THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
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Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair |
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Senator Clarence K. Nishihara, Vice Chair |
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Senator Jill N. Tokuda, Chair |
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Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING
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Thursday, March 30, 2017 |
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9:30 a.m. |
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Conference Room 211 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
The following measure(s) were previously heard by the committee(s) on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs; Human Services; Agriculture and Environment; Economic Development, Tourism, and Technology; Government Operations; Education; Higher Education; and Transportation and Energy.
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RELATING TO MOBILE CLINICS. Appropriates funds to purchase, staff, and operate two mobile clinics to serve the homeless population. Takes effect on 7/1/2075. (SD1)
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HMS, CPH/WAM |
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RELATING TO WASTEWATER. Prohibits the installation or use of household aerobic units that discharge directly to groundwater unless approved by the Director of Health. (SD1)
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AEN, CPH/WAM |
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RELATING TO THE HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. Appropriates funds for the Healthy Aging Partnership Program to further the program's important role in improving the health and well-being of Hawaii's kupuna. (HB615 HD1)
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HMS, CPH/WAM |
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RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE. Establishes a collocation permitting, application, review and approval process for telecommunications companies proposing to install broadband infrastructure on state- or county-owned structures, utility poles, light standards, or buildings. Establishes the siting process. Takes effect on 5/22/2050. (SD1)
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PSM/ETT, CPH/WAM |
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RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODES. Amends the time frame for the review, update, and adoption of the Uniform Plumbing Code as it relates to the Hawaii State Building Codes. Appropriates funds for the State Building Code Council. (SD1)
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PSM/GVO, CPH/WAM |
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RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SERVICES. Formally establishes the Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn Program within the Department of Education. Establishes a dedicated special fund and positions within the Departments of Education, Health, and Human Services to support the program. Makes appropriations. Effective 7/1/2090. (SD1)
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EDU, CPH/WAM |
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RELATING TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. Requires all child care providers subject to regulation by the Department of Human Services to obtain and maintain liability insurance as a condition of licensure, temporary permission, or registration and disclose insurance-related information to certain parents or guardians. Effective upon approval but stipulates enforcement shall not occur until January 1, 2019. (SD1)
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HMS, CPH/WAM |
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RELATING TO ENERGY MODERNIZATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM. Requires UH to develop a microgrid plan for one demonstration project at any property owned, leased, or controlled by UH. Authorizes UH to select the location for the project. Requires UH to report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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HRE/TRE, CPH/WAM |
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RELATING TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AUTHORIZATION. Creates a framework for authorizing post-secondary degree-granting educational institutions that have applied for accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. (HB1079 HD2)
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HRE, CPH/WAM |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII HURRICANE RELIEF FUND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS REDUCTION PLAN. Clarifies that the comprehensive loss reduction plan of the HHRF shall include implementing building code requirements for hurricane standards in accordance with state building code and design standards. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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PSM, CPH/WAM |
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Allows transient accommodations brokers to register as a tax collection agent on behalf of all of its operators and plan managers. Requires registered transient accommodations broker tax collection agent's operators and plan managers to obtain a GET license and TAT registration. Requires registered transient accommodations broker tax collection agents to file periodic and annual GET and TAT returns. Requires that each periodic return be accompanied by an electronic cover sheet containing required information. Requires all registered transient accommodations broker tax collection agents to inquire and ensure that the transient accommodation is in compliance with all pertinent state and county land use laws and remove advertisements for transient accommodations for which operators and plan managers failed to comply with land use or tax requirements. Requires the operator or plan manager to provide verification of and a statement confirming compliance with state and county land use laws in the form of a written certification, verification, or permit issued by the appropriate county agency. Allocates a per cent of GET and TAT taxes to the counties contingent upon establishment of a process to provide verification of compliance by an operator or plan manager with county land use laws. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017. Effective date 5/22/2050. (SD1)
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ETT/PSM, CPH/WAM |
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Decision making meeting only, no oral testimony will be accepted.
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FOR AMENDED NOTICES: Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are underscored. If a measure is both underscored and stricken through, that measure has been deleted from the agenda.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT (808)586-6070.
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_____________________________________ Senator Jill N. Tokuda Chair |
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_____________________________________ Senator Rosalyn H. Baker Chair |
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