HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
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Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi, Chair |
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Rep. Andrew Takuya Garrett, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Jeanne Kapela |
Rep. Adrian K. Tam |
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Rep. Rose Martinez |
Rep. David Alcos III |
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Rep. Jackson D. Sayama |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 |
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10:00 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 309 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
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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)
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LGO, JHA |
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RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. Requires governmental bodies of the executive branch of the State to develop an online project management platform by a certain date. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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LGO, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Reduces from ten years to five years, 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. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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LGO, FIN |
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Extends the period in which a county may adopt a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions. Authorizes the use of the surcharge revenues for affordable and workforce housing infrastructure. Allows the counties to use surcharge revenues for housing infrastructure, including roadways, water, and sewer. (SD1)
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LGO, FIN |
The following measure(s) were previously heard on March 14, 2024. No public testimony will be accepted.
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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 an infant on set who is under the age one. Requires a studio teacher to accompany, teach, and attend to the well-being of minors who have attained the age of five years and are required to but have been excused from attending school. Defines "nurse" and "studio teacher". Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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LGO, FIN |
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RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT CREATION. Requires the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to adopt rules establishing criteria for the creation of new bargaining units. Requires any employee, employer, or exclusive representative proposing a new bargaining unit to submit an application to the Board. Allows any employee, 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 for the Legislature to consider and enact to create the new bargaining unit, accompanied by a decision and order issued by the Board. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD2)
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LGO, FIN |
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________________________________________ Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi Chair |