to the impasse procedures in section 89-11, HRS. Takes effect of 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Shimabukuro |
LBT, WAM/JDC |
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SB2450 SD1 HD1
DOT; Harbors; Ocean Transport Containers; Weight; Fines
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to weigh any ocean transport container offloaded at any harbor in the State and fine any company that offloads an ocean transport container having an excessive gross weight. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/28/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TRN, CPC |
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SB2451 SD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Hawaii Natural Energy Institute; Atmospheric Carbon Capture Plant; Reports
RELATING TO AN ATMOSPHERIC CARBON CAPTURE PLANT.
Directs the Hawaii State Energy Office, in conjunction with the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, to develop and submit an interim and final strategy report to the Legislature for the construction of at least one atmospheric carbon capture plant in the State by      . Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
EET/AEN, WAM |
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SB2453
Campaign Spending; Solicitations; Contributions
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Requires certain solicitations that reference disasters to include a disclosure. Deems violators guilty of a class C felony. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to JDC. |
RHOADS, Elefante |
JDC |
HB2072 |
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SB2460
Youth Wellness; Mental Health; Department of Health; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to address the mental health and wellness needs of youth in the State. |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB2042 |
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SB2461 SD2 HD1 CD1
DOH; Medical Cannabis; Dispensaries
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Authorizes medical cannabis dispensaries to purchase cannabis and manufactured cannabis products from other dispensaries without showing that such purchase is necessary for a qualifying patient's continuous access for medical use, or for medical, scientific, or other legitimate purposes. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
JHA/AGR, HLT, FIN |
HB1952 |
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SB2463 SD1
DOH; Mental Health; Defendants; Fitness to Proceed; Examination Via Telehealth; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Authorizes examination of defendants via telehealth. Amends conditions for a defendant's release or examination of fitness to proceed. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Keohokalole, Wakai |
HHS/PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB2465 SD1
DOH; Mental Health; Assisted Community Treatment; Emergency Examination and Hospitalization; Training and Education; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to track and publicly report certain data relating to crisis reports, emergency mental health transports, and court-ordered treatments. Requires DOH to respond to reports about persons having severe mental illness who are in need of assistance, assess whether those persons fulfill criteria for assisted community treatment, and coordinate the process for an assisted community treatment order if indicated. Establishes that a court's denial of a petition for involuntary commitment shall serve as notification to DOH that the person should be evaluated for assisted community treatment. Makes permanent sections 334-161 and 334-162, HRS. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Ihara, Wakai |
HHS/JDC, WAM |
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SB2467 SD1
DOH; Hawaii State Hospital; Comprehensive Safety Review; Quality Improvement; Employee Safety; Patient Safety; Patient Census; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to implement quality improvement measures recommended in the comprehensive safety review for the Hawaii State Hospital. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB2469
HHFDC; RHRF; Credit Enhancement for Construction Loans; Housing; Affordable Housing; Rules
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Adds credit enhancement for construction loans to the list of permitted uses of moneys in the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to adopt rules. |
(S)
2/13/2024- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
CHANG, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2470 SD1
DOH; Kupuna Caucus; Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership; Executive Office on Aging; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAI'I HEALTH AGING PARTNERSHIP.
Makes an appropriation to the Executive Office on Aging of the Department of Health for the Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB1771 |
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SB2471 SD1
DOH; Kupuna Caucus; Senior Fall Prevention Campaign; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FALL PREVENTION.
Makes an appropriation to support the Department of Health's Senior Fall Prevention Campaign. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB1772 |
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SB2473 SD1
Kupuna Caucus; DOTAX; Family Caregiver Tax Credit; Report
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a refundable tax credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to report to the Legislature before the convening of each Regular Session. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Ihara, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB1769 |
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SB2474 SD2 HD1
Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program; Family and Medical Leave Insurance Benefits; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
By 1/1/2027, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2028, requires the Department to start receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3). |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
HB1768 |
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SB2475 SD2 HD2 CD1
Department of Education; Private Schools; Charter Schools; Prekindergarten Programs and Schools; Harm to Students Registry
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a harm to students registry, for all early learning programs or schools and K-12 educational institutions within the State, that contains information on school employees, contractors, or volunteers for whom, as result of an investigation, a final finding has been issued that the individual has inflicted harm on a student. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIDANI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Inouye, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
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SB2476 HD2 CD1
Dental Hygienists; Dental Sealants; School-Based Health Program
RELATING TO DENTAL HYGIENISTS.
Authorizes licensed dental hygienists to perform preventive dental sealant screenings and apply dental sealants on individuals, under certain conditions, in a school-based oral health program. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KIDANI, FEVELLA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Kim |
EDN/HLT, CPC |
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SB2477 SD1
Agriculture; Single-Ingredient Products; Food Purchasing Requirements
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Includes single-ingredient products as a purchasing option for certain state departments and entities to fulfill their local food purchasing requirements. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
GVO/AEN, WAM |
HB2129 |
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SB2479 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program; Hawaii Food Assistance Program Special Fund; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO FOOD BANK PROGRAM.
Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program and Hawaii Food Assistance Program Special Fund to alleviate food shortages in the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds into and out of the Hawaii Food Assistance Program Special Fund. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
HB2137 |
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SB2480
Black Coral; Hawaii State Gem; Repeal
RELATING TO CORAL.
Repeals the designation of black coral as the official gem of the State. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to TCA. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
TCA |
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SB2482 SD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; Comptroller; State Office Buildings; Telecommunications; Accessibility; Legislative Hearings; Report
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATION.
Requires the Comptroller to identify state office buildings that can provide equitable telecommunication access to allow certain residents, including residents with disabilities, to participate remotely in legislative hearings. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 1/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2483 SD1
DOH; Community Health Workers; Pilot Program; Preventative Services; Social Determinants of Health; Hawaii County; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS.
Requires the Department of Health to administer a three-year pilot program to authorize community health workers to provide outreach, education, training, and navigation of services to address the social determinants of health in Kau, Hawaii County. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
HHS, WAM |
HB2182 |
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SB2487 SD1 HD1
Marijuana; Paraphernalia; Possession; Transfer; Smoking; Decriminalization
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
Exempts drug paraphernalia for marijuana from certain penalties under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Lowers the penalties for the possession and transfer without remuneration of certain amounts of marijuana, marijuana concentrate, and marijuana-infused products. Makes smoking marijuana in a public place a violation under the offense of promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree. (HD1) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Failed to pass Final Reading. Ayes, 9. Noes, 15 (Senator(s) Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Fevella, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim, McKelvey, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Lee). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, LEE |
JHA |
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SB2492 SD2
State Board of Nursing; Nurse Licensure Compact; Registered Nurses; Licensed Practical Nurses; Fees
RELATING TO THE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT.
Allows the Governor to enter the State into the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact, which will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multi-state licensure privilege in each party state, effective 1/1/2026. Beginning 1/1/2026, allows the State Board of Nursing to charge different fees for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who hold a multistate license issued by the State. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to HLT/LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, Fukunaga |
HLT/LGO, CPC, FIN |
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SB2493 SD1
Condominium Associations; Attorneys' Fees; Limit
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.
Prohibits condominium associations from assessing, demanding, or seeking reimbursement from a unit owner for the association's total and final legal fees in excess of 25% of the original debt amount sought by the association. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY |
CPN, JDC |
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SB2495 SD1
BOA; DOA; Acreage Assessments; Administrative Rules; Water Tolls; Meter Reading Records
RELATING TO WATER METERING.
Requires the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture or their designee to annually notify all irrigation users by mail and conduct in-person visits on procedures to remove unused irrigation system water meters and stop acreage assessments. By an unspecified date, requires the Board of Agriculture to amend its administrative rules to require the Department of Agriculture to: maintain an active record of land occupiers within the boundaries of an irrigation district that have not applied for water service or water service connections as prospective consumers and have not drawn water without authorization; immediately discontinue service to a land occupier for non-use if there are no water toll charges for a period of more than two years; maintain records of all weir, water meter, and water flow measuring instrument readings taken; make individualized reading records available to land occupiers upon request; provide written notice to land occupiers whenever a weir, water meter, or water flow measuring instrument is removed by the Department for any reason and to cease any associated water toll charges and acreage assessments; establish a formal process for certain land occupiers to contest erroneous water toll charges and acreage assessments; and establish a formal process for land occupiers with outstanding water toll charges and acreage assessments to enter into a reasonable payment plan with the Department. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2497 SD2 HD1 CD1
Tax Credit; Research Activities
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Repeals the provision that made references to the base amount in the Internal Revenue Code inapplicable to the research activities tax credit and allowed credits for all qualified research expenses to be taken without regard to previous years' expenses. Narrows the qualifying criteria for research activities tax credits to applicants who are small businesses registered in the State. Extends the sunset date of the research activities tax credit to 12/31/2029. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Wakai |
ECD, FIN |
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SB2498 SD1
Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund Program; Hawaii Green Energy Infrastructure Authority; Green Energy Market Securitization Bond Funded Loan Proceeds; Report
RELATING TO FINANCING.
Establishes the Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund. Directs green energy market securitization loan repayments and interest to be deposited into the Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund. Requires the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority to administer the Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, Kim, Moriwaki, Wakai |
AEN/EET, WAM |
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SB2499 SD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; University of Hawaii; Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resource Center; Water Resources; Geothermal Exploration; Slim-hole Resource Characterization Program; Environmental Assessment; Environmental Impact Statement; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO A PROGRAM TO CHARACTERIZE CARBON SEQUESTRATION POTENTIAL AND UNDERGROUND WATER RESOURCES STATEWIDE.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to implement a Slim-hole Resource Characterization Program that identifies the location and characteristics of underground water and carbon sequestration resources across the State under the direction of the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center at the University of Hawaii. Requires the Office to prepare an environmental assessment or, if required, an environmental impact statement for the program. Requires the Office to engage with the counties and nearby communities to understand community needs, priorities, and concerns relating to the program before and during the environmental assessment and the program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
EET/AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2500 SD2 HD1
ADC; Economic Development; Food and Product Innovation Network; Food Security; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS.
Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates funds for food and product innovation facilities on the islands of Molokai, Oahu, Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui and staff. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
GABBARD |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
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SB2501 SD1
HISC; Exceptional Trees; Prioritization
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
Requires the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to prioritize the protection of exceptional trees from invasive species. (SD1) |
(H)
3/14/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Kim, Wakai |
WAL, FIN |
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SB2502 SD2 HD1
UH; Wildfire Susceptibility; Wildfire Vulnerability; Wildfire Management; Public Safety; Risk Mitigation; Maps; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE GENERATION OF WILDFIRE SUSCEPTIBILITY MAPS FOR HAWAII.
Requires the University of Hawaii to establish and implement a two-year program to develop web-GIS wildfire susceptibility and vulnerability maps for the State to determine which communities, landscapes, buildings, and infrastructure are most vulnerable to future wildfires. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/24/2024- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-25-24 3:30PM; Conference Room 229. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Wakai |
WAL, HET, FIN |
HB1949 |
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SB2503 SD2 HD2
Equity; Universal Changing Accommodations; Public Accommodation; State Building Construction
RELATING TO EQUITY.
Requires all places of public accommodation and state building constructions constructed after 7/31/2025, to provide universal changing accommodations that are equally accessible regardless of gender. Beginning 7/1/2025, requires bids for state building construction projects to include universal changing accommodations, when doing so is feasible and cost effective. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/18/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 694). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, KIDANI, Moriwaki |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
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SB2504 SD2 HD1 CD1
DBEDT; UH; Hydrogen Hub; Repeal
RELATING TO STATE PROGRAMS.
Repeals Part II of Act 66, SLH 2023, which requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to work with the University of Hawaii on workforce development activities that support the development of the Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub and related aspects of the State's hydrogen energy industry. Repeals the appropriation to develop the Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, WAKAI |
EEP/HET, FIN |
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SB2505 SD2 HD1
PUC; System Resilience; Hawaii Electricity Reliability Surcharge
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Establishes system resilience as a metric to be monitored and considered by the Public Utilities Commission. Authorizes the use of amounts collected through the Hawaii electricity reliability surcharge by the Commission to perform certain duties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/22/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 729). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Wakai |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB2770 |
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SB2511 SD1 HD1
PUC; Electric Utilities Performance Reviews; Local Jobs
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to consider the short-term and long-term retention and creation of local jobs in its review of electric utility performance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4). |
DELA CRUZ, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, Wakai |
CPC, FIN |
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SB2512 SD2 HD2 CD1
Governor; Emergency Management Powers; Public Resources; Expenditure or Use; Notice; Reports
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT POWERS.
Establishes notice and reporting requirements for the expenditure or use of public resources by the Governor, pursuant to the Governor's emergency powers. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Wakai |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB2513 SD2 HD3
UH; Water Resources Research Center; New Wastewater System and Individual Wastewater System Technology Demonstration and Implementation Pilot Project; Reports; Positions; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Establishes a 3-year new wastewater system and individual wastewater system technology demonstration and implementation pilot program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to examine and demonstrate new wastewater and cesspool technology systems; implement those technologies in demonstration projects in areas across the State that are identified as priority level 1 in the 2021 Hawaii Cesspool Hazard Assessment and Prioritization Tool, 2021 Report and Technical Appendices; and establish similar prioritization categories for the islands of Molokai, Lanai, and Niihau. Requires the University of Hawaii Water Resource Research Center to submit annual interim reports and a final report to the Legislature. Establishes positions. Makes appropriations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(H)
4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:15PM in Conference Room 329. |
DELA CRUZ |
EEP/WAL, HET, FIN |
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SB2514 SD2
GET; Supreme Court; Attorneys; Pro Hac Vice; Appearance
RELATING TO ATTORNEYS.
Requires petitions or motions for a pro hac vice appearance for a court proceeding or arbitration proceeding to be supported by evidence of local counsel's Hawaii business registration, the applicant's Hawaii general excise tax license number, an affirmation that both the applicant and local counsel shall pay all state income tax due for Hawaii business activities, and all other information or documentation required by the rules of the supreme court. Effective 4/15/2112. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
DELA CRUZ |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2516 SD2 HD2 CD1
Governor; Department of Accounting and General Services; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; CIO; Comptroller
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
Clarifies that centralized computer information management and processing services shall be provided through the Chief Information Officer. Specifies that the Chief Information Officer shall be appointed by the Governor and report to the Comptroller. Provides that the salary of the Chief Information Officer shall be established by the Governor. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
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SB2517 SD1
Public Agency Meetings and Records; Sunshine Law; Open Deliberation; Open Meeting; Appointment; Selection; Head of a State Division or Agency; Voting
RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
Requires appointments and selections of heads of state divisions and agencies that require a board approval to be made through a publicly established process and timeline. Requires the approval of the process and timeline to appoint or select a new head of a division or agency to be determined in an open meeting. Requires that votes to appoint or select a head of state divisions and agencies to be conducted in an open meeting. Provides that any vote to appoint or select a head of a state division or agency cast in violation of the foregoing shall be invalid. Requires that a vote by a board to appoint or select hire a head of a division or agency be conducted in an open meeting. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
DELA CRUZ |
GVO, JDC |
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SB2518 SD2 HD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Geothermal Energy; Geothermal Resources Characterization Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ENERGY EXPLORATION.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a statewide environmental assessment for, and subsequently administer, a geothermal resources characterization program under the direction of the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center at the University of Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/24/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-25-24 10:30AM in conference room 325. |
DELA CRUZ |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
HB2569 |
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SB2520 SD2 HD1
State Employees; Professionally Licensed; Certified; Duty to Defend
RELATING TO THE DEFENSE OF STATE EMPLOYEES.
Requires the State to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees from civil actions or proceedings, under certain circumstances. Clarifies that the employee may employ their own attorney at the employee's own expense. Establishes a process for the Attorney General to transfer or withdraw representation if the Attorney General declines to defend the employee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/26/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 4:35 PM; CR 325. |
RHOADS, AQUINO |
JHA, FIN |
HB2699 |
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SB2521 SD1
Office of the Public Defender; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER.
Appropriates moneys for 4.0 FTE deputy public defender III positions within the Office of the Public Defender (BUF151). Requires the Office of the Public Defender to assign one deputy public defender II to the family court section. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, ELEFANTE, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC, WAM |
HB1608 |
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SB2522 SD1
Driving Under the Influence; Property Offenses; Minors; Expungement
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
Allows persons convicted of certain criminal violations to apply to the court for an expungement order under certain circumstances. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16 |
RHOADS |
JHA |
HB2513 |
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SB2523 SD1
Judiciary; Study; Child Care; Witnesses; Parties; First Circuit; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Requires the Judiciary to conduct a study to determine how to implement a program that provides free child care services to minor children of parties and witnesses who are attending court hearings in the First Circuit Family Court. Requires the Judiciary to submit a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2526 SD2 HD2 CD1
Technology Services Consolidation Working Group; Information Technology; ETS; Consolidated State Information Technology Data; Safeguards; Report
RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Requires the Technology Services Consolidation Working Group to assist the Office of Enterprise Technology Services in working with certain state agencies to inventory and categorize the business criticality of each major state information technology system or data set and determine the appropriate data center or hosting facility requirements. Requires a report to the Legislature. Extends the working group's dissolution date to 6/30/2026. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB2527 SD1 HD1
Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit; Reinstatement; Technology-Enabled Infrastructure; Data Servers
RELATING TO TAXATION.
For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024, temporarily reinstates the Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit and expands the definition of "technology-enabled infrastructure" to include data servers. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Lowen, Nakashima excused (5). |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani |
HET, FIN |
HB1784 |
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SB2529 SD1 HD1 CD1
Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST); Health Care Providers; Patient Care; Medical Care; Hospice
RELATING TO PROVIDER ORDERS FOR LIFE SUSTAINING TREATMENT FORM.
Amends the definition of "patient's provider" in State law governing Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment by removing language that requires the provider to examine the patient. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
MORIWAKI |
HLT, CPC/JHA |
HB2285 |
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SB2532 SD2 HD1 CD1
Burglary; Multi-Unit Building; Dwelling; Restricted Areas
RELATING TO CRIME.
Clarifies that the definition of "dwelling", as it relates to offenses against property rights, includes multi-unit buildings and connected parking or storage areas that are restricted to residents. Allows the owner of a multi-unit building, an owner of an individual unit, a property manager, or an authorized representative of the condominium association to act as a complainant for the purpose of investigating and prosecuting an offense of burglary in the first degree in a multi-unit building. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Keohokalole, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
JHA |
HB2311 |
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SB2536 SD1 HD1 CD1
Accounting Service Businesses; Procurement Preference; Reciprocity; Definitions
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT PREFERENCES AND RECIPROCITY.
Establishes a new accounting services procurement preference for certain Hawaii accounting service businesses and adds it to the list of selection criteria for the procurement of professional services. Clarifies that the existing reciprocity procurement preference includes offerors under sections 103D-302 and 103D 303, HRS. Repeals 6/30/2028. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
DECOITE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
HB2033 |
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SB2537 SD2 HD1 CD1
Chief Energy Officer; Hawaii State Energy Office; Reports
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Clarifies that the Chief Energy Officer is responsible for supporting the renewable portfolio standards and reporting on certain energy matters. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
DECOITE, CHANG, KIDANI, LEE, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Kim |
EEP, FIN |
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SB2538 SD1
DOH; Molokai; Community Health Services; Mental Health Services; Health Infrastructure; Health Care; Program Funding; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to fully fund programs and services under its jurisdiction and fill vacant positions on the island of Molokai. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante |
HHS, WAM |
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SB2539 SD1
Solar Distributed Energy Resource Systems; Building Permits; Online Automated Permitting Platform; Self-Certification Process
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement SolarAPP+ or a functionally equivalent online automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits to licensed contractors for solar distributed energy resource systems in real-time by 1/1/2025. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in areas served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt a self-certification process for solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Wakai |
EET/GVO, CPN/WAM |
HB2614 |
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SB2543 SD1
Reimbursement; Search and Rescue; Hiking Trails; Trespassing; Closed to the Public
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for search and rescue expenses from persons who require rescue after ignoring warning signs, leaving a hiking trail to enter a prohibited area, or hiking on a trail closed to the public. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Elefante |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB2545 SD1
Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Act; Manufacturers; Electronic Devices; Recycling Goals
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Authorizes manufacturers of electronic devices to coordinate collection activities for the purpose of recycling electronic devices. Allows manufacturers of electronic devices to be considered to have satisfied its recycling goals by providing only collection service locations for recycling at no cost to the owner in each county and zip code tabulation area with a population greater than twenty-five thousand, under certain circumstances. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC. |
DECOITE, CHANG, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Fukunaga |
AEN, CPN/JDC |
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SB2546 SD1 HD1
DLNR; Hunting Guides; Private Land; Annual Reports; Written Permission
RELATING TO HUNTING GUIDES.
Requires hunting guides who take their clients to hunt on private lands to first obtain written permission from the owner of the private land, or occupier or holder, where appropriate. Requires hunting guides to provide copies of the written permissions obtained to hunt on private lands as part of their annual reports to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/15/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678). |
DECOITE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
WAL, FIN |
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SB2547 SD1
Income Tax Credit; Employer-Provided Child Care Services; Employer-Sponsored Child Care
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes income tax credits for employers who offer employer-provided or employer-sponsored child care services for their employees. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Wakai |
LBT/HHS, WAM |
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SB2548 SD1
Condominiums; Employees; Applicants; Contracted Vendors; Security Cameras; Guards; License
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires employees, applicants, and contracted vendors of condominium associations in employment positions that grant access to security cameras and footage to undergo a background check and be licensed consistent with the requirements in chapter 463, HRS. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
CPN, JDC |
HB2312 |
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SB2549
Condominiums; Standard Proxy Forms; Disclosure Statement
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Removes from the standard condominium proxy form the option of giving a proxy vote to the board of directors of a condominium association as a whole or to directors present at the meeting. Requires a disclosure statement on the standard condominium proxy form informing unit owners that an association may direct elections by electronic, machine, or mail voting. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPN. |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, San Buenaventura |
CPN |
HB2067 |
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SB2553 SD1 HD2
Hawaii Retirement Savings Act; Hawaii Retirement Savings Program; Covered Employer; Definition; Automatic Enrollment; Opt-out Option
RELATING TO HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT.
Clarifies the definition of "covered employer" under the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act. Requires covered employers to automatically enroll covered employees into the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program unless the employee chooses to opt out. Repeals and lapses the funds appropriated into and out of the Hawaii Retirement Savings Special Fund in Act 296, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/15/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, Kim, San Buenaventura |
LGO, FIN |
HB2197 |
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SB2556 SD2 HD3
Judiciary; Community Outreach Court; Homelessness; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH COURT.
Permanently establishes and appropriates funds for the Community Outreach Court as a division of the District Court of the First Circuit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
4/26/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 5:40 PM; CR 325. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Kidani |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
HB1954 |
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SB2557 SD1 HD1 CD1
Public Defender; Assisted Community Treatment; Legal Representation
RELATING TO LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
Allows a court to appoint an attorney for the subject of a petition for assisted community treatment if the interests of justice require one be appointed. Repeals language that entitles the subject of a petition for assisted community treatment to legal representation by a public defender. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, Kidani |
JHA, FIN |
HB2521 |
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SB2559 SD1
DOA; Invasive Species; Pest Placard Program; Establishment; Inspections; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE PESTS.
Establishes a pest placard program. Requires the Department of Agriculture to inspect certain establishments that are at risk of spreading pests. Establishes correction and quarantine procedures. Declares that the general expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN. |
LEE, DECOITE, KEOHOKALOLE |
AEN, WAM/CPN |
HB2006 |
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SB2560 SD2 HD2
DOA; Lease Terms; Pests; Right of Entry; Termination
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Provides that each lease that the Department of Agriculture enters into, renews, or extends shall authorize DOA to enter the leased premises with prior notification to survey for, identify, investigate, control, or eradicate pests; work cooperatively with a lessee to seek funding and develop a plan to maintain control of any pests on the leased premises; and terminate the lease if the lessee refuses entry to DOA or refuses to work cooperatively with DOA toward the control or eradication of pests. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/19/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 774). |
LEE, KEOHOKALOLE, Richards |
AGR/WAL, JHA |
HB2538 |
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SB2561 SD2
Animal Endangerment; Pet Animals; Unattended Vehicles; Confinement; Immunity
RELATING TO ANIMAL ENDANGERMENT.
Prohibits intentionally leaving or confining pet animals in a vehicle under conditions that endanger their health, safety, or well-being. Permits law enforcement officers, animal control officers, and firefighters to enter an unattended vehicle to protect the health, safety, or well-being of a pet animal that is endangered by being left or confined in an unattended vehicle. Allows private citizens to rescue a pet animal that has been left in an unattended vehicle under certain circumstances. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2) |
(H)
3/14/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LEE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
JHA |
HB1671 |
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SB2562 SD3 HD1
Animals; Pet Animals; Surgery; Prohibited
RELATING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE.
Prohibits animal owners and their employees from performing any surgical procedures on the owner's animal or animals. Provides a violation for unlicensed practice of veterinary medicine is a misdemeanor subject to a fine of no more than $1,000, or imprisonment of no more than one year, or both. Clarifies that the offense of cruelty to animals in the first degree does not apply to accepted veterinary practices when the practices are performed by a licensed veterinarian. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/22/2024- Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 728). |
LEE |
JHA |
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SB2563 SD1
HPHA; Pet Animals; Allowed, Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation
RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to allow any resident of a public housing project or state low-income housing project to keep one or more pet animals in the resident's unit, subject to applicable state laws, county ordinances, and any reasonable conditions. Provides that the Authority may charge a refundable deposit for each pet animal but shall not impose a monthly pet fee or pet rent. Allows the Authority to remove a vicious animal to protect persons or property. Creates Positions. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
LEE, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
HOU, JDC/WAM |
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SB2565 SD1
Dogs; Counties; Public Parks; Littering; Fines
RELATED TO PUBLIC PARKS.
Prohibits counties from prohibiting leashed dogs in public parks. Prohibits persons from leaving dog excrement on public or private property. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16 |
LEE |
JHA |
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SB2566 SD1
Housing Subdivisions; Infrastructure Repair and Maintenance; Working Group; Act 200, SLH 2022; Counties; Road Repair and Maintenance; Assessments; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE IN HOUSING SUBDIVISIONS.
Requires lot owners to pay for the repair and maintenance of subdivision roads where the applicable deed does not specify that requirement. Authorizes counties to assess and collect fees for repair and maintenance of subdivision roads if no court-appointed or deed-designated entity is appointed. Requires counties to provide training to associations on their responsibilities; services for certain subdivision assessments; and arbitration and mediation services to resolve disputes between a lot owner and the entity responsible for assessment. Restricts provisions to counties with a population greater than two hundred thousand, but not more than five hundred thousand. Extends the reporting date for the working group established pursuant to Act 200, SLH 2022, to examine and address housing subdivision infrastructure repair and maintenance for planned housing subdivisions that do not have compulsory homeowner associations in certain counties prior to the Regular Session of 2025. Extends the sunset date of the working group to 6/30/2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, Hashimoto |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2569 SD2
Health Care Workers; Acts of Violence; Report; Law Enforcement; Temporary Restraining Orders
RELATING TO WORKPLACE SAFETY.
Allows a person who employs or contracts with a health care worker who suffers an act of violence at the health care facility to report the event to law enforcement and petition for a temporary restraining order and injunction under certain circumstances. (SD2) |
(H)
3/14/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Kim, Moriwaki, Wakai |
JHA |
HB2531 |
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SB2570 SD1
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Administrative Proceedings for Review; Protest
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires a protest based on the content of the solicitation to be submitted a minimum of one day business before the date set for the receipt of offers, and all other protests be submitted within seven calendar days after the posting of award of the contract. Establishes that a party is not aggrieved until official action, adverse to that party, has been taken. Takes effect 1/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KIM |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB2568 |
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SB2574 SD1
Fuel Tax Credit; Renewable Fuel; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; Import; Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit
RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
Establishes a tax credit for the import of renewable fuel, including sustainable aviation fuel. Expands the provisions of the renewable fuels production tax credit. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE |
AEN/EET, WAM |
HB2296 |
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SB2575 HD1 CD1
Environmental Protection; Seabed Mining; Permits; Prohibition
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Prohibits the mining, extraction, and removal of minerals from the seabed in all state marine waters, with certain exemptions. Prohibits the issuance of any permit for or in connection with the development or operation of any facility or infrastructure associated with the mining, extraction, or removal of minerals from the seabed within state marine waters. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
LEE |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
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SB2579 SD1
Bottle Filling Station; State Buildings; Construction; Plumbing
RELATING TO BOTTLE FILLING STATIONS.
Requires all state buildings being constructed on or after 7/1/2025 where a water fountain is required to have a water bottle filling station. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE, HASHIMOTO, Kidani |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2586
Planned Community Associations; Neighborhood Security Watch Programs; Establishment; Regular Assessments
RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH PROGRAMS.
Requires planned community associations to either develop and adopt program rules for a neighborhood security watch program within the association's planned community or allocate a portion of the association's regular assessments to fund a neighborhood security watch program offered by a qualified third-party organization, no later than one year after the effective date of this Act. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPN/PSM. |
CHANG |
CPN/PSM |
HB2573, HB2727 |
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SB2588 SD1
DAGS; SHPD; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Positions; Archeologist; Historic Preservation Specialist; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Appropriates funds for the establishment of four full-time equivalent (4.0 FTE) archaeologist positions and one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) historic preservation specialist position within the State Historic Preservation Division; provided that the State Historic Preservation Division collaborates with the Department of Accounting and General Services. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, Fukunaga, Ihara, Kidani |
GVO/WTL, WAM |
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SB2589 SD1
State Historic Preservation Division; Burial Sites; Penalties
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Increases the penalty for the desecration of Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian burial sites from a misdemeanor to a felony for second or subsequent offenses. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, Kidani |
HWN/WTL, JDC |
HB2755 |
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SB2591 SD2 HD1 CD1
Bureau of Conveyances; Burial Sites; Private Property; Landowners
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Imposes a fine on any private landowner that fails to disclose or record with the Bureau of Conveyances, or in documents used to offer real property for sale, the existence of burial or archaeological sites on their property that the landowner knew or should have known of. Requires fines collected to be deposited into the Hawaii Historic Preservation Special Fund. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, Kidani |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2594 SD1
DHHL; Fred Keakaokalani Cachola Act; Beneficiaries; Lease Awards; Successors; Successorship Claims
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Authorizes qualified successors of at least twenty-five percent Hawaiian blood quantum of beneficiaries on the waiting list who died before receiving a lease to file a claim for a lease award within four years of the effective date. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to adopt rules within two years of the effective date. Takes effect on either the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification that congressional approval of this Act is unnecessary, or on the date of consent by the United States Congress. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Kidani |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2597
Boards; Commissions; Holdover Member; Limitation
RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Clarifies that the prohibition against board and commission holdover members from holding office beyond the end of the second regular legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office takes precedence over any conflicting statutes. |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 16 |
KIM, CHANG, WAKAI |
LGO, JHA |
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SB2598 SD1
DHRD; Telework; Rules; Policies; Guidelines; State Employees; Limitation; Supervisory and Accountability Standards
RELATING TO TELEWORK.
Requires the Director of Human Resources Development to revise rules, policies, and guidelines to limit state employees' telework to a maximum of uncertain number of days per week, and set forth supervision and accountability standards to ensure appropriate state services to the public. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIM, AQUINO, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Kidani, Wakai |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
HB1985 |
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SB2599 SD1
Salaries; Employees; Executive Branch; Limitation
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION.
Prohibits a board or commission from authorizing a base salary for a position and prohibits an employee from receiving a base salary, in excess of the amount designated in the budget enacted by the Legislature or other legislative enactment, unless approved by the Legislature. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KIM, DECOITE, FEVELLA, Kidani, Wakai |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
HB2211 |
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SB2600 HD1 CD1
Condominium Purchasers; Protections; Delivery; Electronic Mail
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Authorizes the use of electronic mail to deliver certain documents when purchasing a condominium. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Fukunaga, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
CPC, FIN |
HB1636 |
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SB2601 HD1 CD1
Sexual Abuse; Minors; Civil Action; Statute of Limitations; Trauma-Informed Response
RELATING TO SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS.
Expands the time period by which a civil action for childhood sexual abuse committed on or after July 1, 2024, may be initiated. Authorizes a court to require personnel of legal entities to undergo training on trauma-informed response. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, LEE, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
HB1968 |
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SB2602
Human Trafficking Victim Services Fund; Department of the Attorney General; DLIR
RELATING TO THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM SERVICES FUND.
Changes the administration of the human trafficking victim services fund from the department of labor and industrial relations to the department of the attorney general. |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Kim, San Buenaventura |
LBT/JDC, WAM |
HB1967 |
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SB2603 SD1
DHS; Child Care Worker Subsidy and Bonus Program; Infant and Toddler Child Care Centers; Group Child Care Centers; Family Child Care Homes; Reports; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EARLY CHILD CARE.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and implement a Child Care Provider Subsidy and Bonus Program to provide subsidies to retain the existing child care workforce in licensed infant and toddler child care centers and group child care centers and bonuses to registered family child care homes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB1964 |
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SB2604
Abusive Litigation
RELATING TO ABUSIVE LITIGATION.
Establishes a court's authority to issue an order restricting abusive litigation. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante |
JDC |
HB1965 |
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SB2605 SD2 HD1
DCCA; Insurance Division; Health Care; Health Insurance; Reproductive Health Care Services; Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Report; Reproductive Health Care Working Group
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services. Applies this coverage to health benefits plans under the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. Requires the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to submit a report to the Legislature. Establishes a Reproductive Health Care Working Group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/19/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 722). |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB1966 |
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SB2606 SD1
Housing; Construction Defects; Notices of Claims; Resolution Process; Claimant Requirements
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION.
Establishes additional requirements for notices of claims of construction defects. Takes effect 7/1/24040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
AQUINO |
CPN, JDC |
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SB2607 SD1
Housing; Construction Defects; Claims; Resolution Process
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION.
Revises the construction defect claims process. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
AQUINO |
CPN, JDC |
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SB2612
Habitual Runaway; Minors; Status Offense; Criminal Law
RELATING TO CHILD ENDANGERMENT.
Establishes the offense of habitual runaway. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to JDC. |
AQUINO, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
JDC |
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SB2615 SD1 HD3
Contractors; Employees; Counties; Wages; Benefits; Hours; Employment Status; Disclosure
RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS.
Authorizes the counties to require contractors to disclose information regarding its employees' wages, benefits, hours, and employment status and deny, revoke, or suspend a building permit application for violating laws relating to wages, benefits, hours, and employment status, under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
4/26/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 5:20 PM; CR 016. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
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SB2617 SD1
LRB; Foreign Individuals or Entities; Purchase of Real Property; Prohibition; Study; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study and report on the forty-one states in the country that have enacted laws limiting the sale of real property to foreign individuals or entities, and how those laws and related constitutional precedents could inform demand-side regulations for the real estate market in Hawaii in favor of resident ownership, specifically owner-occupied resident ownership. Makes an appropriation. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to WAL/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
AWA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
WAL/CPC, FIN |
HB2542 |
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SB2627
Elections; Ballot; Arrangement of Candidate Names; Randomization
RELATING TO ARRANGEMENT OF CANDIDATE NAMES ON BALLOTS.
Requires that any new contract entered into by the Office of Elections for equipment or services relating to preparing ballots or counting votes include the capability to randomize the names of candidates appearing on the ballot if technologically possible. Requires candidate names to be randomized on ballots to the greatest extent possible. Requires the Office of Elections to inform voters and candidates, by a method suited for the voting system, that the names of candidates may not be in alphabetical order. |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
JDC, WAM |
HB1606 |
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SB2630 SD1 HD2
Pedestrians; Safety; Street Crossing
RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
Authorizes pedestrians to cross roadways in a manner contrary to the statewide traffic code under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/9/2024- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 670). |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA |
TRN, JHA |
HB1623 |
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SB2631
Arrest Photographs; Mugshots; Commercial Websites; Restriction
RELATING TO ARREST PHOTOGRAPHS.
Prohibits commercial website operators from publishing mugshots. Establishes exemptions. |
(H)
3/13/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS |
CPC, JHA |
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SB2632
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Report of Cancellation
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Requires insurers that issue motor vehicle insurance to notify the Insurance Commissioner when the insured or insurer cancels or fails to renew a policy or that the insurer issues a policy. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPN. |
RHOADS |
CPN |
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SB2634
University of Hawaii Maui College; Certified Nurse Aides; Licensed Practical Nurses; Certified Nurse Aide to Practical Nurse Bridge Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE EDUCATION.
Makes appropriations for the expansion of the certified nurse aide to practical nurse bridge program at the University of Hawaii Maui College, including funding for instructional costs and student aid. |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HRE, WAM |
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SB2635
DOE; Operations; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for operational expenses, including the hiring of staff. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(S)
2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Inouye, San Buenaventura |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2636
Boards; Remote Testifiers; Remote Testimony; Removal
RELATING TO REMOTE MEETINGS.
Requires a board to offer remote testifiers an option to be seen and heard by the board and the public when offering remote testimony. Authorizes a board to remove or block any persons who intentionally disrupt or compromise the conduct of a meeting. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
IHARA |
GVO/LBT, JDC |
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SB2637 SD2
Board Meetings; Sunshine Law; Open Meetings Requirement; Exemptions; Investigations; Scheduling of Meetings
RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
Require the third meeting of a board to deliberate and act on a matter investigated by a group of its members to be held at least six days after the second meeting. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16 |
IHARA |
JHA |
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SB2638 SD1
Board Packets; Public Inspection; Timeframe; Public Testimony
RELATING TO BOARD PACKETS.
Requires boards to make available for public inspection board packets, if created, at the time the board packet is distributed to the board members but no later than two business days before the meeting. Carves out an exception by allowing public testimony to be distributed to board members within two business days before the meeting. Requires boards to provide notice that includes a list of the documents that were compiled by the board and distributed to board members before a meeting. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
IHARA |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2640 SD2 HD1
HHCA; DHHL; Cash Award; Waiting List; Mortgage; Rent; Residential Lots
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Amends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act to authorize the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to provide cash awards to beneficiaries on the waiting list in lieu of a lease. Amends the Hawaiian Home Loan Fund to be allow for the use of cash award payments. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to remove those beneficiaries from the waiting list. Specifies that beneficiaries who accept a cash reward shall lose their right to return to the waiting list, but remain entitled to other rights provided by the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/17/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 690). |
SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2641 SD1
Moving Violations; Traffic Abstract; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATED TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
Limits moving violations arising from the operation of a motor vehicle that appear on traffic abstracts to those that resulted in convictions. Requires the Traffic and Emergency Period Violations Bureaus to remove all alleged moving violations not resulting in a conviction from certified abstracts. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
TCA/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB2645 SD2
DHHL; Compliance; Hawaiian Home Lands; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMPLIANCE ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Establishes a compliance program within the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to investigate complaints, conduct investigations, and cooperate with law enforcement authorities to ensure compliance with laws. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KEOHOKALOLE, San Buenaventura |
JHA, FIN |
HB2764 |
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SB2646
DHHL; HHCA; Federal Housing Administration; Loan Limit
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Increases the loan limit for direct loans provided by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to 75% of the maximum single residence loan amount allowed in Hawaii by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Federal Housing Administration, instead of 50%, as currently outlined in section 215 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. Takes effect on either the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification that congressional approval of this Act is unnecessary, or on the date of consent by the United States Congress. |
(S)
2/5/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, San Buenaventura |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
HB2218 |
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SB2647
DHHL; HHCA; Direct Loans; Loan Terms
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Increases the allowable loan term for direct loans provided by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to forty years, instead of thirty years, as currently outlined in section 215 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. Takes effect on either the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification that congressional approval of this Act is unnecessary, or on the date of consent by the United States Congress. |
(S)
2/5/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, San Buenaventura |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2650 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Geothermal Resources; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates moneys for the continued exploration and identification of geothermal resources on Hawaiian Home Lands. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HWN/EET, WAM |
HB2031 |
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SB2652 SD1 HD1
State Budget; Information; Vacant Positions
RELATING TO THE BUDGET.
Expands items that may be contained in the state budget to include information related to vacant positions for reclassification or abolishment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/19/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 704). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Inouye, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB2653 SD1
DHHL; Historic Preservation; Project Reviews of Proposed State Projects
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction except for projects affecting properties listed or nominated for inclusion in the Hawaii register of historic places or the national register of historic places; provided that the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands consult with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs during the review for certain sites. (SD1) |
(S)
2/22/2024- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HWN/WTL, WAM |
HB2029 |
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SB2654 SD1
DHHL; General Excise Tax Exemption; Use Tax Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts any development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise and use taxes. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
HWN/HOU, WAM |
HB2034 |
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SB2655
HHC; AG; Independent Legal Counsel; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION.
Allows the Hawaiian Homes Commission to retain independent legal counsel. Authorizes the Hawaiian Homes Commission to use the services of the Attorney General as needed. Provides that funds owed to independent legal counsel shall be paid by the Hawaiian Homes Commission with general funds appropriated by the legislature. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
2/5/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, San Buenaventura |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
HB2763 |
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SB2657 SD1 HD2 CD1
Makahiki Commemoration Day; Day of Observance
RELATING TO MAKAHIKI COMMEMORATION DAY.
Amends the date of Makahiki Commemoration Day. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KEOHOKALOLE, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
CAI, JHA |
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SB2659 SD1 HD1 CD1
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Objectives and Policies; Visitor Industry; Tourism Functional Plan
RELATING TO REGENERATIVE TOURISM.
Incorporates a regenerative framework into the Hawaii State Planning Act by expanding objectives and policies for the visitor industry. Requires periodic updates to the Tourism Functional Plan, specifies elements to be included in the Tourism Functional plan, and requires an update to the Tourism Functional Plan to be submitted to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KEOHOKALOLE, Ihara |
TOU, FIN |
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SB2673 SD1
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Chiropractic; Charges; Workers' Compensation Supplemental Medical Fee Schedules
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires that the authorized insurance benefits for chiropractic treatments for personal injury protection benefits under motor vehicle insurance be tied to the charges, and any subsequent increases in charges, permissible under the workers' compensation supplemental medical schedule. Takes effect 7/1/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KIDANI |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
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SB2675 SD1
HSEO; DOA; DLNR; Renewable Energy Development and Food Security; Phytoremediation Biofuels Pilot Program; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY AND FOOD SECURITY.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Department of Land and Natural Resources, to facilitate the private sector's development of renewable energy projects that also support agricultural food production. Makes various amendments to the requirements of solar energy facilities on lands with certain soil classifications. Establishes within the Hawaii State Energy Office a three-year Phytoremediation Biofuels Pilot Program to be conducted by the Hawaii State Energy Office in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Department of Land and Natural Resources and requires a report to the Governor and Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations and establishes an Interagency Liaison position within the Hawaii State Energy Office. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET/AEN, WAM |
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SB2677 SD2 HD1
Demand Water Heater Device; Residential; Variance; Approving Entity
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Requires that a demand water heater device be approved by any nationally recognized testing laboratory, rather than just Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., for the acceptance of a variance application. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB2680
Motor Vehicle Rental Fees; Spouse; Additional Driver
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL FEES.
Prohibits the charging of a fee for a lessee's spouse by a lessor under certain conditions. |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN. |
RHOADS, AQUINO |
TCA, CPN |
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SB2682 SD1 HD1
DOH; Minors; Lead Poisoning; Lead Screening Tests; Mandatory Testing; Recommendations; Exemption
RELATING TO LEAD POISONING.
Beginning 1/1/2025, requires physicians to perform or order lead screening tests for minor patients at certain intervals as recommended by the Department of Health and make an entry of the lead screening test in the minor patient's record. Requires the Department of Health to adopt recommendations for lead screening tests. Provides certain exemptions for the mandatory lead screening tests of minors for lead poisoning. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3). |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB2156 |
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SB2683 SD1 HD1
Defamation; Litigation; Sexual Misconduct; Immunity
RELATING TO DEFAMATION.
Protects individuals who make claims of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sex discrimination from defamation lawsuits unless the claims were made with malice. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
HB1824 |
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SB2684
Animal Cruelty; Penalties; Felony; Illegal Animal Fighting; Birds
RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
Creates penalties relating to the fighting of birds. |
(S)
2/21/2024- Re-Referred to JDC. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, LEE, Elefante, Ihara, Inouye, Wakai |
JDC |
HB1980 |
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SB2685 SD1 HD1
Domestic Violence; Judicial Procedures; Abusive Litigation
RELATING TO ABUSIVE LITIGATION.
Beginning 1/1/2026, establishes judicial procedures to prevent and remedy abusive litigation. Requires the courts to create new forms by 1/1/2025. Requires the Judiciary to provide training to judges by 7/1/2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ganaden, Garcia, Souza voting no (3) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
RHOADS, GABBARD, Elefante, San Buenaventura |
JHA, FIN |
HB2657 |
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SB2686 SD1
Public Servants; Public Officials; Government Records; Public Records; Personal Information; Disclosure; Prohibition; Criminal Offense; Unlawful Publication of Personal Information
RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC SERVANTS.
Establishes within the State's Address Confidentiality Program protection for public servants that prohibits upon written request from the public servant or representative any person or organization from disclosing certain personal information. Establishes the offense of unlawful publication of personal information that prohibits any person or organization from knowingly disclosing protected personal information of public officials with the intent to cause reputational harm, emotional injury, or bodily injury. Takes effect 9/1/2024. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA/CPC, referral sheet 16 |
RHOADS, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, Fukunaga, Kidani, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
JHA/CPC |
HB2320 |
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SB2687 SD1 HD2 CD1
Elections; Materially Deceptive Media; Artificial Intelligence; Deepfake Technology; Prohibition; Penalty; Remedies
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Prohibits a person from recklessly distributing, or entering into an agreement with another person to distribute, materially deceptive media, subject to certain exceptions. Establishes criminal penalties for distributing materially deceptive media. Establishes remedies for parties injured by the distribution of materially deceptive media. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
RHOADS, MCKELVEY |
JHA, CPC |
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SB2690 SD1
Intoxicating Liquor; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence; Public Consumption; Purchase; Prohibition
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Prohibits any person convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant or habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant from purchasing or publicly consuming alcohol for a certain period. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/23/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
TCA, CPN/JDC |
HB1594 |
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SB2692 SD1
Owners of Dangerous Dogs; Requirements and Penalties
RELATING TO DANGEROUS DOGS.
Establishes requirements and penalties for owners of dangerous dogs. Allows for impounding of dangerous dogs under certain conditions. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
RHOADS, Kidani |
JHA, FIN |
HB2058 |
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SB2693 SD2 HD1 CD1
Emergency Management; States of Emergency; Charitable Fraud; Prohibited
RELATING TO STATES OF EMERGENCY.
Establishes the offense of charitable fraud during a state of emergency. Provides that a person commits charitable fraud during a state of emergency if that person, during a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor, performs certain deceptive acts or practices in connection with the solicitation of a contribution to assist persons affected by a disaster or emergency. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
LEE, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI |
JHA |
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SB2694
Consumer Protection; Food Establishments; Fees and Surcharges; Disclosure Requirements; Advertising; Food and Beverages; Unfair and Deceptive Practices
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Requires each food establishment to clearly and conspicuously display, in each advertisement and when a price is first shown to a customer, the total price of the food or beverage provided, including any mandatory fees a customer would incur during the transaction, which shall not change during the purchase process. Prohibits a food establishment from imposing on a customer or advertising any mandatory fees that are excessive or deceptive for any food or beverage offered by the food establishment. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPN. |
LEE, MCKELVEY |
CPN |
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SB2695 SD1 HD1
Privacy; Personal Information; Security Breach; Notice; Identifier; Specified Data Element
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Adds definitions of "identifier" and "specified data element" and amends the definition of "personal information" for the purposes of notifying affected persons of data and security breaches under existing state law that governs the security breach of personal information. Includes licensees subject to the Insurance Data Security Law among the businesses deemed compliant with security breach notice requirements under existing state law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4). |
LEE, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY |
CPC, JHA |
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SB2697 SD1 HD1
DCCA; Architects; Licensure; Revocation; Bribery
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE.
Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to revoke the licenses of architects who have been, or caused a government employee to be, convicted of a criminal offense involving the acceptance of a bribe. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Lowen, Nakashima excused (5). |
LEE, ELEFANTE, Fukunaga, Keohokalole, San Buenaventura |
CPC, JHA |
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SB2701
Department of Taxation; Income Tax Pass-Through Entity Taxation Election; S Corporations; Partnerships; Tax Credit; Carry Forward
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Reduces the tax rate for pass-through entities electing to pay Hawaii income taxes at the entity level. Allows certain members of pass-through entities entitled to a tax credit to use the credit against the member's net income tax liability in subsequent years until exhausted. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAM. |
LEE |
WAM |
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SB2702
Election Fraud; Intimidation; Firearms; Weapons; Photography; Voters
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Specifies that the practice of election fraud intimidation includes carrying any firearm or weapon and photographing the face of any voter without permission from both the voter and an appropriate election official when those actions occur at or near a voter service center, place of deposit, or polling place. |
(S)
2/27/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB2706 SD1 HD1
Clean Slate Expungement Task Force; Criminal Records; Conviction; State-Initiated Expungement; Reports
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS.
Establishes the Clean Slate Expungement Task Force to develop a state-initiated record clearing program. Requires the Task Force to submit reports to the Legislature. (HD1) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
LEE |
JHA |
HB1663 |
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SB2710 SD2 HD1
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Hawaii Leadership Awards Program
RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS.
Establishes the Hawaii Leadership Awards Program to honor individuals who have made considerable and outstanding contributions to Hawaii and serve as inspirations to others. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
LEE |
CAI, FIN |
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SB2711 SD1
Dislocated Workers Law; Divestiture; Worker Retention; Penalty; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATED TO WORKER RETENTION.
In an event of a divestiture of a covered establishment, requires the successor employer to employ incumbent employees under certain circumstances. Establishes a penalty. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect of 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
LBT, WAM |
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SB2715 SD1 HD2 CD1
Unfair Labor Practices; Meetings; Political Matters; Prohibition
RELATING TO UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES.
Makes it unlawful for an employer to discharge, discipline, or otherwise penalize or threaten any adverse employment action against an employee because the employee declines to attend or participate in an employer-sponsored meeting that communicates the opinion of the employer about political matters, or declines to receive or listen to a communication from the employer that communicates the opinion of the employer about political matters. Defines "employee" and "political matters". (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
LGO, JHA |
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SB2718 SD1 HD1 CD1
Hawaii Labor Relations Board; Hearsay Evidence; Administrative Procedures
RELATED TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES.
Allows the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to admit and consider hearsay evidence. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Fukunaga, Kidani |
LGO, JHA |
HB2508 |
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SB2719 SD1
DHRD; Employee Classification; Positions; Establishment; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds to establish      full-time equivalent (     .0 FTE) positions within the Employee Classification and Compensation Division of the Department of Human Resources Development to perform employee classification duties. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, MORIWAKI, Elefante, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
LBT, WAM |
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SB2721 SD2 HD2 CD1
Boating and Ocean Recreation; Criminal Penalties
RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION.
Clarifies the penalties for violations of ocean recreation laws. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, Kidani |
WAL, JHA |
HB2249 |
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SB2722 SD1
UH; Cancer Center; Multiethnic Cohort Study; Matching Funds; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CANCER.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Cancer Center to conduct a multiethnic cohort study focusing on the social determinants of health, lifestyles, environmental exposures, and resilience factors of Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Filipinos; provided that the University of Hawaii shall obtain, at a minimum, matching federal funds to conduct the study. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Elefante, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
HB2511 |
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SB2724
Negligent Homicide in the First Degree; Driving Under the Influence; Victim Restitution; Child Support
RELATING TO VICTIM RESTITUTION.
Requires defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner while under the influence of drugs or alcohol to make restitution in the form of financial support to each surviving child of the victim. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to JDC. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Inouye, Kidani |
JDC |
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SB2725 HD1 CD1
Taxation; Pass-Through Entities; S Corporations; Partnerships; Qualified Members
RELATING TO PASS-THROUGH ENTITY TAXATION.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023, adds a definition for "qualified member" and repeals the definitions for "direct member" and "indirect member" as used in the State's pass through entity taxation election law. Amends the pass through entity level tax rate to be the sum of all qualified member's distributive shares and guaranteed payments of Hawaii taxable income, as calculated under chapter 235, HRS, multiplied by 9%. For pass-through entities electing to pay Hawaii income taxes at the entity level, allows certain qualified members entitled to a tax credit to use the credit against the member's net income tax liability in subsequent years until exhausted. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
FIN |
HB2307 |
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SB2726 SD2 HD1 CD1
Condominium Property Regime Task Force; LRB; Study; Report; Condominium Education Trust Fund; Real Estate Commission; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on how certain other states approach the following subjects as they relate to condominiums: an ombudsman, licenses for management, alternative dispute resolution, governmental regulation, owner education, and owner access to documents. Extends the deadline for the final report and the cease date for the Condominium Property Regime Task Force to 6/30/2026. Makes appropriations. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
FUKUNAGA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Ihara, Keohokalole |
CPC, FIN |
HB1814 |
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SB2727 SD2 HD2
Condominiums; Commercial Property; C-PACER; Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Allows condominiums to be eligible for commercial property assessed financing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 791). |
FUKUNAGA, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Ihara, Wakai |
CPC, FIN |
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SB2728 SD2
Appraisal Management Companies; Registration; Real Property; Appropriations; Compliance Resolution Fund ($)
RELATING TO APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES.
Reestablishes the Appraisal Management Company Registration Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conform with the minimum standards of the Appraisal Management Companies Final Rule and federal Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Reestablishes registration requirements, standards, and penalties for violations. Makes appropriations from the Compliance Resolution Fund. Effective / /2050, 7/1/2050, and 9/30/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
FUKUNAGA, IHARA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
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SB2730 SD1
Insurance Commissioner; Insurers; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations; Dental Insurers; Records; Supplemental Compensation Exhibits; Compensation; Directors; Trustees; Officers; Employees; Disclosure
RELATING TO TRANSPARENCY.
Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to disclose records, including but not limited to Supplemental Compensation Exhibits, submitted to the Insurance Commissioner that describe the name, title, or compensation of the directors, trustees, officers, or employees of insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, or dental insurers. Provides that the disclosure of the records shall not constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy under section 92F-13, HRS. (SD1) |
(H)
3/13/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara |
CPC, JHA |
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SB2731 SD1 HD1 CD1
Special Number Plates; Veterans; Iraq and Afghanistan Wars
RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN WAR VETERANS.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to honor veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
LEE, CHANG, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
CAI/CMV, FIN |
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SB2735 SD1 HD2
Driver's License; License Examination; Excessive Speeding; DUI; Penalties
RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING.
Requires the driver's license examination to test the applicant's knowledge of the dangers that larger motor vehicles present to pedestrians and bicyclists. Requires persons who commit the offense of excessively speeding or habitually driving while intoxicated to retake and pass the driver's license examination for each offense. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/25/2024- Received notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 814). |
LEE, San Buenaventura |
TRN, JHA |
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SB2738 SD1
DOT; Traffic Control; Intersections; Pilot Program; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes a three-year pilot program within the Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the counties, to examine signalized intersections. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE |
TCA, WAM |
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SB2742 SD1
Department of Transportation; Greener Highway Corridors; Interstate Freeways; Pilot Project; Report
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes three greener highway corridors pilot projects to improve the Interstate H-1, H-2, and H-201 freeway corridors with greenery. Establishes a working group. Requires reports. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE |
TCA, WAM |
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SB2743 SD1
County Surcharge on State Tax; Fuel Tax; Counties; Repair and Maintenance; Private Roadways
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Authorizes certain counties to use county surcharge on state tax revenues and fuel tax revenues for the repair and maintenance of private roadways that are open to and used by the public. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2746 SD2 HD1
DOT; Harbor Safety; Mooring; Commercial Docks; Labor; Collective Bargaining
RELATING TO HARBOR SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Transportation to require that the securing of mooring lines from vessels to commercial docks, wharves, piers, quays, and landings be performed by labor subject to collective bargaining. Sunsets 7/1/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Kapela, Perruso, Poepoe voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
LEE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
TRN, CPC |
HB1936 |
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SB2747 SD2 HD2
Department of Transportation; Tour Aircraft Operations; Aircraft Liability Insurance; Rules
RELATING TO AIRCRAFT.
Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules that require tour aircraft operators to have aircraft liability insurance coverage no less than $20,000,000 per person per incident. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/19/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 722). |
LEE, KEOHOKALOLE |
TRN, CPC |
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SB2752
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Office of Elections; Statewide Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee; Voter Education; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS.
Appropriates funds to the Office of Elections Statewide Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee to provide voter education and outreach services for individuals with accessibility needs. |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KANUHA, RHOADS |
JDC/HHS, WAM |
HB1976 |
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SB2753 HD2 CD1
State Building Codes; County Building Codes; Refrigerants; Safe Alternatives
RELATING TO BUILDING CODES.
Clarifies that no state or county building code shall prohibit the use of a substitute refrigerant allowed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency if the applicable equipment is listed and installed in compliance with the latest safety standards. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
INOUYE |
WAL/EEP, CPC |
HB2654 |
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SB2757 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Penal Code; Sex Trafficking; Commercial Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Aligns state sex trafficking laws with federal law by making the commercial sexual exploitation of a minor a form of sex trafficking. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/18/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 759). |
SHIMABUKURO |
JHA |
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SB2758 SD1 HD1
Prostitution; Sexual Exploitation; Sex Trafficking; Civil Claims
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Authorizes civil claims to be made against a business, owner of a business, or operator of a business that profits from sexual exploitation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/18/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 759). |
SHIMABUKURO |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2759 SD1
Office of the Governor; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Impact Aid; Public Lands; Leases
RELATING TO LAND LEASES.
Prohibits the State from leasing any public lands, or extending the lease of any public lands, to any individual, corporation, or federal agency that is in arrears in the payment of certain moneys to the State, noncompliant with a consent decree or memoranda of agreement with the State that requires environmental maintenance or remediation with regard to the subject public lands, or convicted of a crime. Requires certification by the Office of the Governor before the issuance or extension of any federal lease that the individual, corporation, or federal agency is in good standing with the State. Provides that, if any existing lessee of public lands is found not to be in good standing with the State as of the effective date of this Act, the lessee shall have three years, or until the end of the lease term, whichever is sooner, to correct the violation or the lease shall be terminated. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/12/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SHIMABUKURO |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB2762 SD2
Rental Units; Dwelling Units; Rent Control; Rental Rates; County Resolution
RELATING TO RENT CONTROL.
Prohibits a landlord from renting or leasing, or offering to rent or lease, a dwelling unit in a rent-controlled county at a rate that exceeds the rate established by resolution adopted by the appropriate county council, subject to certain exceptions. Applies to any county having a population greater than 120,000 but less than 180,000. Repeals 7/1/2029. Takes effect 7/1/2030. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 16 |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Wakai |
CPC, JHA |
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SB2764 SD1
SFCA; DBEDT; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission; King Kamehameha Celebration Commission; Transfer
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Governor to select the Executive Director of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to CAI, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
WAKAI, KIDANI, Hashimoto, Moriwaki |
CAI, JHA, FIN |
HB2565 |
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SB2767 SD1
Aquaculture; Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority
RELATING TO THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.
Clarifies that the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority's duties include supporting aquaculture. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura |
EET/AEN, WAM |
HB2000 |
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SB2768 SD1 HD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Clean Fuel Standard; Greenhouse Gases; Alternative Fuels; Rules
RELATING TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.
Requires the state energy office to adopt rules governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3). |
WAKAI, KANUHA, KIDANI, LEE, SHIMABUKURO |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB2297 |
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SB2769 SD1
Climate Change; Mass Transit; Counties; Zero Emissions
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Requires the state and counties to upgrade to zero emission buses by 2045. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KIDANI, LEE, MORIWAKI, Elefante |
TCA/AEN, CPN/WAM |
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SB2770 HD1
Renewable Energy Projects; Real Property Taxes; Payment In Lieu; County Ordinance
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Allows the counties to establish, by ordinance, an opt-in program that allows an annual payment in lieu of real property taxes on the land or improvements thereon that are actively used to produce or store renewable energy that is sold to an electric utility. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, McKelvey |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB2517 |
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SB2772 SD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; Counties; Uniform Building Permit Working Group; Building Permits; Feasibility Study; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BUILDING PERMITS.
Establishes a Uniform Building Permit Working Group to study the feasibility of creating a single statewide building permit application package and uniform review and approval process for building permits that can be used by all counties. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes Effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, KIDANI |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2777 SD1
DOT; Highways Clean Energy Technology Pilot Program; Molokai; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
Establishes the Highways Clean Energy Technology Pilot Program within the Department of Transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, KIDANI, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
TCA/EET, WAM |
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SB2779 SD1
DHHL; Homestead Lease Waitlist
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to consider all avenues and models that may satisfy the housing needs of native Hawaiian beneficiaries and facilitate the reduction of the waitlist, including compliance with the plan implemented in Act 279, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HWN/HOU, WAM |
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SB2780 SD1
Native Hawaiian Caucus; DHHL; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Beneficiary List; Database; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES.
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to complete an interactive digitized beneficiary assessment and report on the feasibility of creating an interactive digital database software program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/5/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, San Buenaventura |
HWN, WAM |
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SB2781 SD1
Filipino Caucus; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Limited English Language Access Coordinator; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATED TO DISASTER SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to establish the position of a Limited English Proficiency Language Access Coordinator within the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
PSM, WAM |
HB2107 |
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SB2782 SD2 HD2 CD1
Filipino Caucus; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; English Interpretations; Appropriation ($)
RELATED TO ELECTRONIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to develop multilingual accessibility standards. Appropriates funds to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to develop multilingual accessibility standards within the Office of Enterprise Technology Services. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HET/LGO, FIN |
HB2108 |
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SB2783
DHS; Medicaid Coverage; Pregnant Persons; Children; Immigration Status; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services for Medicaid coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program for income-qualified pregnant persons and children, regardless of immigration status. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Inouye, Wakai |
HHS/CPN, WAM |
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SB2787 SD2 HD1 CD1
DLIR; Office of Community Services; Immigration and Services Access Unit; Immigration; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
Establishes within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations' Office of Community Services the Immigration Services and Access Unit. Makes appropriations for the unit, including funding for new positions. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
AQUINO, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB2790
DOA; Agricultural Markets Study; Agricultural Statistics Services; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATED TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to hire two FTE positions to collect, manipulate, and graph data and to build an agricultural data dashboard for public consumption and a one year study on agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2794 SD1
DOA; Meat Inspection; Meat Processing; Inspectors; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for a meat inspection program and for costs for meat inspection services, including one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) inspector program supervisor position and three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) inspectors. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO |
AEN, WAM |
HB2142 |
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SB2797 SD1
Water Conservation; Water Catchment System; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO WATER CATCHMENT.
Creates a refundable water catchment income tax credit for a homeowner who installs, places in service, or maintains a water catchment system meeting certain requirements on residential property in the State owned by the taxpayer. Applies to taxable years after 12/31/2024. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB1613 |
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SB2801 SD1
DBEDT; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Food; Market; Animals; Meats; Hogs; Sheep; Goats; Economy; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SUPPLY.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to identify sites throughout the State that are suitable for the development of slaughterhouses. Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to plan, design, construct, and operate certain animal slaughterhouses throughout the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EET/AEN, WAM |
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SB2803 SD1
DOA; Kohala Ditch System; Feasibility Study; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KOHALA DITCH.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study on the Kohala Ditch System. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2805 SD1
Agribusiness Development Corporation; Agriculture; Succession Planning; Education Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to develop a program to educate and assist farmers and ranchers in the process of transitioning agricultural businesses to new owners. Requires the program to connect individuals interested in entering farming or ranching, or existing farmers or ranchers interested in expanding their business, with farmers and ranchers who have not yet identified a successor owner. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, DECOITE, SHIMABUKURO, Kim |
EET/AEN, WAM |
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SB2806 SD1
All-Terrain Vehicles; Highways; Drivers; Equipment
RELATING TO VEHICLES.
Allows all-terrain vehicle to drive on streets with posted speed limits of not more than 45 miles per hour. Allows all-terrain vehicles to drive in the evening and night if they are equipped with headlights and tail lights. Allows drivers of all-terrain vehicles to wear a safety helmet with a securely fastened chin strap. Includes in the definition of "utility-terrain vehicle" a motor vehicle that accommodates one driver and one passenger sitting side-by-side, and up to 6 people in seat belts. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Wakai |
TCA, JDC |
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SB2808 SD1
Statewide Firefighting Helicopter Program; Fire Marshal; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATEWIDE FIRE HELICOPTERS.
Establishes a Statewide Firefighting Helicopter Program, to be administered by the State Fire Marshal. Appropriates funds to obtain helicopters, facilities equipment, and supplies; hire and train staff; and do other things necessary to ensure that the Program is ready to begin providing aerial firefighting services on 7/1/2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
PSM, WAM |
HB1564 |
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SB2810 SD1
Pololu Valley; DLNR; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE POLOLU VALLEY MANAGEMENT EFFORTS ON HAWAII ISLAND.
Appropriates funds for Pololu Valley management, including for the Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop the trailhead; develop the infrastructure necessary to accommodate parking; install appropriate informational, historical, and educational signage; design and construct restroom facilities; and positions to manage the trailhead and site. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2813 SD1
DOA; Meat Processing Industry Standards; Slaughterhouse Operation Survey; Meat Processing Tax Credit; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish industry standards for processing meat and conduct a survey on slaughterhouse operations. Establishes a tax credit for processing meat. Declares that the general expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Kim, Moriwaki |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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SB2814 SD1 HD1
HDOA; ADC; Counties; Agricultural Water Infrastructure; Study; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO WATER INFRASTRUCTURE.
Directs the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Agribusiness Development Corporation and the counties, to conduct an agricultural water infrastructure study for the State of Hawaii. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Ward excused (3). |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WAL, FIN |
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SB2815 SD1
Working Group; DOT; Harbors Division; HDOA; Study; Harbors; Report; Ports; Piers; Infrastructure; Agriculture; Transportation; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes a working group within the Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study to assess the State's port and harbor system and the potential viability of each location in that system to support current and future agricultural product transportation methods and needs. Requires a report. Declares general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TCA/AEN, WAM |
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SB2816 SD1
Office of the Lieutenant Governor; Apostilles; Certifications; Fees; Special Fund; Administrative Rules; Public Information; Electronic Notice; Accessibility; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Part I: Requires the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to set a fee for the issuance of an apostille or a non-apostille certification by administrative rule. Establishes the Apostilles and Certifications Special Fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the Apostilles and Certifications Special Fund. Authorizes the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to adopt rules for the administration of apostilles and non-apostilles certifications. Part II: Requires all state agencies to: (1) before adopting, amending, or repealing an administrative rule, provide electronic notice of the proposed rulemaking to certain persons; (2) when adopting, amending, or repealing an administrative rule, display changes to the rules in Ramseyer format; and (3) make the full text of their rules available on the Office of the Lieutenant Governor's internet website in a digitally accessible and searchable format. Establishes positions. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB2817 SD2 HD1
UH; CTAHR; Positions; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES.
Makes an appropriation to the University of Hawaii to establish five full-time equivalent (5.0 FTE) faculty positions at the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Lowen, Nakashima excused (5). |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB2818 SD1
DBEDT; Minimum Wage; Small Businesses; Study; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to conduct a study on the effect on businesses of increasing the minimum wage. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, KIDANI, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EET, WAM |
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SB2819 SD1 HD2 CD1
Two-Lane Highways; Traffic Safety; Slow-Moving Vehicles
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Requires vehicles traveling ten miles per hour or more below the posted speed limit on a two-lane highway, behind which five vehicles are formed in a line, to pull over where possible to let the trailing vehicles pass or overtake. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, Elefante, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
TRN, JHA |
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SB2822
PUC; DAGS; Wheeling; Clean Energy
RELATING TO ENERGY.
By 8/1/24, requires the Public Utilities Commission to open a docket and set a procedural schedule to determine whether and by which rules the Department of Accounting and General Services may engage in wheeling of electricity that is produced by renewable energy sources from their own facilities over existing transmission lines, subject to certain restrictions. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN/WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani, Wakai |
EET/GVO, CPN/WAM |
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SB2823 SD1
Blue Ribbon Committee; HAR; AG; Government Efficiency; Report
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.
Establishes a blue ribbon committee within the Department of the Attorney General to analyze the Hawaii Administrative Rules and identify any rules that are not supported by statutory authority. Requires each state agency to cooperate with the blue ribbon committee. Requires the blue ribbon committee to submit a report to the Legislature. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Keohokalole, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2824 SD1
ADC; DLNR; County of Maui; CIP; R-1 Water Delivery System; Water Reservoirs; West Maui; South Maui; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE COUNTY OF MAUI.
Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the upgrade of South and West Maui's R-1 water delivery systems, and the upgrade of certain water reservoirs located in the forest watershed areas of South and West Maui. Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to collaborate with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, County of Maui, and private land owners, as necessary. Appropriates moneys. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, RICHARDS, Kidani, Wakai |
EET/AEN, WAM |
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SB2827
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Administrative Proceedings for Review; Cash or Protest Bond; Return to Party; Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires cash or protest bonds to be returned to the initiating parties, minus administrative costs as determined by the Office of Administrative Hearings of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, except in cases where the appeal was frivolous or made in bad faith. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN. |
MCKELVEY |
GVO, CPN |
HB2070 |
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SB2828
DAGS; Position Conversion
RELATING TO THE CONVERSION OF POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to convert vacant Engineer (Buildings) V positions to Project Manager II positions and requires that the salaries of the converted positions be comparable to Project Manager II class, SR-26. |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
MCKELVEY |
LGO, FIN |
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SB2829 SD1
DAGS; Public Employment; Civil Service; Exempt Positions
RELATING TO EXEMPT POSITIONS.
Allows the Department of Accounting and General Services to employ persons exempt from chapters 76 and 89, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as part of the State's information technology modernization efforts. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
GVO/LBT, WAM |
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SB2830 SD1
Sunshine Law; Open Meetings; Policymaking Groups; Definitions
RELATING TO MEETINGS.
Amends the definitions of "board", "board business", and "meeting" within state open meetings law to expand the scope of the law to include state and county policymaking groups, including groups created by emergency proclamations. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MCKELVEY |
GVO, JDC |
HB2168 |
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SB2831 SD1 HD1
DOTAX; Counties; County Transient Accommodations Tax; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE COUNTY TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Authorizes the Department of Taxation, under certain circumstances, to assist a county in levying, assessing, collecting, and otherwise administering the county transient accommodations tax, including delinquencies and penalties, for a 6-year period beginning 1/1/2025. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/19/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 704). |
HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY |
FIN |
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SB2832 SD1 HD1
DOT; Counties; Traffic Code; Rules of the Road; Stopping, Standing, and Parking; Traffic Infractions
RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.
Specifies that the counties may issue traffic infractions for violations of any law prohibiting or restricting the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles on highways. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
HASHIMOTO |
JHA, FIN |
HB2295 |
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SB2833 SD1
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Project Manager; Position; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
Makes an appropriation to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for the establishment and hiring of one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) project manager III position to aid in the development of affordable housing options in the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/6/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, Kidani, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
HB2292 |
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SB2834 SD1 HD2 CD1
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Death of Tenant; Disposal of Personal Property
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Amends the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code to provide for a process to dispose of the tenant's personal property and surrender the dwelling unit to a landlord when there is a death of a tenant. Takes effect 11/1/2024. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
CPC, JHA |
HB1983 |
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SB2835 SD1
Historic Property; Historic Preservation; Statehood Day; Register of Historic Places
RELATING TO HISTORIC PROPERTY.
Amends the definition of "historic property" to include buildings and structures that are registered on the Hawaii Register of Historic places or object, district, area, or site that predate 8/21/1959. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
WTL, JDC |
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SB2836 SD2 HD2
DBEDT; HHFDC; Disaster Recovery; Maui Wildfires; Permanent Housing; Interagency Council for Maui Housing Recovery; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling; ($)
RELATING TO MAUI'S PERMANENT HOUSING RECOVERY.
Establishes within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism the Interagency Council for Maui Housing Recovery to coordinate and facilitate Maui's permanent housing recovery and facilitate consultation and collaboration between state and county agencies on housing recovery initiatives for the island of Maui. Designates the executive director of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to serve as chair of the council. Makes an appropriation. Sunsets 6/30/2034. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/15/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678). |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
WAL/HSG, JHA, FIN |
HB2549 |
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SB2837 SD2 HD1 CD1
DOD; Oahu Regional Health Care System; Maui State Veterans Home; Transition; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Maui-Affiliated State Agency
RELATING TO THE OAHU REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION.
Requires the transfer of the Maui State Veterans Home to a state agency having a Maui affiliation, in a manner and to an extent that may be negotiated between the Oahu Regional Health Care System or state agency having a Maui affiliation and the Department of Defense. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB2294 |
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SB2841 HD1 CD1
Water Safety Day; Day of Observance
RELATING TO WATER SAFETY DAY.
Designates May 15 of each year as Water Safety Day. (CD1) |
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5/15/2024- Act 024, 05/15/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1124). |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
CAI, JHA, FIN |
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SB2842 SD2 HD1
Wildfire Mitigation Working Group; DLNR; Wildfire Safety and Prevention; Report; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO WILDFIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION.
Establishes the Wildfire Mitigation Working Group to develop a state wildfire mitigation plan and advise and make recommendations to state agencies concerning the State's wildfire safety and prevention efforts. Requires report to Legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/20/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Lowen, Nakashima excused (5). |
WAKAI, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
WAL, FIN |
HB1926 |
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SB2843 SD1
Emergency Management Powers; State of Emergency; Price Control
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies that the Governor's and mayors' emergency management powers shall be consistent with the Hawaii State Constitution. Clarifies the scope of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Clarifies the powers of the Governor and mayors to extend or terminate a state of emergency. Shortens the duration of price control periods from ninety-six hours to seventy-two hours. (SD1) |
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2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
WAKAI, FEVELLA, KIDANI |
PSM/CPN, JDC |
HB1902 |
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SB2845 SD2 HD1 CD1
Firearms; Ammunition; Sale; Ownership; Possession; Control; Persons Under Twenty-One; Prohibition; Penalty
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits a person from selling ammunition to a person under the age of twenty-one. Prohibits a person under the age of twenty-one from owning, possessing, or controlling ammunition, with exceptions. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO |
JHA |
HB1810 |
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SB2850 SD1
DCCA; Cemeteries; Limited Ownership; Perpetual Care; Security; Reports
RELATING TO CEMETERIES.
Authorizes the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to appoint an organization as the limited owner of a cemetery, under certain circumstances, for the purposes of filing complaints and engaging in certain security and perpetual care activities for the cemetery. Requires an appointed limited owner of a cemetery to submit annual progress reports to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
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3/7/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
CPC, FIN |
HB2192 |
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SB2854 SD1
Intergovernmental Agreements on Vacated Encampments Clean Up; Task Force; Vacated Encampments; Clean Up; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Establishes a Vacated Encampment Clean Up Task Force to identify potential entities to enter into intergovernmental agreements to coordinate the clean up of vacated encampments located on lands managed by United States Army Garrison Hawaii. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY |
HHS/PSM, WAM |
HB2084 |
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SB2857 SD1
Tax Credit; Aircraft Service and Maintenance; General Excise Taxes Paid; Qualified Gross Income
RELATING TO AN AIRCRAFT SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a five-year income tax credit for general excises taxes paid on qualified aircraft service and maintenance gross income of the qualified taxpayer. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
TCA, WAM |
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SB2859 SD1
Land Court; Master Certificate of Title; Common Interest Communities
RELATING TO LAND COURT.
Authorizes the use of a master certificate of title for new common interest communities to simplify and streamline the operation of the land court. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 16 |
MCKELVEY |
CPC, JHA |
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SB2861 SD1 HD1 CD1
Exclusive Listing Agreements; Residential Real Property; Prohibitions; Bureau of Conveyances; Unfair or Deceptive Practices; Remedies
RELATING TO EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGREEMENTS.
Makes certain long-term exclusive listing agreements for the sale of residential real property void and unenforceable under the state law that governs unfair and deceptive practices. Prohibits the recording or filing of exclusive listing agreements of any duration with the Bureau of Conveyances. Establishes certain remedies. Takes effect 11/1/2024. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
MCKELVEY |
JHA/CPC, FIN |
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SB2863 SD1
State Moneys; Deposit; Financial Institutions; Chartered or Authorized
RELATING TO PUBLIC MONEYS.
Requires that a portion of state moneys be deposited in a financial institution chartered or authorized to do business in the State. Takes effect 7/1/2040; provided that a financial institution chartered or authorized to do business in the State is established. (SD1) |
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2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, Kidani |
CPN, WAM |
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SB2865
Laura Blears Day; Women in Surfing
RELATING TO LAURA BLEARS DAY.
Designates November 19 of each year as Laura Blears Day in Hawaii. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to TCA. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
TCA |
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SB2866 SD1 HD1
CIP; Online Project Management Platform
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
By July 1, 2025, requires governmental bodies of the executive branch of the State to develop an online project management platform. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
MCKELVEY |
LGO, FIN |
HB2167 |
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SB2870
Maui County; HHFDC; Potential Acquisitions; Working Group
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Establishes a working group within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to identify existing mixed-use developments in Maui County that could be acquired by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. |
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2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2873 SD1
DAGS; Naming Commission; State Buildings, Parks, Facilities, Events
RELATING TO STATE NAMING COMMISSION.
Establishes an advisory commission in the Department of Accounting and General Services to propose names or a change of names for state buildings, parks, facilities, and events. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2874 SD1
Department of Taxation; Tenant Pet Income Tax Credit; Residential Landlords
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a non-refundable income tax credit for residential landlords who lease a unit to a tenant with a pet for at least six months. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
CPN, WAM |
HB2187 |
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SB2878
CIP; 20th Senatorial District; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTIETH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects for the 20th senatorial district. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to WAM. |
FEVELLA |
WAM |
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SB2880 SD1
Child Care; Exemption; United States Department of Defense-certified
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Expands the existing state exemption for United States Department of Defense-certified providers to those operating off federal property. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS/PSM, WAM |
HB2227 |
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SB2885 SD2 HD2
DHS; Statewide Office of Homelessness and Housing Solutions; Homeless Triage and Treatment Center Program; Working Group; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Establishes a working group to develop a Homeless Triage and Treatment Center Program within the Statewide Office of Homelessness and Housing Solutions in the Department of Human Services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/26/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 4:55 PM; CR 329. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
HB2309 |
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SB2889 SD1
DOT; Noise Traffic Pilot Program; State Highway Fund ($)
RELATING TO EXCESSIVE NOISE.
Allows the Department of Transportation to establish a Noise Traffic Pilot Program. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, Kidani |
TCA, WAM |
HB2065 |
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SB2890 SD1
DAGS; Capital Improvement Projects; Cloud-Based Software; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to develop or license cloud-based software for use by each state department or agency to track the status of its capital improvement projects and provide training for the software. Requires each department or agency to use the software to track the status of its capital improvement projects. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/7/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 16 |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Wakai |
FIN |
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SB2894 SD1
DHRD; State Employees; Pre-tax Transportation Benefit Pilot Program; Public Transit
RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to incorporate bikeshare and micro-mobility devices into the Pre-tax Transportation Benefit Pilot Program's commuter benefits. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE |
TCA/LBT, WAM |
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SB2895 SD1
Motor Carrier Vehicle; Shipping Container Chassis; Out-of-State Registration; Safety Inspection
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Permits a shipping container chassis that holds a valid out-of-state certificate of vehicle registration to obtain a certificate of safety inspection. Makes an out-of-state registration for a shipping container chassis valid in the State until its expiration in the other state or for one year after a vehicle safety inspection. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
LEE |
TCA, JDC |
HB1578 |
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SB2896 SD1
Public Parking Spaces; Parking Meters; Payment Methods; Credit Cards; Debit Cards; County Ordinances; Report
RELATING TO PUBLIC PARKING SPACES.
Effective 1/1/2026 requires each parking lot in the State having public paid parking spaces in the State to accept payment of parking fees by credit card and debit card; and each parking meter in the State that collects parking fees for any public paid parking space to be maintained in working order to accept payment by cash, credit card, and debit card. Requires each county to adopt ordinances to enforce these requirements. Requires each county and the State to submit annual reports. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE |
TCA/GVO, WAM |
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SB2903
DOH; Wildfires; Wildfire-Affected Areas; Safe Entry
RELATING TO WILDFIRE-AFFECTED AREAS.
Prohibits public entry into wildfire-affected areas for the purpose of habitation until the Department of Health provides notice that the wildfire-affected area is safe to enter for this purpose. |
(S)
2/8/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, Elefante, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
PSM/HHS, JDC |
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SB2904 SD2
Emergency Management; Tenants; Mortgagors; Consumers; Relief
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Amends emergency management law to protect tenants, mortgagors, consumers, and residents for certain periods of time after the issuance of a gubernatorial or mayoral emergency proclamation. (SD2) |
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3/7/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
HB2162 |
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SB2908 SD1 HD2
Disasters; Residential Rent Increases; Price Increases; Emergency Proclamations; Prohibition
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies the powers of the Governor and mayors to extend or terminate a state of emergency. Clarifies when proclamations take effect. Prohibits residential rent increases in areas subject to emergency declarations or severe weather warnings. Shortens and clarifies the duration of price control periods and the prohibition against residential-tenancy terminations. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/18/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 759). |
MCKELVEY |
WAL/CPC, JHA |
HB2188 |
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SB2910 SD1
DLE; Deputy Sheriffs; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement for an additional fifteen full-time equivalent deputy sheriff positions for law enforcement officer activities in Lahaina and Maui. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
PSM, WAM |
HB2161 |
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SB2911
State Snails; Designation
RELATING TO STATE SNAILS.
Designates certain snail species as official state snails. |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to CAI, JHA, referral sheet 16 |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Kidani |
CAI, JHA |
HB1899 |
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SB2913 SD1 HD2
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Regulatory Framework; Travel Insurance
RELATING TO TRAVEL INSURANCE.
Establishes a new regulatory framework for the sale of travel insurance in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/26/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 2:05PM; Conference Room 224. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
TOU, CPC, FIN |
HB1990 |
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SB2917
Journey Worker Electric Utility Lineman; Board of Electricians and Plumbers; Licensing; Requirements
RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITY LINEMAN.
Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes licensing requirements, including minimum standards and qualifications, for journey worker electric utility linemen and expands the board of electricians and plumbers to include members engaged in electric utility work. Sunsets the original limited exemption from licensing requirements for qualified electricians that was originally enacted by Act 65, SLH 2013, and extended pursuant to Act 60, SLH 2018. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPN. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Kidani |
CPN |
HB2523 |
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SB2919 SD2 HD2 CD1
Short-Term Rentals; County Zoning; County Home Rule Authority; Transient Accommodations; Transient Accommodations Tax; Shelter; Vehicles
RELATING TO PROPERTY.
Clarifies the counties' authority to regulate the time, place, manner, and duration in which uses of land and structures may take place. Clarifies that uses that include the provision of transient accommodations are not considered residential uses and may be phased out or amortized by the counties. Beginning 1/1/2025, expands the scope of the transient accommodations tax law to include certain shelters and vehicles with sleeping accommodations. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Act 017, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1117). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, Fukunaga, Kidani |
HSG/TOU, FIN |
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SB2920
PUC; Renewable Energy; Greenhouse Gas Emissions
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission shall consider the effect of the State's reliance on fossil fuels on generation-based greenhouse gas emissions and may require a greenhouse gas emissions analysis for certain energy projects. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPN/AEN. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPN/AEN |
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SB2921
DHHL; Hawaiian Homes; Waitlist; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Amends the appropriation of Act 279, SLH 2022, to conform its lapsing provision by 1 year, to conform to constitutional limitations. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for fiscal year 2024-2025 to give practical effect to the legislative intent behind Act 279. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling will be exceeded. |
(S)
2/5/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM/JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
HWN, WAM/JDC |
HB2076 |
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SB2922 SD2 HD3
Wildfires; Mitigation; Protection; Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utilities; Securitization; Wildfire Protection Plans; Wildfire Reporting; Public Utilities
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Creates a process for electric utilities to develop and submit wildfire protection plans to the Public Utilities Commission for approval and allow the recovery of related costs and expenses through securitization, while avoiding a disproportionate impact on a specific ratepayer or county. Requires public utilities to report wildfires potentially caused by or occurring in connection with their operations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(H)
4/26/2024- Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 790). |
KEOHOKALOLE |
WAL/EEP, CPC/JHA, FIN |
HB2265 |
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SB2924 SD1
HI-EMA; Warehouse; Supplies and Equipment; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for planning, design, and construction for a warehouse to expand the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency's ability to store and deploy supplies and equipment to all counties within the State. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
PSM, WAM |
HB1930 |
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SB2925
HHFDC; DURF; Infrastructure Financing; Housing Projects; Applications; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to hold at least one application period each year to receive applications from parties interested in applying for financing of projects to develop or improve infrastructure that is or will be used solely for certain housing projects. Requires HHFDC to adopt certain administrative rules. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation into and out of the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2927 SD1 HD1 CD1
Justices and Judges; Appointment; Confirmation; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3 OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO MAKE THE SENATE CONFIRMATION PROCESS FOR JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS MORE UNIFORM.
Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii relating to the appointment of justices and judges. Makes the appointment and senate consent procedure for district court judges the same as the appointment and senate consent procedure for supreme court justices and intermediate court of appeals and circuit court judges. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
RHOADS, DECOITE, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2929
Blood Alcohol Concentration; Driving Under the Influence; Motor Vehicles; Alcohol
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the blood alcohol concentration threshold for driving while under the influence of alcohol from 0.08 to 0.05. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to JDC. |
RHOADS, AWA, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Kidani |
JDC |
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SB2930 SD1
Hawaii Civil Rights Commission; Employee Benefits; Family Leave; Childbirth; Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Kangaroo Care
RELATING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
Extends, under certain conditions, the family leave period that employees are entitled to under state law for up to eight additional weeks for employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to the birth of a child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit. Requires the Civil Rights Commission to amend its rules to include neonatal care as a related medical condition whenever certain phrases are used. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO |
LBT/HHS, WAM |
HB2552 |
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SB2932
Department of Agriculture; Agribusiness Development Corporation; CIP; Agricultural Infrastructure; GO Bonds; Food and Product Innovation Network; Waiahole Water System; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects per the agricultural infrastructure of the State, a food and product innovation network, and outstanding debt on the Waiahole water system. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2933
Constitutional Amendment; Green Amendment; Environmental Protection (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO CLEAN WATER AND AIR, A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE, HEALTHY NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS, AND BEACHES.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches, shall be protected and shall not be infringed. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2935 SD1
ADC; Composting Program; Best Practices; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMPOSTING.
Makes an appropriation to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the creation of a composting program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
EET/AEN, WAM |
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SB2936
HDOA; Maui; Inspection; Quarantine; Incineration; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Agriculture for the planning and construction of a new inspection, quarantine, and incineration facility on the island of Maui. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN/EET, WAM |
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SB2937 SD1 HD2 CD1
UH; Hilo; Hawaiian Language; Exemptions; Sunset Repeal
RELATING TO ACCESS TO LEARNING.
Repeals the sunset date for the exemption of laboratory school programs of the Hawaiian language college at the University of Hawaii at Hilo from state English-medium standards, assessments, performance ratings, staff qualifications, and staff training requirements. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KANUHA, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY |
HET, JHA, FIN |
HB2683 |
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SB2942 SD1 HD1
Minors; Infant; Employment; Theatrical Employment; Set Teacher; Nurse
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF A MINOR.
Allows minors under the age of sixteen to work in theatrical employment provided that the employer procures a valid certificate of employment and the minor is accompanied by a parent, guardian, or a certain responsible adult. Requires a nurse certified in basic life support to accompany, supervise, and advocate on behalf of a minor who is under the age of one. Requires a set teacher to be on set to teach a minor who has attained the age of five years and is required to but has been excused from attending school. Defines "nurse" and "set teacher". Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB2943 SD2 HD1 CD1
DOT; Workforce Development; Commercial Drivers; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes a commercial drivers workforce working group within the Department of Transportation to address the workforce shortage of commercial drivers in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Kidani, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TRN, FIN |
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SB2945 SD2
DOT; Ignition Interlock Devices; Task Force
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes a Task Force to conduct a statewide study on the accessibility of ignition interlock devices and any national best practices. (SD2) |
(H)
3/14/2024- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Kidani, Wakai |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
HB2643 |
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SB2946 SD1
UH; Employees; Telework; Report
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires the University of Hawaii to submit to the Legislature annual reports of all university employees who performed work from a location outside of the State for more than sixty consecutive days during the applicable year no later than December 31 of that year. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIM, AQUINO, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Kidani |
HRE, WAM |
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SB2948 SD2 HD1
Residential Uses; Areas Zoned for Commercial Use; Administrative Approval; Counties; Building Codes; Adaptive Reuse; Commercial Buildings
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Beginning 1/1/2025, permits residential uses in certain areas zoned for commercial use under certain circumstances. Requires, no later than 1/1/2026, each county to adopt or amend ordinances to allow for adaptive reuse of existing commercial buildings in the county's building codes. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/23/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 803). |
CHANG |
HSG/WAL/JHA |
HB2090 |
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SB2949
Contractors; Owner-builder Exemption; Disclaimer
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Removes the leasing restriction on owner-builders who obtain an owner-builder exemption to act as their own general contractor. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPN. |
CHANG |
CPN |
HB1633 |
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SB2951 SD1 HD1
East Kauai Irrigation System; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE EAST KAUAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM.
Appropriates funds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation to establish positions to maintain and improve the East Kauai irrigation system and for maintenance of and improvements to the system. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/23/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-24-24 10:50AM in conference room 229. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HB2263 |
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SB2953
Elections; Boards of Registration; Abolish
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Abolishes the boards of registration. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB2612 |
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SB2958 HD1
Revision Bill
RELATING TO STATUTORY REVISION: AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES OR THE SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSES OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES, CLARIFYING LANGUAGE, OR DELETING OBSOLETE OR UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS.
Amends or repeals various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes or the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions. (HD1) |
(S)
4/18/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB2660 |
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SB2959 SD1 HD1
Income Tax Credit; Medical Care; Travel Expenses; Refundable Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a refundable income tax credit for medically-related travel expenses not covered or compensated by insurance or otherwise. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
RICHARDS |
CPC, FIN |
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SB2960 SD1 HD1 CD1
Farming; Farm Lots; Ranch Lots; Bona Fide Farmers; Agricultural Cooperative Associations
RELATING TO FARMERS.
Requires that lessees and purchasers of farm lots and ranch lots use that land for farming and producing food, under certain conditions. Authorizes certain agricultural cooperative associations to apply for farm lots. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
RICHARDS |
AGR/WAL, FIN |
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SB2961
DOA; Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group; Report
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2964 SD1
PUC; Retail Wheeling; Renewable Energy; Hydrogen
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Authorizes independent generators of renewable energy to wheel the renewable energy transmitted and used to produce hydrogen, subject to certain conditions determined by the Public Utilities Commission. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, LEE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, Inouye, San Buenaventura |
EET/CPN, WAM |
HB1996 |
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SB2965 SD1
PUC; Water Carriers; Hawaii Water Carrier Act; Rate; Tariff; Interisland Transport of Hydrogen
RELATING TO THE INTERISLAND TRANSPORT OF HYDROGEN.
Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish a discounted rate by tariff for water carriers that engage in the interisland transport of hydrogen produced from renewable sources. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
TCA, WAM/CPN |
HB1997 |
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SB2967 SD1
Department of Transportation; State Fleet; Heavy-Duty Motor Vehicles; Hydrogen Motor Vehicles; Battery Electric Vehicles; Zero Emissions
RELATING TO STATE VEHICLES.
Mandates that fifty per cent of all heavy-duty motor vehicles in the State's fleet be hydrogen or battery electric vehicles by an unspecified date. Mandates that one hundred per cent of all heavy-duty motor vehicles in the State's fleet be hydrogen or battery electric vehicles by December 31, 2035. Defines heavy-duty motor vehicle and hydrogen vehicle. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki |
TCA/AEN, CPN/WAM |
HB1995 |
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SB2971
Hawaii Penal Code; Criminal Offense; Indecent Exposure; Less Than Sixteen Years of Age; Strict Liability
RELATING TO INDECENT EXPOSURE.
Raises the criminal penalty for the offense of indecent exposure from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor if the victim is less than sixteen years of age. Provides that the state of mind requirement is not applicable to the fact that the victim is less than sixteen years of age and that the actor is strictly liable with respect to the attendant circumstance that the victim was less than sixteen years of age. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, GABBARD, Kidani |
JDC |
HB1927 |
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SB2972 SD1
Public Buildings; High-Occupancy Buildings; Design; Hurricanes; Shelter
RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
Requires all high-occupancy public buildings constructed after January 1, 2025, to be designed to withstand category five hurricanes, as determined by wind zone maps, and be used as shelters in the event of an emergency. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
GVO/PSM, WAM |
HB2637 |
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SB2974 SD2 HD1 CD1
DBEDT; Task Force; Business Revitalization; Report
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes a Business Revitalization Task Force within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to identify methods to improve Hawaii's general economic competitiveness and business climate, including the mitigation of regulatory and tax burdens. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Inouye, Moriwaki, Wakai |
ECD, FIN |
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SB2977 HD1
Unlicensed Contractors; State of Emergency; Penalties
RELATING TO UNLICENSED CONTRACTORS.
Authorizes the imposition of a penalty for unlicensed individuals performing certain work that requires a contractor license, including the offering or performing of repairs or improvements to existing structures and property and tearing down or rebuilding structures and property that were damaged or destroyed due to a natural disaster. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4). |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Kidani, Moriwaki |
CPC, FIN |
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SB2978 SD1
Water Resources; DOTAX; Attorney General; Income Tax Credit; Condemnation; Eminent Domain; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES.
Establishes an income tax credit to incentivize the voluntary relinquishment of private water systems. Directs the Attorney General to commence eminent domain proceedings in certain counties. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceed. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Kidani, Moriwaki |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
HB2694 |
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SB2979 SD1
Lahaina Recovery Oversight Commission; Maui; Wildfire; OETS; DAGS; Reports; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAHAINA WILDFIRE RECOVERY.
Establishes the Lahaina Recovery Oversight Commission within the Department of Accounting and General Services to oversee and guide the recovery of Lahaina from the 2023 wildfires. Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to assist in establishing a website for the Commission. Requires annual reports. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, Fukunaga, Inouye, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
GVO/LBT, WAM |
HB2696 |
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SB2983 SD2 HD2 CD1
Donations; Solicitations; Charitable Funding Platforms; Platform Charities; Registration
RELATING TO SOLICITATION OF FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC.
Beginning 1/1/2026, authorizes the Department of the Attorney General to regulate charitable fundraising platforms and platform charities. Includes provisions relating to the misuse of funds. Imposes vicarious liability upon a platform charity for a charitable fundraising platform's misuse of funds, and vice versa. Takes effect 1/1/2026. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
MCKELVEY, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2991 SD2 HD2 CD1
HLRB; Collective Bargaining; New Unit; Criteria; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT CREATION.
Requires the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to adopt rules establishing criteria and procedures for the creation of new bargaining units. Requires certain employees or any employer or exclusive representative proposing a new bargaining unit to submit an application to the Board. Allows certain employees or any employer or exclusive representative to petition the Board to determine the appropriateness of a new bargaining unit. Requires the Board to consider certain criteria in determining the appropriateness of a new bargaining unit. Requires the Board to, upon its approval of the application, submit a report to the Legislature, including proposed legislation to create the new bargaining unit, accompanied by a decision and order issued by the Board. Makes an appropriation. Repeals 7/1/2027. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Elefante, Kidani |
LGO, FIN |
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SB2992 SD2 HD1
DOH; Advisory Committee on Mental Health Code Review; Reports
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Beginning 7/1/2024, and every ten years thereafter, requires the Department of Health to convene an Advisory Committee on Mental Health Code Review. Requires reports to the Legislature after each convening of the Advisory Committee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4). |
MORIWAKI |
HLT, CPC |
HB2800 |
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SB2994 SD1
Hawaii State Building Code; International Building Code; International Residential Code; Timeline; Publication Date; County Authority
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE.
Requires the State Building Code Council to adopt, amend, or update the International Building Code and the International Residential Code within two years of its official publication date. Clarifies that the Hawaii State Building Code acts as the interim county building code until superseded by the county. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, Wakai |
GVO, JDC |
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SB2997 SD2 HD1
PUC; Wildfires; Electric Utilities; Risk-based Wildfire Protection Plans; Mitigation; Wildfire Reporting
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Creates a process for electric utilities to develop and submit risk-based wildfire protection plans to the Public Utilities Commission for approval. Requires public utilities to report wildfires potentially caused by or occurring in connection with their operations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2024- The committee(s) on CPC/JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHIMOTO |
EEP/WAL, CPC/JHA, FIN |
HB2281 |
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SB3000 SD2
DAGS; Menstrual Equity; Menstrual Products; Public Buildings; Restrooms
RELATING TO MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide menstrual products at no cost in specified restrooms in public buildings maintained by the department. (SD2) |
(H)
3/13/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SHIMABUKURO, ELEFANTE, MCKELVEY |
HLT, LGO, FIN |
HB2003 |
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SB3001 SD1
Autism; Applied Behavioral Analysis Services; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AUTISM.
Appropriates funds to increase the funding for applied behavioral analysis services for persons with autism. Requires the Department of Human Services to obtain maximum federal matching funds and pursue all other funding sources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB2712 |
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SB3002 SD1 HD2
DOT; Task Force on Mobility Management; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE ON MOBILITY MANAGEMENT, ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO ACT 214, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2013.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to implement the recommendations of Task Force on Mobility Management, established pursuant to Act 214, SLH 2013, in consultation with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Executive Office on Aging and other stakeholder groups. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/18/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 694). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara |
HUS/TRN, FIN |
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SB3003 SD1
B&F; DOH; SCDD; Hawaii ABLE Savings Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
Repeals language that gives the Director of Finance discretion to use moneys in the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund if the Director elects to accept deposits from contributors instead of sending deposits directly to the ABLE Program Manager. Authorizes the Director of Finance to expend moneys in the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund to provide incentive payments to Hawaii public school ABLE account owners. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Budget and Finance to fund the incentive payments. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Health for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent position within the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to provide statewide outreach, advocacy, and relationship management for the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
HB2284 |
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SB3006 SD2 HD1
HTA; Convention Center; Naming Rights; Advertising; Marketing
RELATING TO THE CONVENTION CENTER.
Exempts the Convention Center from certain requirements regarding concessions on public property. Authorizes the Hawaii Tourism Authority to sell or lease naming rights of the Hawaii Convention Center Facility. Facilitates advertising and marketing in and on the Hawaii Convention Center Facility. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Amato, Hussey-Burdick voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Perruso voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
DELA CRUZ, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Wakai |
TOU, FIN |
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SB3007 SD2 HD1
State Departments; Department of Human Resources Development; Civil Service; Minimum Qualification Review
RELATING TO HIRING.
Authorizes a state department, division, or agency, rather than the Department of Human Resources Development, to conduct a minimum qualification review of applicants for vacant positions within the department, division, or agency. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to provide state departments, divisions, and agencies the applications received for vacancies under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
DELA CRUZ |
LGO, FIN |
HB1832 |
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SB3008 SD2 HD1
Constitutional Amendment; Tax Increment Bonds; Debt Limit; Counties (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO EXPRESSLY PROVIDE THAT THE LEGISLATURE MAY AUTHORIZE THE COUNTIES TO ISSUE TAX INCREMENT BONDS AND TO EXCLUDE TAX INCREMENT BONDS FROM DETERMINATIONS OF THE FUNDED DEBT OF THE COUNTIES.
Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to expressly provide that the Legislature may authorize political subdivisions, such as counties, to issue tax increment bonds, and to exclude tax increment bonds in calculating the debt limit of the political subdivisions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Lowen, Nakashima excused (5). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
JHA, FIN |
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SB3009 SD2 HD1
DLE; Sheriff Division; Judicial and Legislative Security
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Specifies the responsibilities of the Department of Law Enforcement's Sheriff Division regarding judicial and legislative security. Requires the Sheriff Division to pursue, obtain, and maintain accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4). |
DELA CRUZ, DECOITE, KIDANI, WAKAI, Inouye |
JHA, FIN |
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SB3010 SD1 HD1
DLNR; Renewable Energy; Portfolio Standards; Leasing Processes
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to work with utility companies and other renewable energy developers on leasing processes to expedite the development of renewable energy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/25/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 822). |
DELA CRUZ |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB3011 SD2 HD1 CD1
Weed Whackers; Leaf Blowers; Noise Regulations; Additional Restrictions
RELATING TO NOISE.
Makes it unlawful for any person to operate a weed whacker in or within one hundred feet of a residential zone, subject to certain exceptions. Extends the time for the use of leaf blowers and weed whackers within or near residential zones. Provides exceptions for government entities and agents acting on behalf of government entities during emergencies. Defines weed whacker. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, MORIWAKI, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
JHA |
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SB3013
Department of Transportation; Public Utilities; Invasive Species; Albizia Trees; Removal; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation for the coordinated removal of albizia and other invasive trees. Requires matching funds from public utilities. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM/CPN. |
INOUYE |
TCA/AEN, WAM/CPN |
HB2650 |
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SB3015 SD1
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; HECO; MECO; HELCO; CIP; Capital Improvement Programs ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR ELECTRIC PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries Maui Electric Company, Limited, and Hawaii Electric Light Company, Inc., for multi project capital improvement programs. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
CPN, WAM |
HB1690 |
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SB3016 SD1
Hawaiian Flag; United States Military
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN FLAG.
Allows all United States military reservations and military training facilities in the State to display the Hawaiian flag. (SD1) |
(S)
2/27/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO |
PSM/HWN, JDC |
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SB3021 SD2 HD1
Department of Transportation; Rebate; Electric Mobility Subaccount; Electric Mobility Rebate Program
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amounts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:44PM in Conference Room 224.
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EEP/TRN, CPC, FIN |
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SB3022 SD2 HD1
Transportation; Transportation Network Company; Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund; Fee
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes a transportation network company, taxicab, and limousine fee. Provides for the deposit of the transportation network company, taxicab, and limousine fees collected into the Safe Routes to School Program special fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3). |
LEE |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
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SB3024
Agricultural Loan; Interest rates; Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
Reduces and sets fixed interest rates for loans under the Agricultural Loan Program. |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB2335 |
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SB3025 HD1
Hemp; Department of Agriculture; Nuisance Issues; Duplicate Inspections or Sampling
RELATING TO HEMP.
Repeals the requirement for additional rules by the Department of Agriculture to address nuisance issues, including smell, noise, and excessive lighting arising out of the activities of hemp growers. Clarifies that the Department of Agriculture shall not require inspections or sampling of hemp that duplicates inspections or sampling required by the United States Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/25/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday, 04-25-24 at 3:30PM in Conference Room 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, JHA |
HB2336 |
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SB3026 HD1
Advisory Committee on Pesticides; Membership
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Replaces representatives from the sugar and pineapple industries with representatives of the coffee and diversified agriculture industries on the Advisory Committee on Pesticides. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, CPC |
HB2337 |
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SB3027 SD1
DOA; Food Production; Food Security; Updated Strategic Plan; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN TO INCREASE FOOD PRODUCTION AND FOOD SECURITY.
Requires the Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Office of the Governor, to update and supplement the 2020 strategic plan to increase Hawaii's food production and food security. Requires the Department of Agriculture to submit a report to the Legislature 20 days prior to 2025 Regular Session. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB2338 |
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SB3028 SD1
911 Services; Monthly Enhanced 911 Surcharge; 911 Board Staff; Definitions
RELATING TO 911 SERVICES.
Deletes the term "enhanced" in reference to 911 services to allow funding of all 911 technologies. Amends the rate of the monthly enhanced 911 surcharge. Allows the 911 Board to employ staff, in addition to the executive director, exempt from chapters 76 and 89, HRS. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM/CPN |
HB2339 |
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SB3029 SD1
Claims Against the State; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2023-2024. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB2340 |
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SB3033 HD1 CD1
Penal Code; Offenses Against Public Administration; Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence
RELATING TO PHYSICAL EVIDENCE.
Amends the criminal offense statute for tampering with physical evidence to adopt the wording of the Model Penal Code for the same offense. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB2344 |
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SB3034 HD1 CD1
Penal Liability; Intoxication; Affirmative Defense
RELATING TO PENAL LIABILITY.
Explicitly categorizes defenses based on intoxication that is not self-induced or is pathological as affirmative defenses. Sunsets 7/1/2034. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB2345 |
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SB3035
Manslaughter; Dangerous Drug; Distribution
RELATING TO MANSLAUGHTER.
Amends the offense of manslaughter to include cases where a person knowingly and unlawfully distributes a dangerous drug in any amount and thereby recklessly causes the death of another person who ingested that drug. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB2346 |
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SB3036 SD1 HD1
Penal Code; Offenses Against Public Health and Morals; Sex Trafficking; Promoting Prostitution
RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH AND MORALS.
Clarifies the definition of "profits from prostitution" to include money or property received regardless of expenditures or if it was a reimbursement or repayment of a debt. Amends the sex trafficking and promoting prostitution criminal offense statutes by inserting relevant definitions in those statutes and repealing a statute that is no longer needed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/16/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 737). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB2347 |
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SB3037 SD1 HD1 CD1
Penal Code; Promoting Pornography for Minors; Offenses Against Public Health and Morals
RELATING TO PROMOTING PORNOGRAPHY FOR MINORS.
Amends the offense of promoting pornography for minors by allowing the prosecution of persons who provide pornographic materials to undercover law enforcement officers who represent themselves as minors for purposes of undercover operations. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB2348 |
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SB3040
Firearms; Licenses; Reporting
RELATING TO FIREARMS REPORTING.
Amends annual reporting requirement for the Department of the Attorney General concerning firearms concealed carry licenses. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB2351 |
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SB3041 SD1
Law Enforcement Standards Board; Civil Service
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Clarifies membership and certain powers and duties of the Law Enforcement Standards Board and establishes new deadlines for the completion of Board responsibilities. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB2352 |
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SB3042
Data Sharing; Criminal Justice Data Sharing Working Group;GVVCC; Repeal
RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE DATA SHARING GROUPS.
Amends the Criminal Justice Data Sharing Working Group to combine its members and functions with certain members and functions of the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission to increase efficiency and effectiveness and eliminate redundancy. Repeals chapter 134C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which established the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB2353 |
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SB3043 SD1
Small Business Regulatory Review Board; Legislation; Small Business
RELATING TO THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY REVIEW BOARD.
Clarifies that the Small Business Regulatory Review Board has the authority to review legislation affecting small businesses in response to a request from small business owners. (SD1) |
(S)
2/27/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, JDC |
HB2354 |
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SB3045 SD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program; Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program; Manufacturing Development Grant Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Increases the cap for awards to assist businesses applying for the Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Adds purchasing of renewable energy systems as an eligible expense and clarifies that training on both new and existing manufacturing equipment is an eligible expense for the Manufacturing Development Grant Program. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB2356 |
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SB3047 SD1
Environmental Impact Statements; Exemption; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Codifies the exemption from environmental impact statements for affordable housing projects that meet certain criteria. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/AEN, WAM |
HB2358 |
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SB3048 SD1
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; Digital Equity Grant Program; Digital Literacy
RELATING TO THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE.
Establishes the Digital Equity Grant Program to award grants to applicants to deploy digital equity projects to covered populations in the State. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM/JDC |
HB2359 |
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SB3050 SD2
HCDA; Interagency Assistance
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to render services to and assist state and county agencies upon request. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to WAL/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL/JHA, FIN |
HB2361 |
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SB3054 SD1
Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-Oriented Development; Membership
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING.
Amends the membership of the Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-Oriented Development to replace the Director of Law Enforcement with the Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB2365 |
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SB3059 SD1
Stadium Authority; Members; Quorum Requirements
RELATING TO THE STADIUM AUTHORITY.
Clarifies requirements to establish a quorum to do business and validate acts of the Stadium Authority. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB2370 |
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SB3060 SD1
State Climate Adaptation and Resilience Implementation Plan; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A CLIMATE ADAPTION AND RESILIENCE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop and publish a statewide climate adaptation and resilience implementation plan. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to WAL/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL/EEP, FIN |
HB2371 |
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SB3061 SD1
Solar Energy Storage Loan Program; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority ($)
RELATING TO THE SOLAR ENERGY STORAGE LOAN PROGRAM.
Clarifies part III of Act 164, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023, as it pertains to the appropriation for the Solar Energy Storage Loan Program. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB2372 |
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SB3062
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-1 and BU-10; Emergency Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Units (1) and (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB2373 |
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SB3063
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-2, BU-3, BU-4, BU-9, BU-13, and BU-14; Emergency Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Units (2), (3), (4), (9), (13), and (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB2374 |
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SB3064
Funds; Firefighter's Contingency Fund; Appropriation
RELATING TO FUNDS.
Reinstates the Governor's authority to transfer funds to cope with the effects of natural disasters, for operating purposes, or to supplement the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Firefighter's Contingency Fund. |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/WTL, WAM |
HB2375 |
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SB3065
Funds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.
Appropriates special funds to Department of Transportation programs to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs. |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
HB2376 |
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SB3066
Funds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.
Appropriates general funds to various programs for anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability for departments to transfer funds between programs. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB2377 |
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SB3067 SD1 HD1
Hurricane Reserve Trust Fund; State Treasury
RELATING TO THE HURRICANE RESERVE TRUST FUND.
Moves the Hurricane Reserve Trust Fund into the state treasury and makes other housekeeping amendments relating to the Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
HB2378 |
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SB3068 SD1 HD1 CD2
Wildfires; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR WILDFIRE RECOVERY.
Appropriates funds to support the State's continued response to the August 2023 wildfires that affected the counties of Hawaii and Maui. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. (CD2) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 832). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB2379 |
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SB3069
Mass Transit Special Fund; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE.
Makes an emergency appropriation to provide special funds for disbursements of moneys in the Mass Transit Special Fund. |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
HB2380 |
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SB3070 HD1 CD1
ERS; Funding Period; Unfunded Accrued Liability
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDING PERIOD.
Lowers the Employees' Retirement System's funding period to amortize the System's total unfunded accrued liability. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, FIN |
HB2381 |
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SB3072 SD1
Emergency Management; Hawaii Wildfires Response; Major Disaster Fund
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Temporarily lifts various restrictions on the use of funds for Hawaii wildfire response and extends the lapse date of certain funds set aside for this purpose. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB2383 |
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SB3078
Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard; Extension; Public Utilities Commission
RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
Extends the State's energy efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish interim goals, and clarifies procedures. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
HB2389 |
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SB3079 SD1
PUC; Renewable Energy; Lifecycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Amends section 269-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify that the Public Utilities Commission shall consider the effect of the State's reliance on fossil fuels on lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions and may require a lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions analysis for energy projects that do not involve the combustion of fuel. Makes conforming amendments. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, CPN |
HB2390 |
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SB3081 SD1
Insurance Code; Captive Insurers; Producers; Trade Name; Third Party Administrators; Surety Bond; Reinsurance Intermediary-Managers; Reinsurers
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Amends various provisions of the Insurance Code to update and improve existing provisions. Defines "dormant captive insurance company" and sets out a procedure to apply for the certificate of dormancy. Adds the term "doing business as" to "trade name" statutory references. Clarifies continuing education provider filing requirements. Clarifies reinsurance intermediary-manager filing requirements. Amends the surety bond threshold requirement for third party administrators and clarifies the audited financial statements requirements. Amends the definitions of "controlled unaffiliated business" and "participant" as applied to captive insurance companies. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB2392 |
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SB3083 SD1 HD2 CD1
Insurance Code; Insurance Holding Company System; Group Capital Calculation; Liquidity Stress Test Framework
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Amends various sections of article 11 of the Insurance Code to adopt revisions to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Model No. 440, Insurance Holding Company System Regulatory Act. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
HB2394 |
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SB3084 SD1
Militia; National Guard; Employees' Retirement System
RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD.
Exempts Hawaii National Guard service members activated by the Governor or the Governor's designated representative to state active duty from enrollment in the Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to LGO/CMV, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO/CMV, FIN |
HB2395 |
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SB3085 SD1
Department of Defense; Militia; National Guard; Insurance; Tricare
RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD.
Authorizes the payment of allowances for TRICARE Reserve Select coverages to junior officers, warrant officers, or enlisted personnel of the Hawaii National Guard ordered to active duty for more than thirty days in service to the State. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to LGO/CMV, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO/CMV, FIN |
HB2396 |
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SB3087 SD1 HD1 CD1
DOE; Executive Office on Early Learning; Early Learning Facilities
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Authorizes early learning programs to be established on public school campuses and other available public buildings. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
HB2398 |
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SB3089 SD2
Department of Education; HTSB; License Revocation
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires that licensed teachers have their license revoked by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board if the teacher is resigning or retiring during the pendency of any investigation into allegations of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or other physical abuse of a student. Requires a licensed teacher to surrender their license if the teacher retires or resigns from teaching before the completion of an investigation. Requires the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to report the surrendered license to the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to LGO/EDN, JHA, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO/EDN, JHA |
HB2400 |
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SB3090 SD1
DOE; Workers' Compensation; Work-based Internships
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education sponsored work-based learning programs. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT/EDU, WAM |
HB2401 |
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SB3091 SD2 HD1 CD1
DOE; Emergency Appropriation; Food Service Operations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FOOD SERVICES.
Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Education for its food service operations. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
HB2402 |
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SB3092 SD2 HD1 CD1
DOE; Emergency Appropriation; Charter School Operations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Education for charter school operations. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
HB2403 |
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SB3093
Income Tax; Standard Deduction; Itemized Deduction; Income Tax Brackets; Personal Exemption; Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit; Conformity with Federal Deductions
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Provides for re-computation of the amounts for standard deduction, itemized deduction, income tax brackets, and personal exemption each tax year, taking into account the cost-of-living adjustment factor. Adds a one-time adjustment to tax brackets. Increases the applicable percentage of the employment-related expenses for which the child and dependent care income tax credit may be claimed; provides for re-computation of the applicable percentage taking into account the cost-of living adjustment factor; and provides for a disallowance period when there is a final administrative or judicial decision finding that the claim was due to fraud or disallowing the credit. Amends state conformity with certain federal deductions. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB2404 |
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SB3094 SD2 HD2 CD1
OWR; Peer Support Specialist Working Group; Report
RELATING TO PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS.
Establishes a Peer Support Specialist Working Group within the Office of Wellness and Resilience to develop and make recommendations for a framework for peer support specialists in the State. Requires the working group to submit a report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025. Sunsets the working group on 6/30/2025. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HUS, FIN |
HB2405 |
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SB3096 SD1
Wildfires; Mitigation; Protection; Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utilities; Securitization; Risk Protection Plans
RELATING TO WILDFIRE RISK MITIGATION.
Creates a process for electric utilities to develop and submit wildfire protection plans to the Public Utilities Commission for approval and allow the recovery of related costs and expenses through securitization, while avoiding a disproportionate impact on a specific ratepayer or county. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, CPN/WAM |
HB2407 |
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SB3099 SD2 HD1
ERS; Credited Service; Benefits; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEESꞌ RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Reduces the minimum number of years of credited service qualified Tier 2 Employees' Retirement System members must have to be eligible for vested benefit status for service retirement allowance purposes from ten years to five years. Appropriates funds for investments of the ERS. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, FIN |
HB2410 |
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SB3100 SD1
Hawaii Health Corps Program; Hawaii Rural Health Care Provider Loan Program; Loan Repayment
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Renames the Hawaii Health Corps Program to the Hawaii Rural Healthcare Provider Loan Program. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB2411 |
|
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SB3103 SD2 HD2
Renewable Energy Projects; Labor Standards; Covered Projects
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires an attestation or declaration regarding project labor standards, including adherence to state-approved apprenticeship programs and prevailing wage requirements, for large-scale renewable energy generation covered projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:20PM in Conference Room 329. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP/LGO, CPC, FIN |
HB2414 |
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SB3109 SD1 HD2 CD1
DHHL; Act 279 Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Establishes the Act 279 Special Fund until 6/30/2026. Deposits certain unexpended and unencumbered funds appropriated through Act 279, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, that are set to lapse on 6/30/2024 into the Act 279 Special Fund and appropriates funds out of the special fund. Lapses unencumbered monies from the appropriation out of the Act 279 Special Fund on 6/30/2026. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB2420 |
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SB3110
HHFDC Board of Directors; Membership
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation as an ex officio nonvoting member. |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/HWN, WAM |
HB2421 |
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SB3112
DHHL; Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Federal Housing Administration
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Increases the loan limit for direct loans provided by DHHL to seventy-five percent of the maximum single residence loan amount allowed in Hawaii by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Federal Housing Administration, instead of fifty percent, as currently outlined in section 215 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. |
(S)
2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
HB2423 |
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SB3113
DHHL; Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Loan Terms
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Increases the allowable loan term for direct loans provided by DHHL to be forty years, instead of thirty years, as currently outlined in section 215 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. |
(S)
2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
HB2424 |
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SB3114 SD1
Child Protective Act; Child Abuse and Neglect; Harm or Threatened Harm; Central Registry; Expungement
RELATING TO THE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT CENTRAL REGISTRY.
Clarifies that a confirmed report of harm or threatened harm, as defined in chapter 587A, HRS, or child abuse and neglect, as defined in chapter 350, HRS, will result in the perpetrator's name being maintained in the central registry. Clarifies when a confirmed report may be expunged from the central registry, and establishes a process for expungement upon request. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB2425 |
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SB3115 SD1
DHS; Relative; Resource Caregiver; Foster Home; Licensing; Administrative Appeal
RELATING TO RELATIVE RESOURCE CAREGIVERS.
Clarifies when a relative seeking to be a resource caregiver for a child is entitled to an administrative appeal for denial of a foster home license issued by the Department of Human Services. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN |
HB2426 |
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SB3116 SD2 HD1 CD1
Department of Human Services; Preschool Open Doors Program; Priority Application Period; Rules
RELATING TO THE PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS PROGRAM.
Establishes that the priority of selection for participation in the Preschool Open Doors Program applies only during the priority application period that occurs prior to the start of each state fiscal year. Establishes that applications received after the start of the fiscal year through January 31 shall be processed continuously through the fiscal year on a first-come, first served basis. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HUS, FIN |
HB2427 |
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SB3118 SD1
DHS; Temporary Public Assistance After Emergencies; Emergency Management Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
Authorizes the Department of Human Services to provide temporary emergency assistance, case management, and other recovery services following the period covered by an emergency proclamation and establishes an Emergency Management Program within the Director of Human Services' office. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/PSM, WAM |
HB2429 |
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SB3120 SD1 HD1
HPHA; Housing Policy and Program Coordinator; Positions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Establishes the position of Housing Policy and Program Coordinator in the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Clarifies that the employment of certain positions and the adjustment of salaries are authorized by the Executive Director and not the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Deletes the wage ceiling requirement for positions in the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Lowen, Nakashima excused (5). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, FIN |
HB2431 |
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SB3121 HD1
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Housing Development; Bonds; Trustees
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Clarifies the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's powers relating to housing projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Lowen, Nakashima excused (5). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, FIN |
HB2432 |
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SB3122 SD1 HD2
Public Health Standing Orders; United States Preventive Services Task Force; Screenings; Out-of-Pocket Costs; Working Group
RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH STANDING ORDERS.
Authorizes the Director of Health to issue public health standing orders for patients to self-refer to certain health care screening services. Establishes requirements for the provision of items or services pursuant to a public health standing order. Establishes the Public Health Standing Orders Working Group. Sunsets 6/30/2027. (HD2) |
(S)
4/19/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
HB2433 |
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SB3123 SD2 HD1 CD1
DHHL; DOH; Memorandum of Agreement; Vital Records
RELATING TO ACCESS TO VITAL RECORDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to access vital records for purposes of verifying Native Hawaiian ancestry for beneficiary programs. Requires the Department of Health and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement to assure appropriate access and handling of confidential records and sealed records that have been unsealed pursuant to court order. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB2434 |
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SB3124
Marriage Licenses; Civil Union Licenses; Online Access.
RELATING TO LICENSING.
Authorizes the Director of Health to permit online access to apply for marriage and civil union licenses in lieu of in-person applications, as specified in rules adopted pursuant to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB2435 |
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SB3125 SD2 HD2
Minor Consent; Medical Care and Services; Sexually Transmitted Infections; Covered Entity; Confidentiality
RELATING TO MEDICAL CARE FOR MINORS.
Authorizes minors who are at least fourteen years old to consent to medical care and services for sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, and family planning services, including the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. Requires confidentiality policies and practices for insurers and health care providers. Effective 1/1/2025. (HD2) |
(H)
4/29/2024- Received notice of reconsideration, Senate agreement, and Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 794). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, JHA |
HB2436 |
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SB3126 SD1 HD1
DOH; Emergency Aeromedical Services Partnership Program; Established; Rules; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY AEROMEDICAL SERVICES.
Establishes an Emergency Aeromedical Services Partnership Program to be administered by the Department of Health in counties with a population less than 500,000. Requires cost-sharing for program operations and maintenance and revenue sharing between the State and Counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui. Authorizes deposits into the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund. Requires rulemaking. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/18/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 694). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT/TRN, FIN |
HB2437 |
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SB3127 SD1
DOH; Nuisance Prevention; Environmental Health; Public Health
RELATING TO NUISANCE PREVENTION.
Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent nuisances that affect environmental health and public health. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
HB2438 |
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SB3128 SD2 HD1
HHSC; DOH; Oahu Regional Health Care System; Transfer; Reports; Low Acuity Patients; Agreement
RELATING TO ACT 212, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2021.
Extends the transfer of the Oahu Regional Health Care System (Oahu Region) from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health to 12/31/2026. Requires the working group established by Act 212, SLH 2021, to submit a report to the Legislature on updates to the operating and budget plan and pro forma capital improvements plan and a breakdown of costs related to the transfer. Requires the Oahu Region to enter into an agreement with the Department of Health regarding the Oahu Region taking care of low acuity patients in the Department's custody by the end of 2024. Requires the Oahu Region to report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/25/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 3:10PM; Conference Room 329. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB2439 |
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SB3129 SD2
SHPDA; Health Care Task Force; Hui Hoʻomana; Reports
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes the Hui Hoʻomana Task Force within the State Health Planning and Development Agency to develop a comprehensive plan to provide universal access to equitable and affordable high-quality health care for state residents, including defining action plan items, setting timeline and deadline for each action item, and identifying resources required and funding options. Requires reports to the Legislature. Dissolves the Hui Hoʻomana Task Force on 7/1/2025. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/14/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB2440 |
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SB3132 SD1
DOH; Medical Cannabis; Primary Caregivers; Cultivation; Rules
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Repeals the sunset date of the authorization for primary caregivers to cultivate medical cannabis for their qualifying patients, subject to certain restrictions. Authorizes patient grow sites with more than five patients on land zoned for agricultural use. Requires the Department of Health to adopt administrative rules to conduct routine voluntary grow site inspections without law enforcement. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB2443 |
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SB3133 SD1
DOH; Hemp Processors; Hemp; Fingerprinting; Criminal History Record Checks
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.
Authorizes the Department of Health to conduct fingerprinting and criminal history record checks on applicants who apply for a permit to operate as a hemp processor. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN |
HB2444 |
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SB3135 SD1
Disabled Persons Parking
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Authorizes the Examiner of Drivers to suspend the driver's license of a person using a parking permit issued to a deceased person who was deceased when the permit was issued to obtain parking privileges. Provides that fifty per cent of any fine imposed for violating part III of chapter 291, HRS, is remitted to the law enforcement agency that issued the citation. Authorizes each county to enact ordinances to enforce the design and construction requirements for the provision of accessible parking spaces, including the establishment of penalties for failure to comply with the ordinances. Authorizes officials appointed by a county to enter the property of places of public accommodation to enforce violations of the county ordinances. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
HB2446 |
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SB3137 SD2
DOH; Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division; Child and Adolescent Mental Health; Services Plan
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS.
Clarifies and updates the responsibilities of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to reflect the current mental health systems of care to address the mental health needs of children and adolescents in the State. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT/HUS, FIN |
HB2448 |
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SB3138 SD1
DOH; Manufactured Hemp Product; Definition
RELATING TO MANUFACTURED HEMP PRODUCTS.
Clarifies that the definition of "manufactured hemp product" in section 328G-1, HRS, includes hemp products specified in rules adopted by the Department of Health pursuant to section 328G-4, HRS. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, CPC |
HB2449 |
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SB3139 SD2 HD3 CD1
DOH; Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program; Mental Health Emergency Workers; Rules; Emergency Examination and Hospitalization; Crisis Intervention Officers; Transport; Designated Facilities
RELATING TO CRISIS SERVICES.
Establishes a Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program within the Department of Health to expand existing services to divert certain persons experiencing mental health disorders and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders to appropriate health care systems and services. Defines "mental health emergency worker". Requires the Department of Health to establish standards and rules for the designation of mental health emergency workers. With regards to emergency examination and hospitalization of persons who are deemed imminently dangerous to self or others, clarifies when a law enforcement officer may gain control of the person and the procedures the officer shall take to call for assistance from a mental health emergency worker; allows the person to be transported to facilities designated by the Director of Health in addition to licensed psychiatric facilities; and allows a person to be transported to a behavioral health crisis center designated by the Director of Health if a Crisis Intervention Officer has probable cause to believe that the person is imminently dangerous to self or others, as determined by a mental health emergency worker. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT/HUS, JHA, FIN |
HB2450 |
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SB3141 SD2
DOH; AG; Mental Health; Judiciary; Assisted Community Treatment; Reports; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to track and publicly report certain data relating to crisis reports, emergency mental health transports, and court-ordered treatments. Requires the Department of Health to respond to reports about persons having severe mental illness who are in need of assistance, assess whether those persons may fulfill the criteria for assisted community treatment, and coordinate the process for an assisted community treatment order if indicated. Establishes that a court's denial of a petition for involuntary commitment shall serve as notification to the Department of Health that the person should be evaluated for assisted community treatment. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Health for software and data collection and publication. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Health for statewide education and training on policies related to emergency examination and hospitalization and assisted community treatment. Repeals the sunset date of Act 111, SLH 2017, which allows a patient who has been involuntarily committed to a psychiatric facility to be ordered to receive treatment over the patient's objection. Declares that the appropriations exceed the general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to HLT/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT/JHA, FIN |
HB2452 |
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SB3142 SD2 HD1
DOH; Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund; Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund; Transfers
RELATING TO WATER INFRASTRUCTURE.
Authorizes the Governor or a state official with authorization from the Governor to transfer federal capitalization grant funds between the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund and the Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund, in accordance with title 40 Code of Federal Regulations section 35.3530(c). Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/18/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 694). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL/EEP, FIN |
HB2453 |
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SB3143 SD1
DOH; Emergency Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Makes an emergency appropriation for asbestos remediation to temporarily relocate Department of Health offices and begin preliminary planning for the redevelopment of the Kinau Hale site. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB2454 |
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SB3147 SD1
Department of Law Enforcement; Subpoena Powers
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Clarifies that the Director of Law Enforcement has authority to issue subpoenas as part of the investigative powers of the Department of Law Enforcement. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB2458 |
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SB3152 SD1
Wage and Hour Law; Employee; Guaranteed Compensation; Employer Recordkeeping
RELATING TO THE WAGE AND HOUR LAW.
Repeals the categorical exclusion of employees who receive a guaranteed compensation totaling $2,000 or more a month from the protections under Hawaii's Wage and Hour Law. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB2463 |
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SB3153 SD2 HD1 CD1
Dam and Appurtenances; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DAM AND APPURTENANCE IMPROVEMENT OR REMOVAL GRANT PROGRAM.
Establishes the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program Special Fund to receive moneys for the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. Appropriates funds into and out of the Special Fund for the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HB2464 |
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SB3154 SD1 HD1 CD1
Archaeological Activities; Penalties
RELATING TO REGULATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES.
Clarifies that failure to comply with approved mitigation commitments, conduct an archaeological inventory survey, or comply with other administrative requirements pertaining to archaeology approved by the Department of Land and Natural Resources shall result in civil and administrative violations. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
HB2465 |
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SB3155
Beach and Water Safety Task Force; Risk Assessment Working Group
RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND LIABILITY.
Abolishes the Task Force on Beach and Water Safety and the Risk Assessment Working Group. Requires the design and placement of warning signs, devices, and systems to be approved by the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources for state beach parks and the county mayors for county beach parks. |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/PSM, JDC |
HB2466 |
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SB3156 SD1
Public Land Leases; Rent Credit; Sunset Provision
RELATING TO RENT CREDITS FOR DEMOLITION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS ON PUBLIC LAND LEASES.
Repeals the sunset provision of Act 222, SLH 2021, to allow the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve rent credits for demolition and infrastructure costs for public land leases beyond the currently scheduled sunset date of June 30, 2026. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB2467 |
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SB3157 SD2 HD2 CD1
Public Land; Leases; Direct Negotiation; Commercial Use; Industrial Use
RELATING TO DIRECT NEGOTIATION FOR PUBLIC LAND LEASES.
Authorizes disposition of public land leases by direct negotiation for commercial or industrial use on parcels of up to five acres. Repeals 6/30/2029. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB2468 |
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SB3158 SD1
DLNR; Public Land; Lease Terms and Conditions; Lease Extensions
RELATING TO UPDATING PUBLIC LAND LEASES ISSUED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 171, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Requires that lease extensions approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources be drafted on forms that reflect contemporary leasing practices and policies of the Board, and which shall control over conflicting or inconsistent provisions in the lease being extended. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB2469 |
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SB3159 SD1 HD1
Administrative Procedure; Contested Cases; Vexatious Litigants
RELATING TO CONTESTED CASES.
Clarifies that a contested case hearing is not required for matters that are identical or arising from the same factual situation as another administrative matter that has been finally adjudicated. Includes administrative contested case proceedings within the scope of the vexatious litigant statute. Effective 4/14/2112. (HD1) |
(S)
4/23/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-24 1:35PM; Conference Room 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB2470 |
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SB3160 SD1
DLNR; Public Land; Inspections
RELATING TO INSPECTIONS ON PUBLIC LAND.
Establishes a statutory framework for inspections of public land leases, licenses, and revocable permits by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB2471 |
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SB3167 SD1 HD1
Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission; Compact
RELATING TO THE PACIFIC MARINE FISHERIES COMPACT.
Authorizes the Governor to execute a compact on behalf of the State to cooperate in the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. Establishes procedures for selection and succession of commissioners. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB2478 |
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SB3168 SD1
DLNR; Taking of Marine Deposits Seaward of the Shoreline
RELATING TO THE TAKING OF MARINE DEPOSITS.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to approve permits for research, education, management, or propagation purposes that include the taking of sand, dead coral, coral rubble, rocks, soil, and other marine deposits seaward of the shoreline. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/28/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
HB2479 |
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SB3170 SD1
Time Share; Commissioners of Deeds; Repeal
RELATING TO TIME SHARE COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS.
Repeals the Time Share Commissioners of Deeds. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/28/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC |
HB2481 |
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SB3171
Sunshine Law; Public Meetings; Public Notice
RELATING TO MEETING NOTICES.
Mandates the Office of the Lieutenant Governor or the appropriate county clerk's office to ensure access to paper or electronic copies of all meeting notices and deletes the requirement to post notices in a central location in a public building. |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB2482 |
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SB3173
Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2023; Income Tax; Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax
RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2023. |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB2484 |
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SB3174 SD1
Fees; Tax Clearances; Collection of Rental Payments by Third Party; Unfair Competition Penalty; General Excise Tax; Transient Accommodations Tax
RELATING TO STATE TAX ADMINISTRATION.
Eliminates an obsolete fee for a certified copy of a tax clearance. Adds a penalty for failure to comply with reporting requirements under general excise tax law and transient accommodations tax law for collection of rent by a third party. Raises the unfair competition penalty under general excise tax law to adjust for inflation. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB2485 |
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SB3175 SD1
Tax Enforcement; Subpoena Powers
RELATING TO TAX ENFORCEMENT.
Authorizes the Department of Taxation to serve administrative subpoenas outside the State. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB2486 |
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SB3176 SD1 HD1
Tax Enforcement; Audits; Time to Respond; Failure to Respond; Appeals
RELATING TO TAX ENFORCEMENT.
Provides deadlines for taxpayers under audit to comply with demands to produce documents and evidence. Requires the Tax Appeal Court to preclude documents or evidence not produced pursuant to a demand from being introduced in evidence in a tax appeal or action unless the failure was due to reasonable cause. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/25/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 1:00PM; Conference Room 309. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB2487 |
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SB3177 SD1
Taxation Board of Review; Chairperson.
RELATING TO THE TAXATION BOARD OF REVIEW.
Amends the minimum qualifications for the Chairperson of the Taxation Board of Review. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB2488 |
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SB3179
DOT; Harbor Improvements; Capital Advancement Contracts; Report
RELATING TO CAPITAL ADVANCEMENT CONTRACTS.
Increases the caps for the total contract value for any one capital advancement contract (CAC) and the total aggregate value of CACs in a fiscal year entered into by the Department of Transportation with private parties for harbor improvements and adds reporting requirements for the department. |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
HB2490 |
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SB3183 SD2 HD2
Department of Transportation; Electric Vehicles; State Mileage Based Road User Fee; County Mileage-Based Road User Fee
RELATING TO ROAD USAGE CHARGE PROGRAM.
Beginning 7/1/2025, establishes a county mileage-based road usage charge for electric vehicles. Clarifies the collection and disposition of funds of the state and county mileage-based road usage charges. Establishes the maximum state mileage-based road usage charge at $50 until 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/26/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 5:45 PM; CR 224. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
HB2494 |
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SB3184 SD1
DLE; Emergency Procurement Pilot Program; Public Property; Repairs; Equipment Failures; Government Services; Reports
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Establishes a three-year pilot program that allows the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct emergency procurement in certain districts under certain circumstances. Requires reports to the Legislature. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
HB2495 |
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SB3185 SD1
Methods of Source Selection; Alternative Procurement; and Government Services
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Amends chapter 103D, HRS, to add to part III a new section allowing an alternative procurement method when the federal government provides for or approves the alternative procurement method, and the head of the purchasing agency makes a written determination that it is neither practicable nor advantageous to use the existing statutory procurement methods. Amends sections 103D-102(b)(4) and 103D-102(b)(4)(L), HRS, to exempt certain construction procurement from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code when it is neither practicable nor advantageous to the State. Amends section 103D-301, HRS, methods of source selection, to add the alternative procurement method. Amends section 103D-405, HRS, to allow the Chief Procurement Officer to provide a waiver for certain outside contractors that participated in the development of a solicitation package that would otherwise be precluded from bidding on or receiving a contract. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
HB2496 |
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SB3187
University of Hawaii; Residence for Tuition Purposes
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESIDENT TUITION FEE.
Requires the tuition residency rules for the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus to individuals who have graduated from a Hawaii high school and are enrolling in an undergraduate degree program, under certain conditions. |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
HB2498 |
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SB3189 SD1
UH; Conference Center; Revolving Fund; Repeal
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CONFERENCE CENTER REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund and accounts under the fund to facilitate the administration of the revolving fund for conference center programs among various campuses and operating units of the University of Hawaii System. Repeals the Conference Center Revolving Fund for conference center programs conducted by the University of Hawaii at Hilo. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
HB2500 |
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SB3190 SD1
UH; Workers' Compensation; Reporting Requirements; Repeal
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
Repeals the reporting requirement to identify the cost impacts to the State of providing workers' compensation coverage for University of Hawaii students. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE/LBT, WAM |
HB2501 |
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SB3191 SD1 HD2 CD1
UH; Technology Transfer; Sunset Repeal
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Permanently authorizes the University of Hawaii to continue to regulate conflicts of interest and other ethical issues for technology transfer activities sponsored by the University of Hawaii. Takes effect 6/29/2024. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HET, JHA, FIN |
HB2502 |
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SB3192 SD1 HD1 CD1
UH; Innovation and Commercialization; Sunset Repeal
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESEARCH.
Makes permanent the Innovation and Commercialization Initiative Program established within the University of Hawaii. Takes effect 6/29/2024. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HET, FIN |
HB2503 |
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SB3194 SD2 HD1
PUC; Retail Wheeling; Renewable Energy; Clean Electricity; Report
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Authorizes independent generators of renewable energy to wheel the renewable electricity they produce to users of renewable energy under policies and procedures established by the Public Utilities Commission, should the Public Utilities Commission determine through an investigatory docket that retail wheeling is in the public interest. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/4/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, LEE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, Inouye |
EEP, CPC |
HB2098 |
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SB3195 SD2 HD1
Renewable Energy; Renewable Energy Producer; Public Land Leases; Direct Negotiation
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Expands the definition of "renewable energy producer" that is used to determine the Board of Land and Natural Resources' disposition of public lands by direct negotiation to renewable energy producers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3). |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KIDANI, LEE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB2020 |
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SB3196 SD1
Firearms; Assault Pistols; Assault Weapon Attachments; .50 Caliber Rifles; Magazine Capacity; Prohibition
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Amends the prohibition on certain assault weapons to include .50 caliber rifles and assault weapon attachments. Modernizes the prohibition on assault pistols to include pistols with one or more prohibited feature. Prohibits firearms other than pistols with a detachable magazine with over a twenty round capacity. Prohibits persons from bringing or causing to be brought into the State a .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment. Prohibits the sale or transfer of a .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment in the State, unless the .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment is sold or transferred to an authorized individual. Creates exceptions for the acquisition and possession of prohibited firearms for members of law enforcement and the military. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16 |
WAKAI, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki |
JHA |
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SB3197 SD1
Stadium Authority; Stadium Facility; Convention Center Facility; Billboards; Advertising; Exemption; Naming Rights
RELATING TO ADVERTISING.
Exempts billboards and outdoor advertising devices displayed with authorization of the Stadium Authority within the stadium facility, including outdoor advertising devices for naming the stadium facility under certain conditions. Exempts outdoor advertising devices displayed with authorization of the Hawaii Tourism Authority in or on the Convention Center facility, including outdoor advertising devices for naming the Convention Center facility under certain conditions. Exempts outdoor advertising devices for the stadium facility and the Convention Center facility from regulation by the counties, including outdoor advertising devices for naming the stadium facility and Convention Center facility. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
2/27/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Inouye |
EET, CPN |
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SB3198 SD1
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Department of Defense; Civil Air Patrol; Civilian Auxiliary Aviation Services; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CIVIL AIR PATROL.
Appropriates funds for civilian auxiliary aviation services performed by the civil air patrol. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI |
PSM, WAM |
HB2241 |
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SB3199
CIP; 16th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 16th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to WAM. |
ELEFANTE |
WAM |
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SB3202 SD2 HD1 CD1
Counties; Zoning; Accessory Dwelling Units; Urban District; Subdivision; Consolidation; Resubdivision; Parcels; Residentially Zoned Lots; Impact Fees Assessment; Calculation
RELATING TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
Part I: Requires the counties, no later than 12/31/2026, to adopt or amend an ordinance to allow at least two accessory dwelling units, subject to certain restrictions, on all residentially zoned lots. Prohibits private covenants for residentially zoned lots within an urban district from limiting the number of accessory dwelling units below the amount allowed pursuant to State law or the long-term rental of residential units. Part II: Requires any administrative authority to act on any application for subdivision, consolidation, or resubdivision for certain parcels to be vested in the director of the county agency responsible for land use or another county officer. Part III: Amends the calculation of impact fees for certain developments. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
CHANG |
HSG/WAL/JHA |
HB1630 |
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SB3207 SD2 HD1 CD1
Department of Education; Superintendent; Salary Cap
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Removes the salary cap of the Superintendent of Education. Makes permanent the annual performance evaluation requirements for the Superintendent of Education. Takes effect 6/29/2024. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIDANI, CHANG, FEVELLA, SHIMABUKURO, Richards, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB3209 SD1
UH; College of Education; Expanded Teacher Cohort Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Education for the establishment of seven full-time equivalent (7.0 FTE) positions and additional program costs for the expanded teacher cohort program to fulfill the requirements of Act 141, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Moriwaki |
HRE, WAM |
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SB3211
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Landlord Obligations; Locks
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Requires landlords to change or rekey all locks to a residential property before the tenant's date of initial occupancy for any lease period of six months or longer. Provides a grace period of thirty days after the tenant's date of initial occupancy. |
(S)
2/20/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
CPN |
HB2094 |
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SB3213
DHHL; Transient Accommodations Tax; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Requires one per cent of the transient accommodations tax be allocated to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for the purposes of building affordable housing for individuals on the DHHL waiting list. |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
HWN/HOU, WAM |
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SB3214
CIP; 11th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ELEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 11th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to WAM. |
FUKUNAGA |
WAM |
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SB3217
Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Base Composite Monthly Contributions; Adjustment
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
Requires the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund base composite monthly contribution to be adjusted annually beginning 1/1/2025 by increasing the contribution in effect on 1/1/2024 by 5.2 per cent, and thereafter based on the changes in Medicare part B premiums for the previous plan year. |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
AQUINO |
LGO, FIN |
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SB3218 SD1
Special Number Plates; Malama Puuloa; Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Malama Puuloa. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO |
TCA, WAM |
HB2715 |
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SB3220 SD2 HD2 CD1
PUC; DOT; Motor Carrier Law; Enforcement; Transfer
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS.
Transfers the enforcement of the Motor Carrier Law from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation. Makes conforming amendments. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
AQUINO |
CPC, FIN |
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SB3221
Gift Reporting; Standards of Conduct; State Ethics Commission; Legislators
RELATING TO GIFTS.
Decreases the gift value amount required for legislators, employees, and their spouses and dependent children to file a gifts disclosure statement with the State Ethics Commission. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA |
JDC |
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SB3222
Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act; Meetings; Notice; Address; Repeal
RELATING TO THE HAWAII NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS ACT.
Repeals the requirement that a corporation's list of members entitled to notice of a meeting include the members' addresses. |
(S)
2/20/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
IHARA |
CPN |
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SB3223
Legislative Vacancies; Appointment; Governor; Rank Choice Voting Method
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE VACANCIES.
Allows vacancies in the Senate and House of Representatives to be filled by an appointee without selection by the Governor from a list of three prospective appointees if the appointee was selected by the political party by unanimous vote using the rank choice voting method. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA |
JDC |
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SB3226 SD1 HD1
Administrative Procedure; Business; Permits; Review
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE.
Provides that a maximum time period to grant or deny a business or development-related permit, license, or approval shall only apply if a request for a contested case has not been filed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/16/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 737). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB2656 |
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SB3229 SD1
Insurance Commissioner; Working Group; Risk Transfer Market Mechanisms; Report; Additional Living Expenses Coverage
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Establishes a working group to identify, assess, and recommend certain risk transfer market mechanisms. Establishes requirements for insurers relating to claims for additional living expenses under homeowners insurance policies, including situations where losses are incurred during a state of emergency. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB3230 SD1
Insurance Division; DCCA; UH; Insurance; Ratemaking; Regulations; Physical Risk Model; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Makes an appropriation for the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii, to procure expertise and develop a physical risk model to assess risk in the State for insurance ratemaking and regulatory purposes. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
CPN/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB3234 SD1 HD2
Property Insurance; HHRF; HPIA; Condominiums; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling
RELATING TO THE STABILIZATION OF PROPERTY INSURANCE.
Amends the laws relating to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund and Hawaii Property Insurance Association by: imposing a different transient accommodation tax rate for transient vacation rentals, a property insurance surcharge on conveyance tax, and a temporary property insurance stabilization fee on real property transactions to capitalize the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund; expanding the statutory authorization for the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to issue property insurance for certain condominiums and amending the designated geographic area eligible for coverage to specifically include lava zones 1 and 2; mandating that the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund and Hawaii Property Insurance Association be insurers of last resort; requiring Hawaii Property Insurance Association member insurers and licensed property and casualty insurers to recoup assessment costs paid into the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund through a surcharge on premiums; requiring coverage limits and deductibles and fund capitalization amounts for licensed property and casualty insurers to be established in a plan of operation for the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund, subject to approval by the Insurance Commissioner; and reinstating the special mortgage recording fee to capitalize the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund. Appropriates moneys as a loan to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund to assist it in becoming sufficiently capitalized and other purposes. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates bond revenues as a loan to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund to assist it in becoming sufficiently capitalized and other purposes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 791). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
CPC, FIN |
HB2686 |
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SB3235 SD1
Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Solar Hui Program; Solar Hui Investment Fund; Loans; Solar Energy Systems; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Establishes the Solar Hui Program to allow multi-family residential property owners to invest into a Solar Hui Investment Fund to provide loans to low- and moderate-income households to install solar energy systems. Establishes the Solar Hui Program Fund Manager position. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EET, WAM |
HB2685 |
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SB3236 HD1 CD1
Land Trust Act; Beneficial Designation
RELATING TO THE LAND TRUST ACT.
Clarifies that if no personal property designation appears in a recorded instrument, the interests of the beneficiaries shall be real property. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO |
JHA, FIN |
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SB3237 SD2 HD2
DOA; Invasive Species; Pests; Taxa; Control and Eradication; Quarantine; Plant Nursery Licensing; Noxious Weeds
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to designate certain species as pests, and periodically update taxa designated as pests, for control or eradication and develop and implement a control or eradication program for each designated pest but, if the Department fails to do so, authorizes the applicable county to develop or implement the program. Establishes a plant nursery licensing program to regulate the sale of nursery stock. Prohibits the import of any material infested or infected with a pest or that is a pest unless imported under an appropriate permit or compliance agreement and amends the Department of Agriculture's authority to impose other limits on imports and transportation. Amends the method by which the Board of Agriculture makes and updates noxious weed designations and clarifies responsibilities for the control or eradication of noxious weeds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/22/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Wakai |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
HB2758 |
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SB3239 SD2 HD1
Office of Wellness and Resilience; Medical Debt Forgiveness; Working Group; Report to Legislature
RELATING TO MEDICAL DEBT.
Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience to establish a Medical Debt Forgiveness Working Group to study the feasibility of developing, implementing, and executing a program for the State to acquire and forgive outstanding medical debt of Hawaii residents. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
LEE |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB3242 SD1 HD1 CD1
DOT; Road Safety; Infrastructure; Speed Limits; Schools
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation or county transportation agency having jurisdiction over roads, highways, or similar infrastructure to evaluate high-risk or dangerous corridors or intersections and plan strategies for mitigation. Provides that an engineering study is not required to be considered if the Department of Transportation or any county decreases maximum speed limits within one mile of a school. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
LEE |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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SB3243 SD1 HD1
Campaign Finance; Foreign Corporations; Foreign Nationals
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Amends the prohibition against foreign nationals and foreign corporations making campaign finance contributions and expenditures. Requires every business entity that contributes or expends funds in a state election to file a statement of certification regarding its limited foreign influence. Requires noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures to obtain a statement of certification from each top contributor required to be listed in an advertisement. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4). |
LEE |
JHA, FIN |
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SB3247 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Department of Taxation; Income Tax Credit; Interisland Shipping; Agricultural Products and Inputs
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Creates an income tax credit for transportation costs incurred by certain taxpayers who ship agricultural products and inputs between counties. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
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SB3258 SD1
DLNR; BLNR; Dam and Reservoir Safety; Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program
RELATING TO DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY.
Establishes additional requirements for the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, MCKELVEY |
WTL/CPN, WAM |
HB2279 |
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SB3259 SD1
Tort Liability; Lifeguards
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Permanently reinstates the liability protections previously afforded to county lifeguards providing services at state beach parks or in the ocean. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
RICHARDS |
PSM, JDC |
HB2266 |
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SB3260 SD1
DOA; Produce Contracts; Local Produce; Benchmarks
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires that, by 1/1/2112, one hundred percent of the food purchased by certain state departments consist of fresh local agricultural products and local value-added, processed, agricultural, or food products. Requires the Department of Agriculture to consider substitutes and new technology that would assist certain state departments to meet the benchmarks on purchasing fresh local agricultural products and local value-added, processed, agricultural, or food products. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS |
GVO/AEN, WAM |
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SB3261
Department of Agriculture; Transportation Costs; Reimbursements; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a Local Agriculture Transportation Cost Reimbursement Program to reimburse eligible ranchers and farmers a portion of their costs to transport livestock, livestock products, agricultural commodities, and certain supplies under certain circumstances. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB3265 SD2 HD1
DBEDT; Hawaii Film Advisory Council; Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Position; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO FILM INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Hawaii Film Advisory Council. Amends the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to: (1) Clarify and amend the requirement for an independent third-party certification; (2) Expand the definition of "qualified production" to include streaming platforms; and (3) Expand the definition of "qualified production costs" to include certain costs associated with products created by Hawaii businesses for use in a production and contracting and licensing of Hawaii-originated music for on-camera use or post-production. Establishes and appropriates funds for a film industry development liaison within the Creative Industries Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, LEE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
ECD, FIN |
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SB3266 SD1
DOT; DLNR; Wildfires; Prevention and Mitigation; Vegetation Management; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation and Department of Land and Natural Resources for vegetation management projects to reduce the risks of wildfires across the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, LEE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
TCA, WAM |
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SB3270
Richard Buffalo Keaulana Day
RELATING TO RICHARD "BUFFALO" KEAULANA DAY.
Designates September 2nd of each year as "Richard "Buffalo" Keaulana Day". |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to TCA. |
FEVELLA |
TCA |
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SB3272
Insurance; Cancellation; Nonrenewal; Notice; Certified Mail
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires insurance providers to give written notice of policy cancellations or nonrenewal through certified mail. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to CPN. |
RHOADS |
CPN |
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SB3274 SD1
Civil Asset Forfeiture; Property Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the Criminal Forfeiture Fund. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Amends the deadline for the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on the use of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Limits the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. Establishes records requirements. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO |
JDC, WAM |
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SB3279 SD1 HD2 CD1
OWR; State of Well-Being Project; Tier 1 and Tier 2 Mental Health Support Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes within the Office of Wellness and Resilience the State of Well-Being Project to assess and enhance Tier 1 and Tier 2 mental health support services for all key stakeholder communities across the State. Makes appropriations to implement the State of Well-Being Project including for the establishment of six full-time equivalent mental health specialist positions within the Office of Wellness and Resilience. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Moriwaki |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
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SB3280
Income Tax; Income Tax Brackets; Personal Exemption; Standard Deduction; Cost-of-Living Adjustment; Earned Income Tax Credit; Amount
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the amounts for the income tax brackets and personal exemption and standard deduction amounts for tax year 2024. Adjusts annually for tax years beginning after 12/31/2024, the income tax brackets and personal exemption, and standard deduction amounts by a cost-of-living adjustment factor. Amends the taxable income brackets and income tax rates for each filing status for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Defines "cost-of-living adjustment factor". |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO |
WAM |
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SB3281 SD2 HD1
State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History; State of Hawaii Museum of Monarchy History; Report; Standards and Conditions for Receipt of Funds; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Requires that the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History and the State of Hawaii Museum of Monarchy History boards of directors each include two ex officio, nonvoting members, to be selected by the comptroller. Requires the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Establishes standards and conditions that the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History must meet to receive state funds. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Kahaloa voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Holt voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
DELA CRUZ, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
CAI, JHA, FIN |
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SB3282 SD2
DBEDT; HSEO; Energy Division; Chief Energy Administrator; Repeal; Transfer; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Renames the Hawaii State Energy Office as the Energy Division and makes it a division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Renames the Chief Energy Officer as the Chief Energy Administrator. Clarifies the duties of the Energy Division. Transfers functions. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Makes an appropriation. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
DELA CRUZ, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, WAKAI |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB3285 SD1 HD1
PUC; Gas Utility; Electric Utility; Sale; Approval; Non-investor-owned Utilities; Alternative Bids; Public Utility Receiver
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Prohibits the Public Utilities Commission from approving the sale of a gas utility, or electric utility, in whole or in part, to a private entity, unless the utility being offered for sale demonstrates that it solicited competitive offers from an entity operating under a non-investor-owned utilities ownership model, and notes whether or not non-investor-owned entities submitted acceptable bids, in any application to the PUC requesting authorization for a sale of the utility. Authorizes the PUC to establish a procedure for consideration of alternative bids if there is a sale of a gas or electric utility. Specifies that the appointment of a receiver for a distressed utility applies to all public utilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
HASHIMOTO |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
HB2615 |
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SB3287 SD2
Towing Companies; Fees
RELATING TO TOWING COMPANIES.
Changes the fees that a towing company may charge to tow vehicles left unattended on private and public property. Allows a towing company or parking management company to charge a fee for the placement or removal of vehicle immobilization devices. Requires that a towing company that charges fees to tow vehicles left unattended on private and public property, or a towing company or parking management company that charges fees for the placement or removal of vehicle immobilization devices, to accept payment by the vehicle owner for charges by cash, credit card, and debit card and shall not direct an individual to use an on-site automated teller machine in lieu of accepting payment by credit card and debit card. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
FEVELLA |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
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SB3289 SD1 HD1
Estate Tax; Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax; Marital Deduction; Transferred Property; Taxable Amount; Immediate Family Members
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the definition of Hawaii taxable estate to provide that the marital deduction under section 2056 of the Internal Revenue Code shall apply to the passage of any interest in property to any immediate family member. Amends the state generation-skipping transfer tax law to provide that a transfer to any immediate family member shall not be considered a distribution to a skip person, as defined in section 2613 of the Internal Revenue Code. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/9/2024- Recommitted to FIN with none voting no and none excused. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB2652 |
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SB3290 SD2 HD1 CD1
DCAB; DOH; ASL; Working Group; Interpreters; Interpretation Services; Report
RELATING TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE.
Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to convene a working group to study the state of American Sign Language interpretation services in Hawaii. Requires a report to the Legislature, with the assistance of the Department of Health. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, RHOADS |
HLT/HUS, FIN |
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SB3295
Negligent Homicide in the First Degree; Driving Under the Influence; Victim Restitution; Child Support
RELATED TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
Requires defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner while under the influence of drugs or alcohol to make restitution in the form of financial support to each surviving child of the victim. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to JDC. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB3296 SD1
DHRD; Remote Work Study; Program; Action Plan; Position; Establishment; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REMOTE WORK.
Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to: (1) conduct a remote work study; (2) review any recent remote work studies done by the counties; (3) develop and administer a remote work program; and (4) submit the study to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
HB2507 |
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SB3297 SD1
DHRD; Executive Branch; Workforce; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Human Resources Development to submit an annual report on vacancies, recruitment efforts, and retention policies in the State's Executive Branch. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani, Wakai |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
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SB3299 SD1
Collective Bargaining; Public Employers, Scope of Negotiations; Hawaii Employer-Union Health Trust Fund; Benefits; Resolution of Disputes; Impasses
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Allows the public employer and exclusive representative to negotiate benefits of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. Allows the exclusive representative to fully utilize dispute resolution and impasse provisions under state law when negotiating the benefits and contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Trust Fund. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO |
LBT, WAM |
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SB3300 SD1
Coastal Zone Management; Special Management Areas; Sea Level Rise Exposure Areas; Development Guidelines
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.
Requires county planning commissions, county councils, and designated authorities on coastal zone management to seek to minimize, where reasonable, any risk to development from sea level rise and other coastal hazards. Takes effect 07/01/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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SB3302 SD1
Agriculture; Farmers; Ranchers; Fishers; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024, creates a nonrefundable income tax credit for qualified expenses of eligible farmers, ranchers, and fishers. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
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SB3303 SD2
Macadamia Nuts; Labeling Requirements; Country of Origin; Private Right of Action
RELATING TO LABELING OF MACADAMIA NUTS.
Clarifies labeling requirements for macadamia nuts. Requires country of origin to be included on the label of a consumer package of processed macadamia nuts. Allows a private right of action for violations. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to AGR, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 16 |
GABBARD |
AGR, CPC, JHA |
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SB3305 HD2 CD1
Public Charter Schools; Prekindergarten Programs; Statutory Exceptions
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires all public charter schools that exclusively offer prekindergarten programs to adhere to the public charter school law, with certain exceptions. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIDANI, AQUINO, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, Kim, McKelvey, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
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SB3306
State and County Contractors; Election Campaigns
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Prohibits state and county contractors from participating in election campaign activities including canvassing, sign holding, and other volunteer support for a candidate or noncandidate committee. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA |
JDC |
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SB3307 SD1
OIP; Public Agency Meetings; Sunshine Law; Representatives of the News Media; Exemption
RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
Authorizes representatives of the news media to be allowed to attend executive meetings held by a board under section 92-4, HRS. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
IHARA |
GVO, JDC |
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SB3308
State Seal; Modern Hawaiian Orthography
RELATING TO THE STATE SEAL.
Requires the use of modern Hawaiian orthography, including the kahako and ?okina, on the state seal. Provides that valid representations of the seal created before this Act shall remain valid. |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
HWN, WAM |
HB2772 |
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SB3310
CIP 3rd Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 3rd senatorial district. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB3312 SD1 HD2 CD1
Official State Gesture; Shaka; SFCA; Work of Art
RELATING TO STATE GESTURE.
Adopts, establishes, and designates the shaka as the official gesture of the State. Authorizes the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to develop a public work of art related to the shaka and its history to be displayed in a prominent location in the State. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kim |
CAI, JHA |
HB2736 |
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SB3315
DOA; Pesticides; Buffer Zones; Restricted Use Pesticides; Consistent Unit of Measurement
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides used. Establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools and state and county public parks. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, GABBARD |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
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SB3316 SD1
DOA; Pesticides; Restricted Use; Geospatial Data; Reports; Online Reporting Tool
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires quarterly rather than annual reporting of all use of restricted use pesticides. Amends the contents of reports to include specific geospatial data and information and increased detail on the amount of restricted use pesticides used. Requires the Department of Agriculture to develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticides. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 16 |
RHOADS |
AGR, CPC |
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SB3317 SD1
Collective Bargaining; Graduate Assistants; University of Hawaii; Community College System
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate assistants employed by the University of Hawaii and community college system. Takes effect 7/1/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
LBT/HRE, WAM |
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SB3320
Food Security; Right to Garden; Condominiums; Planned Community Associations; Homeowners' Associations; Residential Properties
RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO GARDEN.
Prohibits any articles of incorporation, declaration, bylaws, administrative rules, house rules, or association documents of a condominium property regime, planned community association, or homeowners' association from prohibiting or restricting the cultivation of vegetable gardens within any of its units. |
(S)
2/20/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Richards |
CPN |
HB2190 |
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SB3326 SD1
DLNR; Electric Utility Companies; Wildfire Mitigation; Fines; Hazardous Vegetation; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT NEAR UTILITY LINES.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create and annually update a wildfire hazard map. Requires private and public property owners to trim grasses within certain proximities of public rights of way and utility lines. Authorizes electric utility companies to enter private or public property to trim or remove hazardous vegetation. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
INOUYE |
WTL/CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB2766 |
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SB3327 SD1 HD1
CWRM; BLNR; Public Trust Purpose; Responsibilities; Commission Membership; Executive Director; Independent Legal Counsel; Emergency Order; Water Emergencies; Water Shortage Declarations; Fines ($)
RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Defines the public trust purposes of the commission on water resource management and requires the commission, in acting upon water use permit applications, to prioritize applications for public trust purposes. Allows the commission to retain independent legal counsel. Repeals the position of deputy to the chairperson of the commission and establishes the position of executive director of the commission. Amends the composition of the commission and administratively attaches it to DLNR. Authorizes entities to challenge an emergency order of the commission under certain conditions. Establishes fines for certain water use offenses. Amends the commission's authority to declare water emergencies and issue orders to address them and declare water shortages and related notice requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
INOUYE |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB3328 SD1 HD1
DOE; SFA; School Facilities; Real Estate Development; School Operations; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Clarifies the Department of Education's authority to oversee public education facilities and real estate development. Establishes the Office of Facilities and Real Estate Development and the Office of School Operations and Services. Repeals the School Facilities Authority. Makes conforming amendments. Appropriates funds. Repeals the Office of Facilities and Real Estate Development and Office of School Operations and Services on 7/1/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LGO with Representative(s) Amato, Belatti, Hussey-Burdick, Kapela, Matayoshi voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Perruso voting no (1) and Representative(s) Alcos excused (1). |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIM, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDN, LGO, WAL, FIN |
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SB3329 SD1 HD1
Little Fire Ants; Mandatory Seller Disclosure; Real Property Transactions
RELATING TO LITTLE FIRE ANTS.
Requires the disclosure of any little fire ant infestation as part of any sale of residential real property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/28/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KIM, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Inouye, Kidani, Wakai |
AGR, CPC |
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SB3332 SD2 HD1
Failure to Pay Rent; Wildfires; Emergency Proclamations; Summary Possession ($)
RELATING TO EVICTION MEDIATION.
Delays filing an action for summary possession for certain tenancies affected by the eviction moratorium contained in certain emergency proclamations issued by the Governor. Effective 7/1/2040. (HD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Kidani |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
HB2642 |
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SB3335 SD2 HD2
DCCA; DOH; DOA; Department of Taxation; Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Authority; Cannabis and Hemp Control Board; Cannabis and Hemp Control Implementation Advisory Committee; Adult-Use Cannabis; Medical Cannabis; Hemp; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Authority and Cannabis and Hemp Control Board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Beginning 1/1/2026, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis. Establishes taxes on the retail sale of adult-use cannabis and the sale of medical cannabis. Adds new traffic offenses and clarifies existing traffic offenses relating to the consumption or possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate. Makes conforming amendments related to the legalization of personal adult use of cannabis. Establishes the Cannabis and Hemp Control Implementation Advisory Committee. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets of the Department of Agriculture relating to cannabis to the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Authority. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/22/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Belatti, M. Mizuno, Sayama voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Aiu, Alcos, Chun, Garcia, Garrett, Hashem, Ichiyama, Kila, Kitagawa, Kobayashi, Kong, La Chica, Lamosao, Matayoshi, Matsumoto, Nishimoto, Onishi, Pierick, Souza, Takayama, Takenouchi, Ward, Woodson voting no (23) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
KEOHOKALOLE, AWA, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani, Kim |
JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN |
HB2600 |
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SB3336 SD1
OHA; Public Land Trust Information System; Public Land Trust Working Group; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND.
Appropriates funds to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the retention of third party professionals with the necessary financial, accounting, and land inventory expertise to evaluate and address the completeness and accuracy of the public land trust information system, so that the Public Land Trust Working Group can complete its objectives pursuant to Act 226, Session Laws of 2022. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Ihara, Kidani |
HWN, WAM |
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SB3338 SD1
Red Hill WAI; Policy Lead and Coordination; Red Hill Remediation Special Fund; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WATER.
Establishes a WAI policy coordinator and other positions within the Department of Land and Natural Resources for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIM, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Awa, Elefante, Inouye, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC |
HB2690 |
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SB3340 SD1
UH; CTAHR; Beef Cattle Interisland Ocean Transportation Study; Livestock; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LIVESTOCK.
Requires the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, in consultation with livestock industry stakeholders, to conduct a study to assess the effects of heat stress on beef cattle during interisland ocean transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Inouye, Kidani, Lee, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
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SB3344 SD2 HD2
DCCA; Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund; Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund Corporation; Public Utilities Commission; Catastrophic Wildfire; Working Group; Report; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO WILDFIRES.
Establishes the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund and Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund Corporation to provide compensation for property damage resulting from catastrophic wildfires in the State. Requires the Corporation's board to report to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/25/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 816). |
RICHARDS, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WAL/CPC, FIN |
HB2700 |
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SB3345 SD1
Estate Tax; DOTAX; Exclusion Amount; Deduction; Family Businesses
RELATING TO THE ESTATE TAX.
Conforms Hawaii estate tax laws to the operative provisions of the Internal Revenue Code to decrease the burden on taxpayers and increase efficiencies in the Department of Taxation's monitoring and auditing of estate tax returns. Establishes an estate tax deduction for the value of closely held business interests that will help ensure that locally-owned family businesses can continue to contribute to the Hawaii economy and assist families to retain the ownership interest in their family businesses. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB2653 |
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SB3348 SD1
Transportation; Director of Finance; Vehicle Registration
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes the director of finance to develop means to identify additional data about vehicle registration. Requires data collected to be included in the registration database. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE |
TCA, WAM |
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SB3349 SD1
AG; Office of Gun Violence Prevention; Repeal; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION.
Establishes the Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the Department of the Attorney General for administrative purposes only. Repeals the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
LEE |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB3350 SD1 HD1
Public Officials; Judicial Appointees; Ethics; Salaries; Disclosures
RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVICE.
Requires appointees for judicial vacancies to file certain disclosures with the State Ethics Commission, under certain conditions. Requires the Commission on Salaries to consider the deterrence of bribery and corruption when making its salary recommendations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3). |
LEE |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
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SB3351 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Due Process; Equal Protection; Discrimination (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 1, SECTION 5 OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION RELATING TO DUE PROCESS AND EQUAL PROTECTION.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit discrimination against a person because of ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, and pregnancy outcomes. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE |
JDC, WAM |
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SB3352
CIP; 22nd Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 22nd senatorial district. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO |
WAM |
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SB3353
Elections; Residency; Rebuttable Presumption; Prolonged Absence
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Establishes a rebuttable presumption that a person established a new residence in a place if that person has been absent for a prolonged period of time during which the person has only been in one place. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to JDC. |
MORIWAKI |
JDC |
HB2560 |
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SB3356
CIP; 19th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINETEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 19th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to WAM. |
AQUINO |
WAM |
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SB3357 SD1
DAGS; Renewable Energy; State Facilities; First Responder Facilities; Solar Energy; Reports
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to prepare reports assessing the feasibility of installing distributed energy resource systems at state facilities. Requires state facilities to implement and install the distributed energy resource systems detailed in the reports no later than five years from the issue date of the reports. Assigns priority for the required energy efficiency measures to first responder facilities. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
GVO/EET, WAM |
HB2738 |
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SB3359
CIP; 7th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 7th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to WAM. |
DECOITE |
WAM |
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SB3360 SD1 HD1
Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit; Locally Sourced, Firm Renewable Energy; Renewable Feedstock; Credit Period
RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
Amends the Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit by establishing an additional credit for renewable fuels, including sustainable aviation fuels, produced from renewable feedstock locally grown or recycled in the State; amending the amount of the credit that is claimable per taxpayer; amending the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions level of a renewable fuel to be eligible for the tax credit; and making taxpayers who previously claimed the credit eligible for the credit during a certain credit period. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
DECOITE |
EEP, FIN |
HB2767 |
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SB3361 HD1
Renewable Fuel; Cover Crop Reimbursement Pilot Program; Oilseed Cover Crops
RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
Includes oilseed cover crops in the Cover Crop Reimbursement Pilot Program established by Act 312, SLH 2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4). |
DECOITE |
AGR, FIN |
HB2768 |
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SB3362 SD1
Permanent Staff Positions of the Legislature; Interim Assignment; Temporary Transfer; Executive and Judicial Branch Agencies
RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVICE.
Authorizes the temporary assignment of permanent legislative staff during the interim to executive or judicial branch agencies. Establishes that while on temporary assignment, the temporarily assigned employee is still considered an employee of the Legislature and exempt from civil service. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
DELA CRUZ, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS |
LMG, FIN |
HB2714 |
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SB3363 SD2 HD1
DHHL; Hawaiian Home Lands Preservation Act; Waiting List; Successors
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Provides that a living beneficiary's place on the Department of Hawaiian Home Land's waiting list for any residential, agricultural or pastoral tract may be designated for transfer to a successor if the living beneficiary dies before receiving an offer for a tract; provided that the successor shall be native Hawaiian, as that term is defined in the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. Effective 4/14/2112. (HD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Kapela voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Souza voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS |
JHA, FIN |
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SB3364 SD2 HD2 CD1
HTA; Destination Management; Regenerative Tourism; Strategic Tourism Management Plan; Administrative Supervision of Boards and Commission
RELATING TO DESTINATION MANAGEMENT.
Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority to develop destination management action plans for each county and to perform specific actions in each plan. Expands the powers and duties of the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Repeals the exemption of the Hawaii Tourism Authority from administrative supervision of boards and commissions. Requires the strategic tourism management plan to include statewide destination management and regenerative tourism efforts and programs. Renames the tourism marketing plan as the strategic tourism management plan. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, WAKAI |
TOU, JHA, FIN |
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SB3365 SD2 HD1 CD1
DOA; Plant Care Components; Filter Socks; Fumigation; Heat Treatment; Restrictions; Fees
RELATING TO PLANT CARE COMPONENTS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to certify treatments performed on wood chips, compost, and filter socks. Places certain restrictions on the distribution or transportation of plant care components without prior treatment certification from the Department. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
DELA CRUZ |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
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SB3370 SD1
DHRD; Internship Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Human Resources Development to establish permanent full-time equivalent Human Resources Specialist V Positions and to fund the operating, equipment, supplies, promotional materials, marketing, advertising, training, and travel costs to implement and manage the Intern Glide Path Program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
LBT, WAM |
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SB3371 SD2
DHRD; Teleworking; Telework Monitoring System; Pilot; Report; Positions; Training; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO TELEWORKING.
Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Human Resources Development to submit an annual report to the Legislature on the telework policies of the Executive Branch. Establishes requirements for a pilot telework monitoring system to assess the productivity of telework employees. Appropriates funds to develop, implement, and administer the pilot telework monitoring system and to establish positions. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
MORIWAKI |
LGO, FIN |
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SB3375 SD1
UH; CTAHR; DLNR; Central Oahu Wildfire Plan; Wildfire Prevention Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WILDFIRE PREVENTION.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to establish a Central Oahu Wildfire Protection Plan, in consultation with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, community stakeholders, and nonprofit organizations that specialize in wildfire preparedness and mitigation programming. Requires matching funds from United States Department of Agriculture Forestry Service Wildfire Defense grants. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
FUKUNAGA, INOUYE, Elefante, Ihara, Kim |
HRE/PSM/WTL, WAM |
HB2729 |
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SB3378
CIP; 6th Senatorial District; DOT; DOE; DLNR; DOH; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 6th senatorial district, including extension of the Lahaina bypass road by the Department of Transportation; projects for Department of Education schools; projects for Department of Land and Natural Resources boating facilities; and R-1 water projects for the Clean Water Branch of the Department of Health. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
WAM |
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SB3380
Insurance; Motor Vehicles; Child Passenger Restraints; Replacement
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires each motor vehicle insurance policy to cover the replacement cost of a child passenger restraint system damaged during a collision for which liability coverage under the policy is applicable. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to CPN. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Inouye, San Buenaventura |
CPN |
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SB3381 SD2
HCDA; Lahaina; Lele Community District; Board; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO LAHAINA.
Establishes the Lele Community District and Board to facilitate rebuilding in Lahaina. Establishes the Lele Community Special Fund. Makes appropriations. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to WAL/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
MCKELVEY, DELA CRUZ |
WAL/JHA, FIN |
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SB3382 SD1
Wildfire Relief Investment Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an income tax credit to encourage investment in businesses affected by the 2023 Lahaina wildfire, and in redevelopment resiliency projects occurring within the Lahaina district. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
EET, WAM |
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SB3383 SD1 HD1
Executive Office on Aging; Statewide Needs Assessment; Long-term Care Needs; Workforce Development; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE.
Requires the Executive Office on Aging to contract for a statewide needs assessment of the needs of the long-term care workforce for providers of home- and community-based services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3). |
MORIWAKI |
HUS, FIN |
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SB3384
Jury Duty; Juror Pay; Increase
RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
Increases the amount each juror or prospective juror is paid for each actual day of attendance at court. |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
FUKUNAGA, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Gabbard, Ihara, Richards, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
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