THE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2021
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Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair |
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Senator Stanley Chang, Vice Chair |
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Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair |
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Senator Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING
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DATE: |
Thursday, March 4, 2021 |
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TIME: |
9:30AM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 211 & Videoconference |
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TIMESLOT: |
WAM |
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A G E N D A
The following measure(s) were previously heard in their respective subject matter committees:
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RELATING TO MARRIAGE LICENSE FEES. Amends the marriage license statute to support the Hawaii Birth Defects Program, modernization of the vital statistics system, and operating costs of marriage license agents. (SD1)
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HTH, CPN/WAM |
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RELATING TO THE TRANSITION OF THE OAHU REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FROM THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION INTO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. Commences the transfer of the Oahu regional health care system in its entirety from the Hawaii health systems corporation to the department of health, beginning with the transfer of the Oahu regional health care system's budget into the department of health. Enables the Oahu regional health care system, department of health, Hawaii health systems corporation, and other state agencies to manage and implement the processes required to effectuate the completion of such transition. Provides certain protections and exemptions for the Oahu regional health care system and the inpatient services division of the department of health. Prohibits the substantial reduction or elimination of direct patient care at any Oahu regional health care system facility unless certain conditions are met. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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HTH, CPN/WAM |
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RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL INDUSTRY. Repeals vehicle license recovery fees. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)
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TRS, CPN/WAM |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Requires lessors of rental motor vehicles to include an option for the lessee in the motor vehicle rental agreement to contribute a sum to DLNR for the preservation and protection of the environment. Takes effect 1/1/2023. (SD1)
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TRS, CPN/WAM |
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RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES. Adds a requirement for certain commercial driver's license applicants to complete an entry-level driver training course before taking a skills test for licensure. Exempts applicants who hold a valid commercial learner's permit or commercial driver's license obtained prior to February 7, 2022. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)
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TRS, CPN/WAM |
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RELATING TO COMMERCIAL SHARK TOURS. Prohibits commercial shark tour operations from operating without a permit. Requires the department of land and natural resources to adopt rules to regulate commercial shark tours. Effective 1/1/2022. (SD1)
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WTL, CPN/WAM |
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RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. Prohibits, after December 31, 2035, any new extension, improvements, overhauling, or refurbishing of any fossil fuel electricity generation or fossil-fuel powered electricity use for grid-tied battery energy storage, except for routine maintenance or minor repairs up to $2,500,000 per existing facility in order to maintain reliability. Prohibits after December 31, 2045, the use of fossil fuels for electricity generation or grid-tied battery energy storage. (SD1)
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EET, CPN/WAM |
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_____________________________________ Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz Chair |
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_____________________________________ Senator Rosalyn H. Baker Chair |