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HB1741 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Conveyance Tax; Distribution
Temporarily reduces the distribution of portions of the Conveyance Tax transferred to the Rental Housing Trust Fund and the Natural Area Reserve Fund. Increases the conveyance tax rate for certain sales. (HB1741 CD1)
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WAM
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(
H
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5/8/2009 --
Act 059, on 5/8/2009, veto override.
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2
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HB1747 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Income Tax Rates
Increases the income tax for high income brackets. Repeals the increases on 12/31/15. Increases the standard deduction and allowable personal exemption amounts. (HB1747 CD1)
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WAM
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(
H
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5/8/2009 --
Act 060, on 5/8/2009, veto override.
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3
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HB1175 HD3 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Cigarette Tax Increase
Increases the per-cigarette tax to 13 cents beginning July 1, 2009, 14 cents beginning July 1, 2010, and 15 cents beginning on July 1, 2011. (HB1175 CD1)
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HTH, WAM
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(
S
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5/7/2009 --
Act 056, 5/7/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 673).
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4
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HB895 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO TAX ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS OTHER THAN CIGARETTES.
Tobacco Products Tax Increase
Increases the tobacco tax on tobacco products other than cigarettes and cigars from 40 percent to 70 percent of the wholesale price beginning on September 30, 2009; increases the tax on cigars to 50 percent beginning September 30, 2009; and defines "little cigars" and taxes them as cigarettes; deposits all additional taxes into the general fund. (HB895 CD1)
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HTH, WAM
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(
H
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5/8/2009 --
Act 058, on 5/8/2009, veto override.
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5
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HB1739 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Taxation; Tax Preparers; Tax Administration; Penalty and Enforcement; Conformity
Deters tax fraud and conforms Hawaii tax law to the Internal Revenue Code for tax preparers and tax return accuracy-related issues, promotes expedited tax appeals, authorizes the Department of Taxation to adopt temporary rules, and clarifies taxpayer rights with respect to tax appeals. (HB1739 CD1)
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WAM
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(
H
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7/1/2009 --
Act 166, on 7/1/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 468).
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6
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HB1422 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO ABANDONED VEHICLES.
Abandoned Vehicles; Private Roads; Counties
Allows counties to remove abandoned motor vehicles from private roads; requires owners of private roads to request removal in writing before vehicle is considered abandoned; requires private road owner to pay for removal and indemnify county for claims arising from removal and disposal. Effective 7/1/2009. Repealed on 1/1/2010. (HB1422 CD1)
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TIA, JGO
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H
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7/16/2009 --
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 193, 7/15/2009, (Gov. Msg. No. 550).
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7
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HB1057 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE STATE OF HAWAII COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
College Savings Program
Supports investment in a child's future by allowing third parties to make contributions directly into a State-established HI529 college savings account for a designated beneficiary. (HB1057 CD1)
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HRE, WAM
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(
S
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6/5/2009 --
Act 091, 6/5/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 708).
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SB875
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8
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HB876 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Condominiums; Aging in Place
Expands limitations on association liability for elderly unit owners or residents aging in place to include disabled persons. (HB876 CD2)
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HMS/CPN, JGO
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S
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6/17/2009 --
Act 128, 6/17/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 745).
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9
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HB632 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO POLICY ADVISORY BOARD ON VETERANS' SERVICES.
Policy Advisory Board on Veterans' Services
Requires the Governor, in making appointments to the Policy Advisory Board on Veterans' Services, appoint at least three women as members. (HB632 CD1)
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PSM
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S
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5/22/2009 --
Act 071, 5/22/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 688).
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10
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HB615 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO HARASSMENT.
Harassment; Electronic Communications
Provides that the offense of harassment includes all forms of electronic communications. (HB615 CD1)
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EDT, JGO
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(
S
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6/5/2009 --
Act 090, 6/5/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 707).
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11
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HB590 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY FACILITIES.
Renewable Energy Facility
Sets a time limit for the filing of the diligence report with the energy resources coordinator; allows the energy resources coordinator to deem a permit approved if no further action or processing is reported by the permitting agency within eighteen months of the completed application. (HB590 CD1)
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ENE/TIA, JGO
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(
H
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7/15/2009 --
Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 507).
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12
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HB1071 HD3 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO MORTGAGE SERVICERS.
Mortgage Servicers; Regulation
Provides for the licensing and regulation of mortgage servicers that service residential mortgage loans secured by real property located in the State of Hawaii. Specifies prohibited practices for mortgage servicers. Effective 7/1/2010. (HB1071 CD1)
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CPN, WAM
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(
H
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6/10/2009 --
Act 106, on 6/10/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 404).
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SB889
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13
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HB1351 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO PRIVATE AGRICULTURAL PARKS.
Agriculture; Private Agricultural Parks
Allows owners of contiguous parcels within the agricultural district to establish private agricultural parks registered with the department of agriculture. Specifies activities within a private agricultural park. (HB1351 CD1)
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WTL
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(
S
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6/15/2009 --
Act 122, 6/15/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 739).
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14
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HB589 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY FACILITIES.
Renewable Energy Project; Subdivisions
Exempts leases and easements for renewable energy projects from subdivision requirements; defines "subdivision requirements"; requires agencies to accept instruments for recording and filing. Sunsets 7/1/2013. (HB589 CD1)
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ENE/TIA, WTL
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(
H
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7/7/2009 --
Act 173, on 7/7/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 481).
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15
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HB1045 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
Makes necessary housekeeping amendments to chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Authorizes Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to modify terms, plans, specifications, and other matters relating to projects previously approved by predecessor agency. Authorizes the imposition of service fees to recoup program administrative expenses. Effective 7/1/2009. (HB1045 CD1)
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EDH, WAM
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(
S
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6/22/2009 --
Act 143, 6/22/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 760).
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SB863
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16
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HB975 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WATER SYSTEMS.
Agricultural Water Systems; ADC
Authorizes the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire agricultural water systems to provide water for irrigation of agricultural lands. Exempts agricultural water systems from the subdivision requirements of county ordinances, provided that no additional lots are created. Provides conveyance requirements for the property owner. (HB975 CD1)
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WTL, WAM
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(
H
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7/15/2009 --
Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 509).
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17
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HB1152 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO COMMITTED PERSONS' ACCOUNTS.
Committed Persons' Accounts
Amends section 353-20, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to permit the Director of Public Safety to direct the department to have one or more accounts for committed persons. Also states that the accounts are non-interest bearing and that no interest can be paid to committed persons on the individual accounts. (HB1152 CD1)
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PSM, WAM
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(
S
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5/26/2009 --
Act 075, 5/26/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 692).
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SB970
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18
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HB618 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PRUDENT MANAGEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS ACT.
Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act
Enacts uniform prudent management of institutional funds act to replace and update existing uniform management of institutional funds act. Provides guidance and authority to charitable organizations concerning the management and investment of funds held by those organizations. Provides additional protections for charities and also protects the interests of donors. Modernizes rules governing expenditures from endowment funds. Gives institutions ability to cope more easily with fluctuations in the value of the endowment. Updates provisions governing the release and modification of restrictions on charitable funds to permit more efficient management of these funds. (HB618 CD1)
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CPC, JUD, FIN
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(
S
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6/19/2009 --
Act 135, 6/19/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 752).
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19
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HB1479 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO LABOR.
Little Davis Bacon Act; Fringe Benefits; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to include in certified payroll records a fringe benefit reporting form, on which contractors and subcontractors itemize the cost of fringe benefits paid to both union and non-union laborers who perform work for the construction, alteration, or repair of public buildings and public works. Allows for any certified form containing fringe benefit reporting requirements to be submitted in lieu of a form supplied by the department of labor and industrial relations. Effective 10/1/2009. (HB1479 CD1)
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LBR, JGO
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S
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7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 10 on 07-15-09.
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20
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HB1676 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS.
Public Works; Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Prevailing Wages
Requires that the collective bargaining agreement be submitted to the director of labor and industrial relations in order for the terms in the agreement to dictate the prevailing wages with regard to a project financed through the issuance of a special purpose revenue bond. Effective 07/01/2009. (HB1676 CD1)
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LBR, WAM
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(
S
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7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 16 on 07-15-09.
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21
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HB1103 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES AND CENTERS.
Federal Financial Assistance for Independent Living Services and Centers
Repeals section 348-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that establishes the Statewide Council on Independent Living as an entity within the Department of Human Services. (HB1103 CD1)
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HMS, WAM
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(
H
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6/8/2009 --
Act 097, on 6/8/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 395).
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SB921
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22
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HB1070 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE CODE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.
Code of Financial Institutions
Amends and updates Hawaii's code of financial institutions to address temporary office relocations and to place prudent limits on certain kinds of investments by financial institutions. (HB1070 CD1)
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CPN
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(
H
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6/10/2009 --
Act 107, on 6/10/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 405).
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SB888
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23
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HB814 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO NURSE AIDES.
Nurse Aide Certification
Specifies the renewal period for the recertification of nurse aides and the number of continuing education hours required for their recertification. (HB814 CD1)
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HTH, CPN
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(
H
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6/10/2009 --
Act 108, on 6/10/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 406).
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24
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HB28 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO DEAD HUMAN BODIES.
Dead Bodies; Prohibitions; Penalty
Adds to the prohibition against buying dead human bodies, the selling and commercial display of dead human bodies. Defines the terms "dead human body" and "museum facility." Increases the fine for violations to up to $5,000. (HB28 CD1)
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HTH, JGO
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(
S
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6/15/2009 --
Act 118, 6/12/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 735).
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25
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HB358 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO DRUG TREATMENT.
Drug Court; Secure Treatment Facilities
Authorizes placement of certain offenders in secure drug treatment facilities. (HB358 CD1)
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PSM, JGO
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(
S
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7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 4 on 07-15-09.
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26
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HB262 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE FRAUD.
Insurance Fraud
Expands the authority of the insurance division's insurance fraud investigations unit, renamed the insurance fraud investigation branch, to prevent, investigate, and prosecute -- both civilly and criminally -- insurance fraud beyond motor vehicle insurance cases to all lines of insurance except workers' compensation. (HB262 CD1)
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CPN, JGO
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(
S
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6/24/2009 --
Act 149, 6/24/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 766).
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27
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HB1415 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO SERVICE OF PROCESS.
Service of Process; Condominiums; Planned Community Associations; Cooperative Housing
Requires condominium associations, planned community associations, and cooperative housing corporations with properties inaccessible to the public to establish a policy to provide access for a person authorized to serve civil process. Sunsets on July 1, 2012. (HB1415 CD1)
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CPN, JGO
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(
H
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6/26/2009 --
Act 158, on 6/26/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 459).
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28
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HB541 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Civil Service Benefits; Department of Education
Ensures that civil service benefits for Department of Education civil service employees are the same as those provided to civil service employees of other executive branch agencies until June 30, 2011. Requires a report to the Legislature if DOE has not established a separate civil service system by June 30, 2010. (HB541 CD1)
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LBR/EDH, WAM
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(
H
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7/15/2009 --
Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 506).
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29
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HB1696 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL INDUSTRY.
Motor Vehicle Rental Industry
Replaces "collision damage waiver" with "damage waiver" in the motor vehicle rental industry law. Repeals requirement to place notices of certain vehicle laws in each rental vehicle and repeals power of DCCA to prescribe form of signs to be posted at rental sites. Repeals requirement to submit collision damage waiver statistics to DCCA but requires rental car companies to maintain damage waiver statistics for three years and provide statistics to DCCA upon request. Effective 07/01/2009. (HB1696 CD1)
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TIA, CPN
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(
S
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6/24/2009 --
Act 148, 6/24/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 765).
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30
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HB643 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Contractors; Public Works Projects; Ineligible Employees
Authorizes the contractors license board to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a contractor's license for employing a worker on a public work project who is ineligible under federal law to work in the United States. Effective 7/1/2009. (HB643 CD1)
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LAB, JUD, CPC, FIN
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(
S
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6/23/2009 --
Act 145, 6/23/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 762).
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31
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HB31 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
Employment; Credit History Prohibited
Establishes employer's use of individual's credit history in hiring and termination decisions as an unlawful discriminatory practice; provided that the individual's credit information directly relates to a bona fide occupational qualification and that employers expressly permitted to inquire into credit history for employment purposes pursuant to any federal or state law, managerial and supervisory employees, and certain financial institutions are exempt. Takes effect July 1, 2009. (HB31 CD1)
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LAB, CPC, JUD
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(
S
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7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 1 on 07-15-09.
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32
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HB1611 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO LABELING OF MEAT AND FISH PRODUCTS.
Fish; Meat; Labeling
Requires gas-treated fish and meat to be labeled as such. Requires the Department of Agriculture to post labeling requirements on its website. (HB1611 CD1)
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WTL, CPN
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(
S
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7/7/2009 --
Vetoed on 07-06-09 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 793).
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33
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HB1776 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
Welfare; Inmates; Reports to Department of Human Services
Requires the Department of Public Safety to provide the Department of Human Services (DHS) with a monthly report listing newly admitted inmates. Requires DHS to identify the status of each inmate on the monthly list with respect to the inmate's current receipt of public assistance. (HB1776 CD1)
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PSM/HMS, WAM
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(
H
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7/16/2009 --
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 188, 7/15/2009, (Gov. Msg. No. 545).
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34
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HB1316 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO TORTS.
Joint Tortfeasors; Design Professionals
Clarifies the joint and several liability for design professionals in tort claims relating to the design, construction, and maintenance of public highways. (HB1316 CD1)
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CPN, JGO
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(
H
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7/16/2009 --
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 179, 7/15/2009, (Gov. Msg. No. 536).
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HB271 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act
Permits the registrar of the bureau of conveyances to accept electronic documents with electronic signatures for recording, to provide electronic documents in response to a request, and to convert existing records to electronic format. (HB271 CD1)
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WLO, JUD, CPC, FIN
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(
H
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6/9/2009 --
Act 102, on 6/9/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 400).
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36
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HB982 HD3 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Family Leave
Establishes a new data collection system for family leave. Appropriates $10,000 from the disability benefits special fund. Authorizes the use of these funds for the date system. (HB982 CD1)
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LBR, WAM
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(
S
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7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 7 on 07-15-09.
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37
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HB1040 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Tort Liability; Lifeguards; Public Lands
Extends for four years the law shielding county lifeguards from liability. Also extends for four years the limitation on liability of the State and counties for incidents arising on improved public lands, provided that certain signage requirements are met.(HB1040 CD1)
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TIA, JGO
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(
H
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6/1/2009 --
Act 081, on 6/1/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 376).
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SB858
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HB366 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO MANTA RAYS.
Manta Rays; Poaching and Commercial Fishing Prohibited
Establishes fines and penalties for any person who knowingly captures or kills a manta ray within state marine waters. Provides an exception for special permits granted for scientific, education, management, or propagation purposes. Requires department of land and natural resources to adopt rules on what constitutes a "take". (HB366 CD1)
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WTL, JGO
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(
S
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6/5/2009 --
Act 092, 6/5/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 709).
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SB394
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39
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HB983 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Schools; Traffic Safety
Requires the director of transportation to provide federal Safe Routes to School program funds for school-based workshops and community-based planning projects that will reduce vehicular travel and congestion, encourage walking and bicycling, and promote health and safety. Requires the director to develop a streamlined process for the federal Safe Routes to School grant program. (HB983 CD1
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EDH/TIA, WAM
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(
H
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6/9/2009 --
Act 100, on 6/9/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 398).
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40
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HB813 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.
Holidays; Language Access Month
Designates the month of August as Language Access Month to promote awareness of language access for government services and to emphasize the importance of and the need for language access in Hawaii. (HB813 CD1)
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TCI, FIN
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(
S
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5/22/2009 --
Act 069, 5/22/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 686).
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41
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HB1141 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THRILL CRAFT OPERATION.
Thrill Craft
Authorizes government personnel conducting operations approved by DLNR to operate thrill crafts in non-designated areas. Authorizes film permit holders involved in film production operations approved by DLNR to operate thrill crafts in non designated areas, which sunsets on 6/30/2014. DLNR and the Hawaii film office shall submit annual reports on film production thrill craft use. (HB1141 CD1)
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WLO, TCI/EBM
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(
S
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6/3/2009 --
Act 089, 6/3/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 706).
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SB959
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42
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HB1379 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO PHYSICIAN ORDERS FOR LIFE SUSTAINING TREATMENT.
Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment
Creates a process for a patient to direct end-of-life treatment in a standardized physician orders for life-sustaining form. (HB1379 CD1)
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HLT, JUD, FIN
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(
H
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7/16/2009 --
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 186, 7/15/2009, (Gov. Msg. No. 543).
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SB516
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HB1512 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS.
Temporary Restraining Order; Household Animals
Authorizes family court to authorize the issuance of a temporary restraining order in certain circumstances involving an animal identified to the court as belonging to a household. Effective 1/1/10. (HB1512 CD1)
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JGO
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(
H
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6/26/2009 --
Act 159, on 6/26/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 460).
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44
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HB640 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Environmental Assessments; State and County Lands; Exemption
Exempts from the purview of chapter 343, HRS, the environmental review law, primary actions that require a ministerial permit, that involve secondary actions limited to infrastructure development within public right-of-ways. (HB640 CD1)
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EEP/WLO, TRN
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(
S
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6/3/2009 --
Act 087, 6/3/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 704).
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45
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HB1470 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO HAWAII PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CODE.
Procurement Code Exemption; Sole Source; Federal Government
Exempts GSA-approved sole source vendors from procurement code; increases small purchases limit; increases the Hawaii products preference and allows Hawaii products self-certification; imposes time limits on rendering administrative and judicial review decisions; limits protests to those that are a minimum percentage of the contract value; requires posting of a protest bond, to be forfeited if the protesting party does not prevail. (HB1470 CD1)
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JGO
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(
H
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7/13/2009 --
Act 175, on 7/13/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 493).
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46
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HB128 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Elections; Campaign Financing
Organizes, clarifies, updates, and recodifies campaign finance laws. Restricts limitation on contributions by contractors with the state to contributions by non-bid contractors only. Increases percentage limit on contributions by non-residents from 20% to 30%. Allows for pro-rata attribution of contributions by partnerships and limited liability companies. Allows campaign funds to be used for donations to public schools or public libraries, subject to limitations. (HB128 CD2)
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JGO
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(
S
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7/15/2009 --
Veto overridden - 2/3's vote: Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Hemmings, Ihara, Slom). Excused, 0 (none).
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47
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HB1713 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO HAZARDS.
Hazard Mitigation; Private Property
Authorizes the governor to designate state employees, when no emergency exists, to enter on private property to mitigate hazardous situations after giving the landowner and occupier notice and a reasonable opportunity to mitigate the hazardous situation without assistance of the State. May seek recovery and reimbursement of costs and expenses. Extends sunset date for Act 78, Session Laws of Hawaii 2007, until June 30, 2010. (HB1713 CD1)
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JUD, PBS, FIN
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(
S
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5/26/2009 --
Act 076, 5/26/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 693).
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48
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HB994 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Tourism; Space Industry; Federal Aviation Administration; Spaceport License
Appropriates funds for the application for a spaceport license from the Federal Aviation Administration to establish space tourism in Hawaii. (HB994 CD1)
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PSM/TSM, WAM
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(
H
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7/16/2009 --
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 187, 7/15/2009, (Gov. Msg. No. 544).
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SB222
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49
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HB1174 HD3 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Mauna Kea; University of Hawaii
Authorizes the UH Board of Regents to charge fees and enter into lease agreements for the Mauna Kea lands, adopt rules to regulate public and commercial activities on Mauna Kea lands, and establish and collect administrative fines for violations. Establishes the Mauna Kea Lands Management Special Fund for the University of Hawaii to manage the Mauna Kea lands. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. (HB1174 CD1)
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HRE/WTL, WAM
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(
S
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6/18/2009 --
Act 132, 6/18/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 749).
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SB992
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50
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HB1471 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO FARMS.
Safe Food Certification; Pilot Program
Establishes a pilot program within the Department of Agriculture to encourage farmers to form agricultural cooperatives, coordinate purchasing agreements between the agricultural cooperatives and hotels, restaurants, and other buyers in the visitor and hospitality industries, and develop and implement safe food certification for products under the pilot program. Appropriates funds. (HB1471 CD1)
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WTL, WAM
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(
S
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7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 9 on 07-15-09.
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51
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SB199 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Tax Credits; Partner's Distributive Share
Establishes a temporary 80% tax credit cap and restricts carryover credits for the high technology business investment tax credit and the technology infrastructure renovation tax credit for investments made after May 1, 2009 and ending before January 1, 2011. Removes the partner distributive share tax incentive for the high technology business investment tax credit. Limits investment credit allocation ratio to 1 to 1. Temporarily suspends the capital goods excise tax credit for one year. (SB199 CD2)
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FIN
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(
H
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7/16/2009 --
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 178, 7/15/2009, (Gov. Msg. No. 535).
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52
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SB1111 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Transient Accommodations Tax Rate; Excess Revenue
Provides for an additional increase on the gross rental or gross rental proceeds derived from furnishing transient accommodations of 1% beginning on 7/1/09 to 6/30/10 and 2% beginning on 7/1/10; and requires the revenues collected shall be deposited into the general fund. Sunsets 6/30/15. (SB1111 CD1)
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FIN
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(
S
)
5/8/2009 --
Act 061, 5/8/2009, veto override.
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53
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SB603 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Public Utilities; Local Exchange Intrastate Service; Competition
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to classify the State's local exchange intrastate services as fully competitive. (CD1)
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CPC
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(
H
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7/16/2009 --
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 180, 7/15/2009, (Gov. Msg. No. 537).
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54
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SB1065 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.
NELHA; Renewable Energy
Exempts, under certain conditions, sales of electricity generated by NELHA from renewable energy sources from regulation by the public utilities commission when those sales are made to users located on adjacent property that is leased from the State. (CD1)
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EEP/EBM, CPC
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(
S
)
6/26/2009 --
Act 157, 6/26/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 774).
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55
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SB281 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.
Statewide Traffic Code
Allows counties to prohibit or regulate electric personal assistive mobility devices on sidewalks and bicycle paths. Effective upon approval. (CD1)
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TRN, JUD
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(
S
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5/28/2009 --
Act 078, 5/28/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 695).
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56
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SB711 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Transportation; Public Transit; Articulated Buses
Allows for the operation of larger articulated buses used for public transit purposes on public roadways. Effective on approval. (CD1)
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TRN, JUD
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(
S
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6/1/2009 --
Act 083, 6/1/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 700).
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57
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SB659 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
State Funds; Public Access and Disclosure of Monetary Awards
Amends the disclosure requirements for recipients of monetary awards from the State. Requires the department of accounting and general services to manage and update the information posted on the website. Effective July 1, 2009. (SB659 CD1)
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FIN
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(
S
)
7/1/2009 --
Act 164, 7/1/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 782).
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58
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SB971 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO CONFORMITY OF THE HAWAII INCOME TAX LAW TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Income Tax; Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2008
Conforms amendments to the Hawaii income tax law based upon amendments to the Internal Revenue Code for calendar year 2008. (SB971 CD1)
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FIN
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(
S
)
6/18/2009 --
Act 133, 6/18/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 750).
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HB1153
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59
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SB714 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANES.
High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes; Zipper Lanes
Allows all motor vehicles, regardless of number of persons on board, to use high occupancy vehicle lanes or zipper lanes when one or more lanes of traffic have been shut down by law enforcement officers or emergency services personnel. Allows the director of transportation to declare an emergency to open use of HOV and zipper lanes. Effective 7/1/09. (CD1)
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TRN, JUD
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(
S
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6/1/2009 --
Act 082, 6/1/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 699).
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HB866
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60
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SB564 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection; Inspections
Maintains the requirement for fire inspections conducted by the county fire chiefs. Provides that frequency of inspections of buildings other than public schools shall be conducted once every five years or as deemed practicable or necessary rather than every 2 years. (CD1)
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PBS, FIN
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(
S
)
6/10/2009 --
Act 105, 6/10/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 722).
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61
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SB1183 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES.
Employment; Discriminatory Practices; Disability
Requires the Hawaii civil rights commission to define in administrative rules certain definitions for purposes of discriminatory employment practices. (CD1)
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LAB, HUS, JUD
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(
S
)
7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 30 on 07-15-09.
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62
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SB868 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO ENERGY RESOURCES.
Energy Resources; Power Generation Utilities, Transportation Fuels; State Energy Resources Coordinator
Addresses deficiencies in Hawaii's energy resources coordination statutes. Provides policy guidance to ensure adequate detail on the nature and relationship of the energy data analysis functions of the state energy resources coordinator and energy program. (CD1)
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EEP, CPC, FIN
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(
S
)
6/25/2009 --
Act 153, 6/25/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 770).
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HB1050
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63
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SB470 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
Liquor Licenses
Makes various revisions to the liquor license and liquor tax laws. (CD1)
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CPC/JUD, FIN
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(
H
)
7/16/2009 --
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 184, 7/15/2009, (Gov. Msg. No. 541).
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64
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SB203 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Contractors; Civil Penalties
Increases penalties for violation of contractors licensing law. Effective on approval. (CD1)
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CPC, JUD
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(
H
)
7/16/2009 --
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 195, 7/15/2009, (Gov. Msg. No. 552).
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65
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SB35 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO MORTGAGES.
Mortgages; Certified Public Accountants; Public Accountants
Amends definition of "distressed property consultant" to add public accountants and certified public accountants to the list of exclusions. (CD1)
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CPC, JUD
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(
S
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5/26/2009 --
Act 073, 5/26/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 690).
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66
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SB34 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE MORTGAGE RESCUE FRAUD PREVENTION ACT.
Mortgage Rescue Fraud Prevention Act; Real Estate Licensees
Excludes licensed real estate brokers and salespersons from the definition of distressed property consultants in the Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Prevention Act under specified conditions. Prohibits certain conduct relating to the acquisition of an ownership interest in distressed property by licensed real estate brokers and salespersons. (CD1)
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CPC, JUD
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(
S
)
5/21/2009 --
Act 066, 5/20/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 683).
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67
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SB914 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
Public Assistance
Amends public assistance law by adding definitions of "non-work eligible household", "work eligible household", and "other work eligible household" and repealing the definition of "exempt household" to be consistent with recent changes in federal regulations. Also amends section 346-53(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes (determination of assistance), to be consistent with the new definitions. (CD1)
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HUS, FIN
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(
S
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6/9/2009 --
Act 101, 6/9/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 718).
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HB1096
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68
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SB440 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
Counties; Affordable Housing; Infrastructure
Requires counties within 90 days to accept or reject a public infrastructure dedication, under specified conditions, as part of an affordable housing project, or the infrastructure is deemed dedicated. (CD1)
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HSG/WLO
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(
S
)
6/22/2009 --
Act 142, 6/22/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 759).
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69
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SB389 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Capital Improvement Projects; Allotment; Memorandum of Understanding
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to review the memorandum of understanding between the Department of Education and Department of Budget and Finance for the allotment of capital improvement projects, with the goal of replicating the processes of the MOU for use by other state agencies with many capital improvement projects that are predominantly funded by general obligation bonds. Effective upon approval. (SB389 CD1)
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EDN, LMG, FIN
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(
S
)
6/16/2009 --
Act 123, 6/16/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 740).
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70
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SB300 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Intoxicating Liquor; Liquor Licenses
Requires liquor licensees that are licensed for consumption on premises to carry liability insurance as a condition of acquiring, transferring, and renewing a license. (CD1)
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EBM, CPC/JUD
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(
H
)
7/16/2009 --
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 177, 7/15/2009, (Gov. Msg. No. 534).
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71
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SB605 SD1 HD3 CD1
RELATING TO NOISE.
Noise; Decibel Weighting
Requires the department of health to add the dBC decibel weighting system to the current dBA decibel weighting system for purposes of community noise control. Sets permissible maximum sound levels for nighttime in any urban land use district and grants the DOH and the county liquor commission the authority to enforce these limits. Directs the county liquor commission, with assistance from DOH and DLIR, to develop recommendations for a permanent maximum sound level, in decibels. (CD1)
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EEP, CPC/JUD, FIN
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(
S
)
7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 25 on 07-15-09.
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72
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SB1066 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.
Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority; Board of Directors
Increases the number of directors for NELHA to thirteen, adding two tenant representative directors. (CD1)
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EEP, EBM, FIN
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(
S
)
6/10/2009 --
Act 104, 6/10/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 721).
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73
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SB55 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY.
Public Accountancy
Repeals the permit requirement for accounting firms to engage in public accountancy, until 180 days after administrative rules implementing the firm permit requirement have been adopted. Requires notice to the legislature of rule-making. (CD1)
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CPC
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(
S
)
7/6/2009 --
Act 172, 7/6/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 791).
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74
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SB50 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCERS.
DLNR; Renewable Energy Producer; Public Notice; Public Lands; Lease
Sets terms and conditions for leases of public lands to renewable energy producers, including requiring a public hearing, project completion, design, and financing documentation, and limitations on terminating or altering existing leases of public lands affected. (CD1)
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WLO/EEP, FIN
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(
S
)
7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 19 on 07-15-09.
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75
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SB892 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Insurance Code; Updates; Continuing Education; Criminal History Checks
Updates Insurance Code references. Clarifies allowable investments. Imposes a time limit for claiming the Retaliatory Tax Credit. Updates continuing education requirements. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to require insurance license applicants to provide finger prints and conduct criminal history record checks. (CD2)
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CPC/JUD, FIN
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(
S
)
5/28/2009 --
Act 077, 5/28/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 694).
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HB1074
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76
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SB1069 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Kakaako Makai
Requires the Hawaii community development authority to collaborate with and consider the recommendations of the Kakaako Makai Community Planning Advisory Council in developing, accepting, and implementing plans for the development of Kakaako makai. (CD1)
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WLO, FIN
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(
S
)
6/23/2009 --
Act 144, 6/23/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 761).
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HB1581
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77
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SB1107 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Condominium Management Education Fund; Condominium Education Trust Fund
Merges the condominium management education fund into the condominium education trust fund. (CD1)
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CPC, FIN
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(
S
)
6/17/2009 --
Act 129, 6/17/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 746).
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78
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SB1259 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE.
Environmental Response; Liability
Amends chapter 128D, Hawaii Revised Statutes (environmental response law), to be consistent with federal law, which protects innocent purchasers of, and property owners who are contiguous to, contaminated property from liability for addressing contamination they did not cause. (CD1)
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EEP/WLO, JUD
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(
S
)
6/16/2009 --
Act 125, 6/16/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 742).
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HB428
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79
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SB1338 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO HOUSEHOLD ENERGY DEMAND.
Solar Energy, Clotheslines, Household Energy Demand
Allows the use of clotheslines on any privately owned single family residential dwelling or townhouse. (CD1)
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EEP/HSG, FIN
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(
H
)
7/16/2009 --
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 192, 7/15/2009, (Gov. Msg. No. 549).
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80
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SB19 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Apprenticeship; Procurement; Construction Contracts
Requires a procurement preference to a bidder in a public works construction contract of not less than $250,000 if the bidder is a party to an apprenticeship agreement registered with the department of labor and industrial relations for each apprenticeable trade the bidder will employ to construct the public works. (CD1)
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LAB, FIN
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(
S
)
7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 17 on 07-15-09.
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81
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SB1 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO OPIHI.
Conservation and Resources; Resource Management; Opihi
Establishes a five year moratorium on the harvesting of opihi on Oahu. Establishes a ban on taking or harvesting opihi statewide, subject to open and closed seasons and traditional rights. (CD1)
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WLO, JUD
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(
H
)
7/15/2009 --
Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 516).
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82
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SB1268 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; County Affordable Housing Credits
Requires the counties to issue affordable housing credits to DHHL upon DHHL request. Allows credits to be transferred and applied county-wide within the county where credits were earned. (CD1)
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HAW/HSG, FIN
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(
S
)
6/22/2009 --
Act 141, 6/22/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 758).
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83
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SB91 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Community-Based Economic Development; Technical Adjustments
Authorizes the Hawaii community-based economic development revolving fund to receive funding from any source. Repeals prohibition on reallocation of funds from loan program to grant program and reduces the maximum interest rate on the loans from 10 percent to 6 percent. Reduces limit on applicant's total loan balance from $500,000 to $250,000. (CD1)
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EBM, FIN
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(
S
)
6/16/2009 --
Act 124, 6/16/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 741).
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84
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SB536 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO STARLIGHT RESERVE.
Starlight Reserve; Statewide Lighting Law; Light Pollution
Requires department of business, economic development, and tourism, assisted by a temporary advisory committee, to develop a statewide starlight reserve strategy, including an intelligent statewide lighting law, to preserve the quality of the night sky and its associated cultural, scientific, astronomical, natural, and landscape-related values. (CD1)
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EEP/WLO, FIN
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(
S
)
6/29/2009 --
Act 161, 6/29/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 778).
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85
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SB1222 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF PET ANIMALS.
Humane Treatment of Pet Animals
Clarifies animal cruelty law. Prohibits the confinement of a pet animal in a kennel or cage in a cruel or inhumane manner. Prohibits the tethering, fastening, tying, or restraining of a dog to a dog house, tree, fence, or any other stationary object by means of a choke collar, pinch collar, prong collar, except when walking a dog with a hand-held leash or while the dog is in a supervised activity. Reduces from 20 to 15 the number of dogs or cats required to be possessed for the animal hoarding statute to apply. Extends sunset date of animal hoarding law to 7/1/2015. Eff. 7/1/2009. (CD2)
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JUD
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(
S
)
6/26/2009 --
Act 160, 6/26/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 777).
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HB1510
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86
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SB113 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO DENTISTS.
Dentists; False Advertising
Authorizes the board of dental examiners to sanction licensees for false or misleading advertising. (CD1)
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HLT, CPC/JUD
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(
S
)
6/18/2009 --
Act 131, 6/18/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 748).
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87
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SB931 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO EPIDEMIOLOGIC INVESTIGATIONS.
Epidemiologic Investigations
Grants the Department of Health authority to take samples necessary for epidemiologic investigations. (CD1)
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HLT, JUD
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(
S
)
6/8/2009 --
Act 095, 6/8/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 712).
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HB1113
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88
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SB932 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO INFECTIOUS DISEASE TESTING.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing; Health Care Providers
Allows a health care provider to test for HIV after certain verbal disclosures, after allowing the person receiving the test to decline the test, and after receiving the person's express oral consent. (CD1)
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HLT, JUD
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(
S
)
6/15/2009 --
Act 116, 6/12/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 733).
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HB1114
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89
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SB1073 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
Correctional Facility; Smoking Exception
Authorizes smoking in designated areas of correctional facilities for employees and volunteers. (CD1)
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HLT, PBS
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(
S
)
6/8/2009 --
Act 099, 6/8/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 716).
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HB1579
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90
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SB1195 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE ECONOMY.
Science and Technology; Hawaii State Plan; Economy Growth
Amends the Hawaii State Planning Act to include references to science and technology initiatives in Hawaii. Amends the department of business, economic development, and tourism's reporting requirement to the legislature on the growth industries of Hawaii. (CD1)
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EBM, WLO
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(
S
)
7/1/2009 --
Act 167, 7/1/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 785).
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91
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SB764 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
Leasehold; Commercial and Industrial Property
Clarifies provisions contained in long-term commercial and industrial ground leases. (CD1)
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EBM, AGR, JUD
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(
H
)
7/16/2009 --
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 189, 7/15/2009, (Gov. Msg. No. 546).
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92
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SB1005 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO PUBLICITY RIGHTS.
Publicity Rights; Commercial Uses
Establishes property rights in the commercial use of a person's name, voice, signature, or likeness. (CD1)
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EBM/TCI, JUD
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(
S
)
7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 28 on 07-15-09.
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93
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SB1206 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
Counties; Revenue Bonds
Specifies that, subject to the approval of a county governing body, or in a county with a population of at least 500,000 people that has a county charter provision authorizing a county board to issue revenue bonds in its own name, then the county board may exercise all powers vested in the county with respect to an undertaking or loan program under the board's jurisdiction. Effective 07/01/09. (CD1)
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FIN
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(
S
)
7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 31 on 07-15-09.
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94
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SB1665 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
Workforce Development; University of Hawaii Community Colleges; Reed Act Funds; Appropriation
Enhances the workforce development capacity of Hawaii's community colleges by establishing a skilled worker and business development center to provide workforce training to meet the rapidly evolving needs of both employers and employees. Appropriates Reed Act funds. (CD1)
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HED/LAB, FIN
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(
S
)
7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 34 on 07-15-09.
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95
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SB1223 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO HAWAII MADE PRODUCTS.
Hawaii Made Products
Adds a definition of "craft item" and "perishable consumer commodity". Specifies criteria for the use of the phrase "made in Hawaii" and similar phrases. Directs the department of agriculture to convene a working group composed of stakeholders and county representatives to resolve labeling issues relating to the Hawaii-made products law and to report to the legislature. (CD1)
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AGR, CPC, FIN
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(
S
)
6/1/2009 --
Act 080, 6/1/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 697).
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96
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SB539 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Reentry Intake Service Center Division; Established; Duties
Renames the intake service center division of DPS to the reentry intake service centers and directs the reentry intake service centers to work closely and collaborate with the furlough programs in each county, the Hawaii paroling authority, and the correction program services division to ensure that the reentry needs of inmates are being met. Establishes an oversight committee and reentry commission. (CD1)
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PBS, FIN
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(
S
)
7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 24 on 07-15-09.
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97
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SB851 SD1 HD3 CD1
RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT.
Child Support Enforcement
Clarifies that all income withholding payments be sent through the Child Support Enforcement Agency; allows the agency to disburse support by electronic transfer or direct deposit; allows for electronic copy or facsimile of a signature as proof of service for certified mail; clarifies lien payment and enforcement. (CD1)
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HUS, JUD, FIN
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(
S
)
6/15/2009 --
Act 115, 6/12/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 732).
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HB1033
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98
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SB464 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit
Amends the renewable energy technologies income tax credit to encourage use of solar and wind energy systems and to permit a portion of the excess of the credit over payments due to be refunded to the taxpayer in certain circumstances. Reduces the tax credit for certain energy systems used to meet substitute renewable energy technology requirements for single-family residential properties. (SB464 CD2)
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EEP, FIN
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(
S
)
6/25/2009 --
Act 154, 6/25/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 771).
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HB284, HB422
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99
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SB695 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Workers' Compensation; Medical Treatment
Requires the employer to continue medical services to an injured employee despite disputes over whether treatment should be continued, until the director of labor and industrial relations decides whether treatment should be continued. Effective July 1, 2009. (CD1)
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LAB, FIN
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(
S
)
7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 26 on 07-15-09.
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100
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SB1664 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY.
Employment Security; Partial Unemployment; Unemployment Benefits
Adds definitions relating to partial unemployment and sets out claimants' eligibility, claims filing, and registration requirements, and employers' reporting requirements for partial unemployment. (CD1)
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LAB, FIN
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(
S
)
7/2/2009 --
Act 170, 7/2/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 789).
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101
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SB1250 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Teachers; Emergency Hires
Clarifies that individuals may be employed by the department of education on an emergency basis for no more than four years in the aggregate, beginning July 1, 2009. (CD1)
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EDN/LAB, FIN
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(
H
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7/15/2009 --
Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 531).
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102
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SB1218 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS.
Mortgage Brokers; Mortgage Loan Originator
Allows the commissioner of financial institutions to regulate, license, examine, and enforce laws regulating mortgage loan originators. Exempts mortgage loan originators from chapter 454, HRS, relating to mortgage brokers and solicitors. (CD1)
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CPC/JUD, FIN
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(
S
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7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 32 on 07-15-09.
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103
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SB1164 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO INTERSTATE COMPACT ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN.
Education; Military Children
Enacts the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children to remove barriers to educational attainment faced by children of military families due to frequent moves and deployment of parents. (CD1)
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EDN, EBM, FIN
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(
S
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6/25/2009 --
Act 152, 6/25/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 769).
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HB1680
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104
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SB266 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO GLOBAL WARMING.
Climate Change Task Force
Establishes the climate change task force to assess the impacts of global warming and climate change trends in the State. (CD1)
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EEP, FIN
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S
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7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 20 on 07-15-09.
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105
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SB1224 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO AIRPORT CONCESSIONS.
Airports; Airport Concessions; Leases
Allows for certain adjustments and modifications to airport concession leases. Effective 07/01/09. (CD1)
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TRN, FIN
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(
S
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7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 33 on 07-15-09.
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106
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SB1352 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO BUREAU OF CONVEYANCES.
Bureau of Conveyances; Electronic Recording; Fee Time Share Interest
Transfers fee time share interest from the land court system to the regular system. Allows owner to "opt out" of land court and deregister land to regular system. Establishes a working group to resolve implementation issues. Establishes a pilot program to implement electronic recording of fee time share interests. Allows bureau of conveyances to charge a fee for deregistration of a fee time share interest. Allows electronic filing of land court and regular system documents and instruments. (CD1)
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WLO, JUD, FIN
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(
S
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6/15/2009 --
Act 120, 6/15/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 737).
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107
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SB1345 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Public Lands; Leasehold; Agricultural Uses; Condemnation; Withdrawal; Compensation; Lease Extension
Provides for fair compensation, including an automatic lease extension, when leased public land for agricultural or pastoral uses is withdrawn, condemned, or taken for public purposes. (CD1)
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WLO/AGR, FIN
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H
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7/15/2009 --
Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 532).
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108
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SB1160 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Common Area Expenses; Hearings
Authorizes the Hawaii public housing authority to assess all the units in a state public housing project for common area expenses; eliminates most procedural requirements to hearings for eviction of tenants from public housing, but requires written notice per federal law; requires evictions from state low-income housing to be conducted by hearings officers appointed by the authority; clarifying that for federal low income housing, hearings shall be conducted by eviction board; authorizes an eviction board or hearings officer to consider a tenant's involvement in their child's school in making a determination; prohibits the authority from selling any land developed for any public housing project. (CD1)
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HSG, FIN
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S
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7/13/2009 --
Vetoed on 07-13-09 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 811).
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109
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SB109 SD2 HD3 CD1
RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR JUVENILES.
Juvenile Interstate Compact; Appropriation
Adopts the new Interstate Compact for Juveniles and establishes the family court's jurisdiction under the compact. Makes appropriation. Takes effect July 1, 2009. (CD1)
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HUS, JUD, FIN
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(
S
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6/5/2009 --
Act 093, 6/5/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 710).
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110
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SB1461 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
General Excise Tax, Earlier Monthly Filing; Tax Returns, Electronic Filing; Withheld Taxes; Semi-weekly Schedule
Advances date of filing of monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual general excise tax returns from the last day of the calendar, quarterly, or semi-annual month to the 20th day. Requires any person required to electronically file or remit a federal return or taxes to also electronically file and remit a state return of all state taxes to the department of taxation. Requires any employer required to remit any withheld taxes to the federal government on a semi-weekly schedule, to also remit the complete amount of tax withheld to the department of taxation on a semi weekly schedule. Extends the tax exemption under Act 239, Session Laws of Hawaii 2007 one year to December 31, 2010. (CD2)
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FIN
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H
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7/16/2009 --
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 196, 7/15/2009, (Gov. Msg. No. 553).
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111
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HB381 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE STATE OF HAWAII ENDOWMENT FUND.
Honolulu Symphony; Endowment Fund; Unmatched Pledges
Amends the $4,000,000 appropriation to the State of Hawaii Endowment Fund authorized under Act 97, SLH 2006, as amended by Act 156, SLH 2007, to stipulate that all portions of pledges not collected by February 28, 2013, will cause any unexpended or unencumbered balance from the appropriation to revert to the general fund. Effective 6/29/09. (HB381 CD1)
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EDT, WAM
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S
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5/21/2009 --
Act 065, 5/20/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 682).
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112
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HB1536 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO SALARIES.
Salary Reduction
Reduces the salaries of the governor, lieutenant governor, justices and judges of all state courts, administrative director of the state, departmental directors and deputy directors, and members of the legislature. Ties in vacation and sick leave to that of collective bargaining for unit (13). Effective upon approval. (HB1536 CD1)
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JGO/WAM
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(
H
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6/2/2009 --
Act 085, on 6/2/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 381).
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113
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HB1016 HD2 SD1 CD1
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
Appropriations; Claims Against the State
Makes appropriations for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. (HB1016 CD2)
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JGO, WAM
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(
S
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5/18/2009 --
Act 064, 5/18/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 681).
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SB834
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114
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HB1550 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Taxation; Deferred Compensation Plans; Annuity Plans
Imposes the state income tax on rollovers made by employees of state and county agencies and tax-exempt organizations from qualifying annuity plans and qualifying deferred compensation plans, to eligible retirement plans or individual retirement accounts. Effective 7/1/2009. (HB1550 CD1)
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WAM
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H
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7/16/2009 --
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 181, 7/15/2009, (Gov. Msg. No. 538).
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115
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HB952 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO LABOR.
Labor Unions; Private Sector
Certifies entities as exclusive representatives without an election where no other representatives are certified as the exclusive bargaining representatives for employers with an annual gross revenue of $5 million or more. Requires immediate collective bargaining between parties once entities are certified as exclusive representatives. Makes it a violation for an employer or employee to commit unfair or prohibited practices interfering with an employer's or employee's statutory rights or discriminating against an employer or an employee for exercising protected conduct, subject to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per violation. Effective July 1, 2009. (HB952 CD1)
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LAB, EBM, FIN
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(
S
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7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 6 on 07-15-09.
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116
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HB981 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Impaired Driving; Ignition Interlock
Makes amendments to Hawaii Revised Statutes and Act 171, Session Laws of Hawaii 2008, reflecting recommendations of ignition interlock implementation task force. (HB981 CD1)
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TIA, JGO
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(
S
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6/3/2009 --
Act 088, 6/3/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 705).
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SB716
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117
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HB1166 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGE SPECIAL FUND.
Airport Passenger Facility Charge Special Fund
Provides the Airports Division of the Department of Transportation with additional financing options utilizing its passenger facility charge revenues to construct airports capital improvement projects and to provide the statutory framework to permit the execution of these financial options. Effective July 1, 2009. (HB1166 CD1)
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TIA, WAM
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(
S
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6/24/2009 --
Act 147, 6/24/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 764).
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SB984
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118
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HB1552 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
State Living Parks; Living Park Planning Council
Authorizes DLNR to issue long-term residential leases to qualified persons in state living parks. Establishes living park planning councils to develop state living park master plans to ensure the living park achieves its purpose and goals; establishes 2-year moratorium on evictions of residents of Kahana valley state park. (HB1552 CD1)
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WTL, WAM
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(
S
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7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 15 on 07-15-09.
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119
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HB610 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.
Science and Technology; Hawaii State Plan; Economy Growth
Provides for the development of a Hawaii State Science and Technology Plan. (HB610 CD1)
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EDT, WAM
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(
S
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6/19/2009 --
Act 137, 6/19/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 754).
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120
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HB586 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE KANEOHE BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL.
Kaneohe Bay Regional Council
Sunsets the Kaneohe bay regional council. Designates the Department of land and natural resources as the agency responsible for implementing the council's plans, programs, and policies adopted prior to its repeal. (HB586 CD1)
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WTL, WAM
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(
S
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5/22/2009 --
Act 068, 5/22/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 685).
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121
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HB1525 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Medicaid; Contracts; Health and Human Services
Requires the department of human services to include specified reporting requirements in all medicaid healthcare insurance plan contracts. (HB1525 CD1)
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HUS/HLT, JUD, FIN
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(
S
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7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 12 on 07-15-09.
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122
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HB111 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO STATE SALARIES.
State Salary; Indebtedness
Establishes a 2-year statute of limitations for recovering indebtedness to the State through withholding of state salaries. Calculates retirement benefits based on what the employee's salary should have been. (HB111 CD1)
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LBR, WAM
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(
H
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7/16/2009 --
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 190, 7/15/2009, (Gov. Msg. No. 547).
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123
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HB343 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO RURAL PRIMARY HEALTH CARE TRAINING.
Primary Health Care; Rural Areas
Appropriates funds to develop a statewide rural primary health care training program and support the family medicine residency program of the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine's Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. (HB343 CD1)
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HLT, HED, FIN
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(
S
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7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 3 on 07-15-09.
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124
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HB1692 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Low-income Housing; Rental Leases
Requires the Hawaii public housing authority to: establish, beginning July 1, 2009, a pilot project in a state low-income housing project stipulating that no tenant in occupancy as of July 1, 2009 shall rent, lease, or occupy any dwelling unit for more than five consecutive years; and no new tenant shall rent, lease, or occupy any dwelling unit for more than seven consecutive years; exempt persons fifty-five years of age and older, persons with a mental or physical disability, or persons retired for medical reasons; allow family members and medically necessary personal care attendants to reside with persons exempt from the provisions; develop recommendations for a transition plan; establish a working group; report on the status of the pilot project to the 2010 and 2011 legislatures. (HB1692 CD1)
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EDH, WAM
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(
H
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7/13/2009 --
Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 495).
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125
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HB1809 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Recycling; Televisions
Establishes a television recycling program in the state as a new part in chapter 339D, HRS. Revises the provisions applicable to violations regarding electronic devices to incorporate the new part into chapter 339D. Amends the title of chapter 339D to "Electronic Waste and Television Recycling and Recovery Act". Makes clarifying amendments to chapter 339D, HRS. Deletes the annual sales of specialized computers provision for manufacturers of electronic devices. Prohibits television manufacturers and electronic device manufacturers from charging owners a fee to recycle televisions and electronic devices under certain circumstances. Requires that television manufacturers and electronic device manufacturers and their agents be responsible for following regulations and for adopting environmentally sound recycling programs. Requires recycling programs for electronic devices to be fully implemented and operational no later than January 1, 2010. (CD1
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EEP/EBM, JUD, FIN
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(
H
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7/16/2009 --
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 183, 7/15/2009, (Gov. Msg. No. 540).
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126
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HB1807 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO WATER QUALITY.
Water Quality
Authorizes the Director of Health to use federal moneys from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and other applicable federal acts to fund drinking water and wastewater infrastructure programs. Establishes exempt positions entitled total maximum daily load coordinators. (HB1807 CD1)
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ENE/TIA, WAM
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(
H
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6/8/2009 --
Act 098, on 6/8/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 396).
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127
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HB371 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Sunset; Naphtha Fuel Tax; Power Generation
Extends by three years the sunset provision relating to the tax on naphtha fuel sold for use in a power-generating facility. Increases the tax from 1 cent per gallon to 2 cents per gallon. (HB371 CD1)
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ENE, WAM
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(
H
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7/16/2009 --
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 198, 7/15/2009, (Gov. Msg. No. 555).
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SB447
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128
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