COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Tuesday, March 22, 2005

Conference Room 308; State Capitol

2:00 p.m. AGENDA:

SB 789

(SSCR960)

MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES.

Provides the DHS with emergency funds to reimburse DOH developmental disabilities or mental retardation medicaid waiver providers for FY 2004-2005 claims.

FIN

SB 778

SD1

(SSCR779)

MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, AND FOR SCHOOL-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Authorizes an emergency appropriation ($11,672,564) to pay for increases in costs due to an increase in students identified as having autism spectrum disorder and for increased costs for school-based behavioral health services.

FIN

SB 782

SD1

(SSCR805)

MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES.

Makes an emergency appropriation ($981,719) for additional funds from the Early Intervention Special Fund for FY 2004-2005, for the Family Health Services Division for early intervention services for infants and children from birth to three years of age.

FIN

SB 834

SD2

(SSCR914)

RELATING TO CONFORMITY OF THE HAWAII INCOME TAX LAW TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.

Amends Hawaii's income tax law to conform with changes to the Internal Revenue Code for taxable years beginning after 12/31/04.

FIN

SB 460

(SSCR664)

RELATING TO TAX REFUNDS.

Allows taxpayers to appeal a tax refund claim when the Department of Taxation fails to act on the claim within 180 days after the claim was filed.

FIN

SB 842

SD1

(SSCR662)

RELATING TO WITHHOLDING OF TAX ON THE DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY BY NONRESIDENT PERSONS.

Clarifies the applicability of withholding requirements under the Hawaii Real Property Tax Act to nonresident single member limited liability companies that have elected not to be taxed as corporations.

FIN

SB 1685

SD2

(SSCR833)

RELATING TO TAX.

Allows the State to share taxpayer information with counties.

FIN

SB 637

SD2

(SSCR830)

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A NON-EMERGENCY REPORTING SYSTEM, KNOWN AS 3-1-1.

Appropriates funds to the Honolulu police department for the development costs of a 3-1-1 non-emergency reporting system.

FIN

SB 1129

SD2

(SSCR773)

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Reduces reimbursement amount under loss mitigation grant program from 50% to 35% of cost for wind resistive devices. Includes safe rooms as wind resistive devices. Repeals reimbursement for inspections. Appropriates $1,000,000 from the Hawaii hurricane relief fund to the loss mitigation grant fund.

FIN

SB 1210

(SSCR702)

RELATING TO FAMILY CHILD CARE.

Repeals the June 30, 2005, sunset date of the family child care home law.

FIN

SB 1249

(SSCR42)

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Repeals the school-to-work executive council.

FIN

SB 459

SD2

(SSCR801)

RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS.

Adds leasing to definition of "project agreement" regarding authorizing issue of special purpose revenue bonds to assist nonprofit health care facilities. Authorizes $30,000,000 in SPRBs to Hawaii Pacific Health to finance acquisition of information technology equipment.

FIN

SB 575

SD1

(SSCR882)

RELATING TO THE KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION COMMISSION FUND.

Creates a King Kamehameha celebration commission trust fund administered by the Hawaii Community Foundation and King Kamehameha celebration commissioners to fund the King Kamehameha parade and festivities.

FIN

SB 1699

SD1

(SSCR890)

RELATING TO CULTURE AND THE ARTS.

Increases the Hawaii state foundation on culture and the arts' general fund appropriation to demonstrate strong legislative support for the importance of culture and the arts in Hawaii.

FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

3:30 p.m. AGENDA:

SB 943

SD1

(SSCR858)

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds to pay for the arbitrated salary increases for bargaining unit (2). Includes appropriations for state employees assigned to the Hawaii health systems corporation and employees excluded from collective bargaining.

FIN

SB 944

SD1

(SSCR668)

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Provides fund authorization and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for bargaining units (1) and (10) and their excluded counterparts.

FIN

SB 945

SD1

(SSCR669)

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Provides fund authorization and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for bargaining unit (5) and their excluded counterparts.

FIN

SB 1045

SD1

(SSCR859)

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds to pay for the arbitrated salary increases for bargaining unit (3). Includes appropriations for state employees assigned to the executive branch, judiciary, and the Hawaii health systems corporation and employees excluded from collective bargaining.

FIN

SB 1046

SD1

(SSCR860)

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds to pay for the arbitrated salary increases for bargaining unit (6). Includes appropriations for state employees assigned to executive agencies, the judiciary, and the Hawaii health systems corporation and employees excluded from collective bargaining.

FIN

SB 1047

SD1

(SSCR861)

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds to pay for the arbitrated salary increases for bargaining unit (4). Includes appropriations for state employees assigned to executive agencies, judiciary, and the Hawaii health systems corporation and employees excluded from collective bargaining.

FIN

SB 1048

SD1

(SSCR862)

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds to pay for the arbitrated salary increases for bargaining unit (8). Includes appropriations for state employees assigned to executive agencies, judiciary, and the Hawaii health systems corporation and employees excluded from collective bargaining.

FIN

SB 1049

SD1

(SSCR863)

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds to pay for the arbitrated salary increases for bargaining unit (9). Includes appropriations for state employees assigned to executive agencies, judiciary, and the Hawaii health systems corporation and employees excluded from collective bargaining.

FIN

SB 1050

SD1

(SSCR864)

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds to pay for the arbitrated salary increases for bargaining unit (13). Includes appropriations for state employees assigned to the executive agencies, judiciary, and Hawaii health systems corporation and employees excluded from collective bargaining.

FIN

SB 1579

SD1

(SSCR872)

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Provides fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items relating to contributions to the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund for Unit 1 and their excluded counterparts.

FIN

SB 1580

SD1

(SSCR873)

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds to pay for collective bargaining cost items relating to contributions to the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund for Unit (5) and for officers and employees of DOE excluded from collective bargaining.

FIN

SB 1581

SD1

(SSCR874)

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Provides fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items relating to contributions to the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund for Unit (7) and their excluded counterparts.

FIN

SB 1582

SD1

(SSCR875)

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items relating to contributions to the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund for bargaining unit (9), registered professional nurses.

FIN

SB 1583

SD1

(SSCR876)

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Provides fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items relating to contributions to the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund for state employees in unit 10, and excluded employees.

FIN

SB 1584

SD1

(SSCR877)

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds to pay for the collective bargaining cost items relating to contributions to the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund for bargaining unit (11), Firefighters, and its excluded counterpart.

FIN

SB 1585

SD1

(SSCR878)

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds to pay for the collective bargaining cost items relating to contributions to the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund for HGEA bargaining units (2), (3), (4), (6), (8), and (13).

FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

 

COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION

Tuesday, March 22, 2005

2:00 p.m.

Conference Room 309; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 244

SD2

(HSCR1082)

RELATING TO LONG TERM CARE.

Establishes a long-term care resource program initiative at Kapiolani community college. Appropriates funds. (SD2)

HUS/HLT, HED, FIN

SB 1038

SD2

(HSCR1021)

RELATING TO THE HAWAII PROCUREMENT INSTITUTE.

Removes state procurement office's oversight of the procurement institute. Establishes the institute under the UH. Appropriates funds for the institute. (SD2)

EDB, HED, FIN

SB 1065

SD2

(HSCR1062)

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT.

Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to enable its college of tropical agriculture and human resources to conduct crucial research and outreach to develop and promote high-value agricultural products, breeding programs, and related activities. (SD2)

AGR, HED, FIN

SB 1451

SD2, HD1

(HSCR1064)

RELATING TO IMPROVING WATER QUALITY.

Appropriates funds for the Center for Conservation Research and Training at UH to, during phase 1, develop best strategies consistent with comprehensive watershed management to improve the water quality of Lake Wilson and to implement phase 2, a pilot demonstration project of constructed wetland designs. (SB1451 HD1)

WLO, HED, FIN

SB 1461

SD2, HD1

(HSCR1023)

RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.

Appropriates moneys to conduct a pilot project for the Kaiaka Bay, Oahu, watershed assessment and action plan. (SB1461 HD1)

WLO, HED, FIN

SB 1474

SD1, HD1

(HSCR1030)

RELATING TO THE MAUNA KEA SCIENCE RESERVE AUTHORITY.

Requires LRB to conduct a study on the project approval and decisionmaking procedures for the Mauna Kea Science Reserve; requires LRB to conduct a study to determine the feasibility, desirability, and necessity of establishing a new management authority for the Mauna Kea Science Reserve. (SB1474 HD1)

WLO, HED, FIN

SB 1554

SD1, HD1

(HSCR1059)

RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Establishes the environmental workforce program to assist the counties in their fight against invasive species. Makes appropriation. (HD1)

EEP/WLO, HED, FIN

SB 1648

SD1

(SSCR792)

RELATING TO TUITION ASSISTANCE.

Appropriates funds for tuition assistance for members of the Hawaii national guard enrolled in degree programs at the University of Hawaii. (SD1)

HED, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Tuesday, March 22, 2005

2:00 p.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 467

SD2

(SSCR965)

RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.

Requires that the range and quality of programming offered to women in corrections be substantially equivalent to those offered to males. Requires office of youth services to develop and implement gender-responsive community-based programs for adjudicated females. Appropriates funds. (SD2)

JUD, FIN

SB 620

SD1

(HSCR1060)

RELATING TO INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR THE SUPERVISION OF ADULT OFFENDERS.

Lists state compact administrator's responsibilities, including the appointment of deputy compact administrators from DPS and the judiciary; mandates that all members of the council are subject to a 4-year term, except the DPS member; requires certain members of the council be appointed. (SD1)

PSM, JUD, FIN

SB 682

SD2, HD1

(HSCR1075)

RELATING TO TOBACCO.

Requires businesses engaged in the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products at the retail level to obtain a retail tobacco permit from the department of taxation. Provides criminal penalties for the retail sale of cigarettes or other tobacco products without a valid retail tobacco permit, and for the seizure and for forfeiture of cigarettes and other tobacco products sold, possessed, dept, acquired, distributed, or transported without a valid retail tobacco permit. (SB682 SD2 HD1)

HLT, JUD, FIN

SB 1201

SD2, HD1

(HSCR1076)

RELATING TO THE ILLEGAL USE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

Establishes the "Drug Busters" program in the Department of the Attorney General to enforce crystal methamphetamine (ice) laws. Appropriates funds for state agencies and the counties for ice treatment, prevention, rehabilitation, education, environmental damage assessments, and program monitoring initiatives. (HD1)

HLT, JUD, FIN

SB 128

SD1, HD1

(HSCR1061)

RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

Raises the limit of marijuana a qualified patient may possess from 3 to 5 plants and from 1 ounce to 3 ounces of usable marijuana. Establishes a procedure to determine additional debilitating conditions for which medical marijuana may be prescribed. Clarifies procedure to qualify to legally possess and use marijuana. Enables a primary caregiver to administer medical marijuana to not more than three qualified patients at any given time. (HD1)

PSM, JUD, FIN

SB 1420

SD2, HD1

(HSCR1080)

RELATING TO PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION.

Prohibits DHS from restricting payment for or a recipient's access to psychotropic medication, requires DHS to establish presumptive eligibility for psychotropic medication coverage until a decision is made, and exempts licensed providers from preauthorization for prescription psychotropic medication. Establishes a task force to further study the issue of removing the restrictions on licensed medical physicians for prescribing psychotropic drugs to their patients. (SB1420 SD2 HD1)

HLT/HUS, JUD, FIN

SB 791

SD2, HD1

(HSCR1079)

RELATING TO A CONTINUUM OF HEALTH CARE SETTINGS.

Allows the DOH to license special treatment facilities and therapeutic living programs. (SB791 HD1)

HLT/HUS, JUD, FIN

SB 1256

(HSCR1069)

PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X, SECTION 6, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO MODIFY THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR THE BOARD OF REGENTS.

Amends article X, section 6 of the Hawaii Constitution to modify the appointment process for the UH board of regents.

HED, JUD, FIN

SB 1257

SD2, HD1

(HSCR1070)

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Establishes the candidate advisory council to screen and propose candidates for appointment to the board of regents (BOR) of the University of Hawaii. Changes BOR membership by decreasing the number of members from twelve to eleven. Requires a certain number of BOR members to represent specific geographic areas. Establishes two consecutive five-year terms for BOR members. Establishes that at least three months prior to the conclusion of a BOR member's first five-year term, the senate will consider the question of whether to reconfirm the member's position on the board. Clarifies that every BOR member may serve beyond the expiration date of the member's term until the member's successor has been appointed, has qualified, and has been confirmed by the senate. (SB1257 HD1)

HED, JUD, FIN

SB 1547

SD2

(SSCR744)

HD1

PROPOSED

RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT.

Requires counties to adopt ordinances requiring the installation of window guards and locks located at the top of lanai doors in all dwelling units in which a child or chlidren 10 years of age and under reside.

JUD, LMG, FIN

SB 845

SD2

(SSCR991)

RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSING.

Conforms Hawaii law with the requirements of the federal commercial driver licensing statutes. (SD2)

TRN, JUD, FIN

SB 1586

HD1

(HSCR1033)

 

 

 

 

RELATING TO THE HAWAII COUNTY BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY.

Amends Board of Water Supply of the County of Hawaii appointment, membership, and member removal requirements. Allows the vice-chairperson to execute contracts, documents of transfer, and vouchers for money disbursements. Allows the board to acquire property in its name. (SB1586 HD1)

WLO, JUD, FIN

SB 1876

SD2

(SSCR913)

RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.

Requires the DOT to use federal alternative standards that take into account environmental, scenic, aesthetic, historic, and other impacts when repairing or reconstructing a scenic highway in the state highway system. Limits state and utility liability. Establishes advisory commission. Appropriates funds for commission. (SD2)

JUD, FIN

SB 117

HD1

(HSCR1050)

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Allows the housing and community development corporation of Hawaii to establish the affordable housing requirements for undeveloped parcels of land in Puukolii village in west Maui. (SB117 HD1)

HSG, JUD, FIN

SB 951

SD2

(HSCR1032)

RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.

Provides penalties for the intentional setting of fires within forest reserves, public hunting areas, wildlife and plant sanctuaries, and natural area reserves. (SD2)

WLO, JUD

SB 1772

SD1, HD1

(HSCR 1071)

RELATING TO EMPLOYERS.

Requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to annually identify employers of 25 or more recipients of public medical assistance. Requires DHS to submit a report to the legislature.

(SB1772 HD1)

HUS, JUD, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

Decision making only:

SB 440

SD1

(SSCR625)

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.

Prohibits fundraising on state or county property. Limits contributions of out-of-state residents. Restricts certain contributions from banks and corporations. Prohibits candidates from contributing campaign funds to charitable and other organizations. Treats unpaid loans as campaign contributions. (SD1)

JUD, FIN

SB 1816

SD2

(SSCR955)

RELATING TO STUDENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSESSMENT REFERRALS.

Clarifies requirements for student drug abuse assessment referrals. Establishes task force to study process by which students are referred for substance abuse assessment and treatment. Makes appropriation to the department of education for student substance abuse testing. (SD2)

JUD, FIN

SB 708

SD2

(SSCR998)

RELATING TO CHAPTER 846E.

Amends the current registration and public access laws governing sex offenders and offenders against children. (SD2)

JUD, FIN

 

 

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, & OCEAN RESOURCES

Wednesday, March 23, 2005

8:40 a.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 953

SD1

(SSCR660)

RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY DISCLOSURES.

Require sellers of residential property to include in the disclosure statement provided to buyers the existence of agricultural lands within 1,000 lineal feet of the sale property. (SD1)

AGR/WLO, CPC

SB 1015

SD1

(SSCR713)

RELATING TO LAND USE.

Requires instruments of conveyance for reclassified agricultural lands to disclose all remaining agricultural parcels within one thousand feet of the property. (SD1)

AGR/WLO

SB 1268

SD2

(SSCR921)

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Authorizes the agribusiness development corporation to issue revenue bonds to obtain agricultural land in Waialua from the Galbraith Estate. Enables the agribusiness development corporation to contract with banks to provide lease management services. (SD2)

AGR/WLO, FIN

SB 1593

SD2

(SSCR926)

RELATING TO LAND USE.

Allows counties to recommend rural district amendments and form an advisory group to redefine rural districts. Conducts a study to develop policy recommendations to expand and enhance rural districts. Allows one-time reclassification of lands. Appropriates money for the purposes of this Act. (SD2)

AGR/WLO, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

 

COMMITTEE ON HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS AND COMMITTEE ON HOUSING

Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Conference Room 312; State Capitol

9:00 a.m. AGENDA:

HAW/HSG only:

SB 780

(SSCR741)

RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED.

Allows a homestead lessee who is at least 1/4 Hawaiian to designate a brother or sister to succeed to the leasehold interest in the tract.

HAW/HSG

Decision making to follow

 

9:02 a.m. AGENDA:

HAW only:

HCR 41/HR 33

RECOGNIZING NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND OTHER PACIFIC ISLANDERS AS AN UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITY GROUP AND URGING ALL SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND OTHER ACADEMIC PROGRAMS THAT GIVE PREFERENCE OR LIMIT ACCESS TO UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITIES TO RECOGNIZE NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND OTHER PACIFIC ISLANDERS AS A DISTINCT AND UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITY.

HAW, INT

HCR 56/HR 49

REQUESTING THAT THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS RECOGNIZE AN OFFICIAL POLITICAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND THE INDIGENOUS HAWAIIAN PEOPLE.

HAW

HCR 66/HR 55

DECLARING OCTOBER 29, 2005, AS SAMUEL MANAIAKALANI KAMAKAU DAY.

 

Decision making to follow.

 

 

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Wednesday, March 23, 2005

9:00 a.m.

Conference Room 309; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 1362

SD1, HD1

(HSCR1058)

RELATING TO ABANDONED VEHICLES.

Authorizes the counties to tow and dispose of abandoned vehicles on any public highway, public property, or private lands adjacent to or part of a public highway or on private roads pending dedication to the State or county. (HD1)

EEP, TRN, FIN

HCR 74/

HR 58

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INCREASE THE DURATION OF TIME OF YELLOW TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT HAWAII'S INTERSECTIONS.

TRN, JUD

HCR 86

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXPEDITE ITS NEGOTIATIONS WITH HAWAII SUPERFERRY INC., AND REPORT BACK TO THE LEGISLATURE.

TRN

HCR 182

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REVIEW AND EVALUATE THE PRACTICE OF ERECTING ROADSIDE MEMORIALS WITH RESPECT TO THE SAFETY OF BOTH PEDESTRIANS AND MOTORISTS.

TRN, JUD

HCR 225

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION TO UNDERTAKE A TRAFFIC LIGHT STUDY OF THE INTERSECTION OF KALANIANAOLE HIGHWAY AND ULUPII STREET IN KAILUA, OAHU.

TRN

HCR 75

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO RE-EVALUATE ITS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CRUISE SHIP INDUSTRY.

TRN, EEP

HCR 214/

HR 160

URGING THE STATE AND COUNTIES TO RECOGNIZE WALKING AND BICYCLING AS FUNDAMENTAL MEANS OF RECREATION AND TRANSPORTATION IN HAWAII.

TRN

HCR 184/

HR 136

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COOPERATE WITH EMPLOYERS OF THE VILLAGE PARK AND UPPER WAIPAHU COMMUNITIES TO ARRANGE FOR ADEQUATE BUS SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED FOR RESIDENTS DURING THE PEAK COMMUTE HOURS OF THE WORKDAY.

TRN, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

COMMITTEE ON HOUSING

Wednesday, March 23, 2005

9:15 a.m.

Conference Room 329; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 179

SD3

(SSCR764)

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires HCDCH to hold a public hearing in the community, development, or community development plan area in which a proposed housing project is being planned. Increases time for county approval/disapproval of project from 45 to 60 days from submission of plans. (SD3)

HSG, FIN

SB 639

SD2

(HSCR1042)

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Removes HCDCH from managing DOE teacher housing and authorizes DOE to manage DOE teacher housing. (SD2)

EDN, HSG, FIN

SB 797

SD1

(SSCR617)

RELATING TO THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF HAWAII.

Proposes housekeeping amendments to laws governing the operations of the Housing and Community Development Corporation of Hawaii. (SD1)

HSG, FIN

SB 801

SD2

(SSCR769)

RELATING TO LOW-INTEREST LOANS TO DISASTER VICTIMS.

Appropriates funds to the Kikala-Keokea housing revolving fund. Repeals the Kalapana disaster relief program. (SD2)

HSG, FIN

SB 1851

SD2

(SSCR946)

APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR HOMELESS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROJECTS.

Appropriates funds out of emergency and budget reserve fund for homeless and transitional housing projects on Kauai, Hawaii, and Maui, self-help projects in all counties, and state homeless shelter program. (SD2)

HSG, FIN

SB 1852

SD2

(SSCR778)

RELATING TO LOW INCOME HOUSING.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the repair, renovation, and construction of low-income housing. Requires the housing and community development corporation of Hawaii to repair all vacant low-income housing units by December 31, 2008. (SD2)

HSG, FIN

SB 1854

SD1

(SSCR828)

RELATING TO THE STATE RENT SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM.

Raises the amount provided by the state rental assistance program from $160 per month to $ per month. (SD1)

HSG, FIN

SB 1870

SD1

(SSCR686)

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Imposes the general excise tax on owner-builders on the value of the building of their own personal residence. (SD1)

HSG, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, & OCEAN RESOURCES AND COMMITTEE ON HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

Wednesday, March 23, 2005

9:01 a.m.

Conference Room 312; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 904

SD1, HD1

(HSCR1068)

RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Authorizes UH to manage any real property owned, leased, or otherwise under its control, and to adopt rules to control or regulate public activity on this property. (SB904 HD1)

HED, WLO/HAW, FIN

Decision making to follow.