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HB46 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
Public Housing; Low-income Housing; Smoking Prohibition
Prohibits smoking in and around public housing projects or state low-income housing projects under the jurisdiction of the Hawaii public housing authority, with an exception for designated smoking areas. Allows for eviction upon a third violation of the smoking prohibition. (SD2)
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(S)
4/26/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 681).
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RHOADS
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HMS, JDL
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SB908
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HB238 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS.
Temporary Restraining Order; Violations
Adds a mandatory prison term of fifteen days and a fine of not less than $150 nor more than $600 for a person with certain prior convictions who is convicted for the first time for violation of a temporary restraining order. (SD1)
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(S)
4/19/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 625).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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HMS, JDL
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HB246 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
Appropriations; Grants; Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney
Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Career Criminal Prosecution Unit, prosecution in Drug Court, Hawaii's Opportunity Probation with Enforcement Program, and Victim Witness Assistance Program. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB246 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL/PGM, WAM
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HB280 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Agriculture; Hawaii-grown Coffee; Penal Code
Makes the offense of false labeling as to the geographic origin of Hawaii-grown coffee a class C felony. Authorizes the department of agriculture to adopt administrative rules relating to the inspection and documentation of the geographic origin of Hawaii-grown green coffee beans. Removes the requirement that all Hawaii-grown green coffee beans shall be inspected and certified by the Department of Agriculture unless otherwise specified by rules of the Department. Requires that no Hawaii-grown coffee beans shall be shipped outside the area of their geographic origin unless they have been marked with or contain documentation of geographic origin approved by the department of agriculture. (HB280 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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TSUJI
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AGR, JUD, FIN
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HB283 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund; Coffee Berry Borer Program
Authorizes the transfer during fiscal year 2012-2013 of $196,000 from the agricultural loan revolving fund to the pest inspection, quarantine, and eradication fund. Appropriates $196,000 for a program to control and eradicate the coffee berry borer. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB283 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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TSUJI, AWANA, CHONG, HAR, HERKES, ITO, Hashem, Morita, Yamashita
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AGR, FIN
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HB297 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE PROBATION SERVICES FEE.
Probation Services Fee; Deferred Plea
Imposes a probation services fee on any defendant granted a deferred acceptance of guilty or no contest plea. (SD1)
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(S)
4/23/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 644).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL, WAM
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HB302 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO THE PROBATION SERVICES SPECIAL FUND.
Probation Services Special Fund; Interstate Transfer Fee
Requires interstate transfer fees to be deposited into the probation services special fund. Clarifies the fund's uses. (SD2)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL, WAM
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HB304 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.
State Finances; Public Health, Welfare, and Education; Appropriation
Appropriates moneys from the general fund to provide grants for public health, welfare, and education. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB304 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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M. OSHIRO
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FIN, HLT, HUS, EDN
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HB425 HD3 SD2
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utility Rates
Requires the Public Utilities Commission, in exercising its authority and duties, to consider the costs and benefits of a diverse fossil fuel portfolio and of maximizing the efficiency of all electric utility assets to lower and stabilize the cost of electricity, without subverting the electric utilities' obligation to meet renewable portfolio standards. (SD2)
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(S)
5/11/2012 --
Act 099, 5/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1201).
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MORITA
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ENE, CPN
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HB461 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM MILITARY AND OVERSEAS VOTERS ACT.
Military and Overseas Voters Act
Enacts the Uniform Military and Overseas Voters Act to ensure ability of members of the military and others eligible voters who are overseas to participate in all elections for federal, state, and local offices. Authorizes ballots and balloting materials to be transmitted by facsimile or electronic mail. Makes conforming amendments. (SD1)
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(H)
4/30/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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KEITH-AGARAN
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JDL
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SB1080
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HB608 HD3 SD1 CD2
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Kidney; Liver; Transplants; Appropriations
Appropriates emergency funds, subject to dollar-for-dollar private matching funds, to be expended by the Department of Health for grants to The Queen's Medical Center to perform kidney and liver transplants and to National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii to maintain its chronic kidney disease management program. (HB608 CD2)
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(S)
2/6/2012 --
Act 001, 2/4/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1101).
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YAMANE
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HTH, WAM
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HB609 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Hawaii Medical Center-East
Authorizes the assimilation of Hawaii Medical Center-East into the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. (HB609 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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YAMANE
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HTH, WAM
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HB626 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII UNIFORM COLLABORATIVE LAW ACT.
Uniform Collaborative Law Act
Enacts Uniform Collaborative Law Act, which authorizes disputants to enter into collaborative law participation agreements signifying interest to resolve the dispute without intervention of a tribunal (court or other third party decision maker). Requires parties to a collaborative law process to disclose information fully, candidly, and informally without formal discovery. Subject to certain exceptions, disqualifies attorneys in the collaborative process (and their law firms) from appearing before a tribunal to represent a party in a proceeding related to the collaborative matter. (SD1)
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(S)
4/23/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 644).
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EVANS
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JDL
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HB679 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Firearm Owner Absolute Liability; National Rifle Association Certified Firearms Instructors; Exemption
Exempts National Rifle Association certified firearms instructors from absolute liability for injury or damage caused by discharge of their firearms during the course of providing firearms training at a firing range to persons seeking to acquire a firearms permit. (HB679 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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ITO, AWANA, CHANG, HAR, MCKELVEY, TSUJI, Ichiyama
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JDL
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HB755 HD3 SD2
RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
Public Housing; Evictions
Conforms public housing eviction procedural requirements to federal law. Deletes requirement of establishing at least one eviction board in each county. Decreases the minimum member requirement of the eviction board. Allows eviction boards to use video conferencing to conduct hearings. (SD2)
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(H)
4/30/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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CABANILLA, AWANA, BROWER, CHONG, MIZUNO, SAY, Chang, Har, Johanson, Marumoto, B. Oshiro
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HMS, JDL
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HB905 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO DELIVERY OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
Health and Human Services Delivery Plan; Procurement
Authorizes a state agency to require a provider to participate in health and human services delivery planning as a condition of the provider's contract. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB905 CD1)
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(S)
2/15/2012 --
Act 004, 2/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1104).
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YAMANE, AQUINO, CULLEN, MANAHAN, YAMASHITA
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HTH/HMS/WAM
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SB1141
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HB994 HD1
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Covered Loss Deductible
Excludes benefits paid or incurred under the workers' compensation law from the covered loss deductible. Effective January 1, 2013. (HB994 HD1)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 032, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1132).
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NAKASHIMA
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JDL, CPN
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HB1054 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Education; Board of Education; State Libraries
Authorizes affiliates of the Friends of the Library of Hawaii and certain nonprofit organizations supporting state library branches to use state library facilities for concessions, vending machines and other activities and to maintain their own accounts for the net proceeds under specified conditions. (HB1054 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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EDU
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SB1281
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HB1181 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
False Claims to the State and Counties
Brings laws relating to false claims to the State and to the counties into compliance with the federal False Claims Act in order to meet federal requirements that state laws provide the same or greater protections as those established under section 1909 of the Social Security Act. (SD1)
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(H)
4/27/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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CHOY (Introduced by request of another party)
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FIN, JUD
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HB1295 HD3 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO BUSINESS.
Unlicensed Contracting Offenses
Establishes unlicensed contracting activity as a misdemeanor offense; establishes habitual unlicensed contracting activity and unlicensed contractor fraud as felonies. Provides that each day of unlicensed contracting activity is a distinct and separate offense under certain circumstances. Exempts from the offense of unlicensed contracting activity an offense by a previously licensed licensee who inadvertently fails to renew an expired license. Effective 07/01/2012. (CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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MCKELVEY
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ERB, JUD/CPC, FIN
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HB1398 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Public-Private Partnerships
Authorizes Hawaii Public Housing Authority to develop public housing projects under a partnership or development agreement with a private party. Provides exemptions from chapters 103 and 103D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, if not prohibited by federal law or regulation. Requires annual report to the Legislature. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1398 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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JORDAN
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HSG, WLO, FIN
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HB1524 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL THEFT.
Agricultural Commodities; Criminal Penalties
Requires those sentenced for agricultural theft to provide restitution to the victim. Requires proof of identification from sellers of agricultural commodities. Establishes criminal penalties for failure to maintain a certificate of ownership or other written proof of ownership of agricultural commodities. Makes theft of agricultural commodities an offense of theft in the second degree and establishes lack of ownership or movement certificates as prima facie evidence of the theft. (SD2)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 666).
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HASHEM, AWANA, CHOY, MCKELVEY, TSUJI
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AGL, JDL
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HB1543 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE INDUSTRY LICENSING LAW.
Motor Vehicles; Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Distributors; Reimbursement for Parts
Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturer or distributor recovery or attempted recovery of increased warranty reimbursement to automobile dealers. Requires Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to review and compare costs of repairs. (HB1543 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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HERKES
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CPN
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HB1617 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Public Lands; Leases; Fair Compensation
Provides for fair compensation when leased public land for agricultural or pastoral uses is withdrawn, condemned, or taken for public purposes. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to extend commercial, hotel, resort, and industrial leases when the lessee makes qualifying substantial improvements to the leased land. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1617 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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CHANG, HAR, HERKES, MCKELVEY, NAKASHIMA, TSUJI, Souki
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WLH/JDL, WAM
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SB1530
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HB1666 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
Highway Safety; Negligent Homicide; Negligent Injury
Amends penalties for negligent homicide in the first degree, negligent homicide in the second degree, and negligent injury in the first degree when the incident involves a vulnerable highway user. Adds definitions. (HB1666 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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WOOLEY
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JDL
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HB1671 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Procurement Code; Protest; Administrative Proceedings
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. (SD2)
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(S)
4/23/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 644).
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CHOY
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PGM, JDL/WAM
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HB1695 SD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Tax Penalties
Prohibits penalties for erroneous claims for refund or credit from being added to tax underpayments on which penalties are already imposed for substantial understatements or misstatements. (SD1)
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(S)
4/25/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 676).
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CHOY
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WAM
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HB1698
RELATING TO QUALIFIED COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
Department of Human Resources Development; Qualified Community Rehabilitation Programs; Reporting
Removes the department of human resources development's requirement to report expenditures on qualified community rehabilitation programs to the legislature.
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 044, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1144).
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RHOADS
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HMS, WAM
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HB1705 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Taxation; Potable Water
Exempts from the state income and general excise taxes, privately-owned nonprofit public water systems that supply potable water to residential communities that lack any access to public utility water services and are federally tax-exempt under section 501(c)(12) of the Internal Revenue Code. (HB1705 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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EVANS
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WAM
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HB1726 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Energy Systems Development Special Fund; Barrel Tax
Extends the repeal date of the energy systems development special fund and periodic evaluation and plan of action requirements of the special fund to 2013 to match that of the environmental response, energy, and food security tax. Effective June 29, 2012. (HB1726 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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COFFMAN
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ENE, WAM
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HB1743
RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING.
Driver Licensing
Increases the gross vehicle weight rating of category (3) motor vehicle driver licenses to eighteen thousand pounds or less.
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(S)
4/4/2012 --
Act 010, 4/4/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1110).
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SOUKI, ICHIYAMA
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TIA
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HB1744 HD1
RELATING TO COMPENSATION.
Salaries; Legislature; Judiciary; Executive
Stipulates that the five per cent decrease to the legislative, executive, and judicial salaries applies to what the respective salaries were as of June 30, 2009, and remains at the specified salary rate until June 30, 2013. Repeals Act 85, Session Laws of Hawaii (SLH) 2009, as amended by Act 57, SLH 2011, as amended by this Act, at 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2013. Provides that the repeal of the aforementioned Acts for the period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2013, shall not be construed to restore or reinstate any leaves for vacation or sick leave, any salary reduction, or any other compensation reduced by the Acts. (HB1744 HD1)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 048, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1148).
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RHOADS, SAY
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JDL/WAM
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HB1746 HD1
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Condominiums; Metering of Utilities
Applies requirement for separate utility metering of nonresidential and residential condominium units to all condominium projects, regardless of when constructed.
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(S)
4/13/2012 --
Act 018, 4/12/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1118).
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RHOADS, BROWER, ICHIYAMA, LUKE, Saiki
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CPN
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SB2256
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HB1754 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Elections; Absentee Ballots; Unique Ballots; Office of Elections Package
Permits the mailing of absentee ballots to all registered voters in areas with fewer than five hundred voters that would otherwise require a unique ballot type and an individual polling place. (SD1)
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(S)
5/11/2012 --
Act 100, 5/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1202).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL
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SB2052
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HB1755 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Voter Registration; Electronic Registration; Appropriation
Updates voter registration laws, including authorizing the acceptance of electronic applications to register to vote; applies to all primary, special, nonpartisan, and general elections, beginning with the primary election of 2016. Makes an appropriation. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1755 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL, WAM
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SB2051
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HB1764 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE RESIDENCY OF APPOINTIVE OFFICERS.
Residency Requirements; State and County Appointed Officers; City and County of Honolulu Package
Allows the waiver of residency requirements for state or county department heads and deputies or assistants to a department head, when the appointed officer is required to have highly specialized or scientific knowledge or training and a qualified applicant who meets the residency requirement is not available to fill the position. (SD1)
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(S)
4/25/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 676).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL/WAM
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SB2070
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HB1765 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES.
Criminal History Record Checks for County Employees; City and County of Honolulu Package
Allows counties to conduct criminal history checks on prospective liquor commission employees, prospective employees working with vulnerable adults or seniors, employees for fire department and emergency medical services positions, and emergency management employees with certain additional requirements. (SD1)
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(H)
4/27/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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PGM/HMS, JDL
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SB2071
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HB1772
RELATING TO VIOLATION OF PRIVACY.
Violation of Privacy; Prosecuting Attorney Package
Amends the offense of violation of privacy in the second degree under section 711-1111, HRS, to exclude surveillance of another person in a stage of undress or sexual activity because that conduct is prohibited by the offense of privacy in the first degree under section 711-1110.9, HRS.
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(S)
4/25/2012 --
Act 059, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1160).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL
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SB2059
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HB1777 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO PRODUCTION OF RECORDS.
Production of Records; Prosecuting Attorney Package
Adds a new chapter to the Hawaii Revised Statutes allowing judges to order the production of records by persons or entities located outside of the State, in all criminal cases. Requires a Hawaii resident served with criminal process from another state to comply with the criminal process. Amends the definition of summons under section 836-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to include subpeonas ad testificandum and duces tecum. (SD1)
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(S)
4/26/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 681).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL
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SB2064
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HB1788 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO COMPUTER CRIME.
Computer Crime; Computer Fraud; Unauthorized Access
Creates a third degree of computer fraud. Clarifies the elements of computer fraud in the first and second degrees. Deletes a defense to computer fraud in the first degree. Increases the class penalty for all computer fraud and unauthorized access offenses. (HB1788 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, BROWER, C. LEE, LUKE, NISHIMOTO, RHOADS
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EDT, JDL
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HB1791 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO HOMICIDE.
Sentencing; Manslaughter
Amends drivers license revocation provisions to require revocation for a period of time as determined by the sentencing court when a driver is convicted of manslaughter involving a vehicle or for negligent homicide in the first or second degrees. Allows for a term of imprisonment when a convicted defendant is sentenced to probation for manslaughter for a period of time to be determined by the sentencing court. Clarifies statutory language to specify that probation is an available sentence for manslaughter. (HB1791 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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KEITH-AGARAN, Souki, Yamashita
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TIA, JDL
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SB2973
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HB1800 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Judiciary; Supplemental Appropriations; Judiciary Package
Appropriates funds to the Judiciary for FY 2012-2013.
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL, WAM
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SB2054
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HB1838 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO STATE BONDS.
General Obligation Bond Declaration
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by article VII, section 13 of the State Constitution to declare that the issuance of authorized bonds will not cause the debt limit to be exceeded. (HB1838 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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OSHIRO
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WAM
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HB1858
RELATING TO WORKFORCE INFORMATION.
Executive Branch Workforce Demographic Information; Annual Reports
Requires the Director of Human Resources Development to annually report workforce demographic information to the Legislature. Effective July 1, 2012.
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(S)
4/13/2012 --
Act 016, 4/12/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1116).
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OSHIRO, RHOADS
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JDL
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HB1868 HD1
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
Telecommunications; Rates; Basic Exchange Service
Limits to retail basic exchange services the services for which a telecommunications carrier must obtain approval from the Public Utilities Commission to charge a rate higher than the filed tariff rate. (HB1868 HD1)
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(S)
4/27/2012 --
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 074, 4/25/2012, (Gov. Msg. No. 1175).
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HERKES
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EDT, CPN
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SB2108
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HB1874
RELATING TO VOG.
Vog; Task Force on Vog; Membership
Expands membership on the Task Force on Vog to include any representative or senator representing a district on the Island of Hawaii that is impacted by vog.
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(S)
4/25/2012 --
Act 064, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1165).
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HERKES
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PGM/HTH, WAM
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HB1875 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO FORECLOSURES.
Mortgage Foreclosures; Homeowner Association Liens and Assessments
Implements the 2011 recommendations of the mortgage foreclosure task force, and other best practices, to address various issues relating to the mortgage foreclosures law and related issues affecting homeowner association liens and the collection of unpaid assessments. Repeals the nonjudicial foreclosure process under part I of chapter 667, HRS. Makes permanent the mortgage foreclosure dispute resolution program and the process for converting nonjudicial foreclosures of residential property into judicial foreclosures. (CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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HERKES
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CPN, JDL
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HB1879 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE ONE CALL CENTER.
One Call Center; Pest Control Operators; Exemption; Public Utilities Commission
Extends until June 30, 2015, the sunset provision in section 5 of Act 72, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009, which exempts pest control operators' activities from the definition of "excavation". Requires exempt pest control operators to attend training provided or approved by the Hawaii One Call Center. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to conduct an investigation on the risks of residential pest control application and report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2014. Effective June 29, 2012. (HB1879 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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HERKES (Introduced by request of another party)
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CPN
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SB2432
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HB1892 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE REAPPORTIONMENT COMMISSION.
Reapportionment Commission; Appropriation
Places the Reapportionment Commission within the Office of Elections for administrative purposes. Directs the Chief Election Officer to request an appropriation from the general fund to support the Reapportionment Commission, to be effective in the year in which it is constituted. (HB1892 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY
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JDL, WAM
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HB1925 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
Liquor; Manufacturer License
Allows holders of Class 1 manufacturer liquor licenses to sell beer, wine, or other specified liquor manufactured or distilled on the licensee's premises from fruit or other products grown in the State, in any quantity to wholesalers in original packages or for private use and consumption. (HB1925 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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KEITH-AGARAN, BROWER, KAWAKAMI, C. LEE, LUKE, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, Aquino, Chang, Chong, Choy, Nakashima, Souki, Tsuji
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AGL/PGM
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SB2974
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HB1942 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Agriculture; Electronic Importer Manifest; Appropriation
Allows moneys in the Pest Inspection, Quarantine, and Eradication Fund to be expended for the Electronic Importer Manifest Program. Makes an appropriation for the program. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1942 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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TSUJI, AWANA, CHONG, HASHEM, ITO, MCKELVEY
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AGL, WAM
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SB2460
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HB1943 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Department of Agriculture; Invasive Species Detector Inspector Positions; Appropriation
Makes an appropriation to the Department of Agriculture to fund the plant quarantine detector-dog program. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1943 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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TSUJI, AWANA, HASHEM, ITO, MCKELVEY, Chong
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AGL, WAM
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HB1953 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.
Emergency Medical Care; Appropriation
Appropriates funds to increase the on-call availability of emergency medical services and ambulance services on the Leeward Coast of Oahu. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1953 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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YAMANE, AQUINO, CULLEN, HAR, SAY
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HTH, WAM
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HB1957 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE INFORMATION.
Health Care Information; Privacy
Clarifies that persons and entities governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), who use or disclose individually identifiable health information in a manner that is consistent with HIPAA regulations, shall be deemed to be in compliance with Hawaii's privacy laws and rules. (HB1957 CD1)
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(H)
4/27/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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YAMANE, BELATTI, HANOHANO, C. LEE, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, WOOLEY
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HTH, JDL
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HB1964 HD2
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Insurance; Cancer treatment
Limits out-of-pocket costs for cancer treatment under health insurance plans. (HB1964 HD2)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 030, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1130).
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YAMANE
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HTH, CPN
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HB1965
RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PHARMACISTS.
Continuing Education Requirement for Pharmacists
Clarifies the continuing education requirement for pharmacists.
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(S)
4/18/2012 --
Act 024, 4/17/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1124).
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YAMANE
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CPN
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HB1967 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO MEDICAL CLAIM CONCILIATION.
Medical Claim Conciliation; Medical Inquiry and Conciliation Panels
Amends the medical tort chapter of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, to make the medical claim conciliation process less adversarial and to emphasize inquiry, conciliation, and settlement. Renames the panels as medical inquiry and conciliation panels. Effective January 1, 2013. (SD2)
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(S)
4/23/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 644).
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YAMANE, MANAHAN, MORIKAWA, SAY
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HTH, CPN
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SB2469
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HB1968 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO CIGARETTES.
Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Special Fund; Appropriation
Appropriates $400,000 out of the temporary deposits account in the trust fund of the department of labor and industrial relations to the credit of the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund. Appropriates $400,000 out of the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund for two full-time positions and other costs to administer the reduced ignition propensity cigarettes program. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1968 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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YAMANE, AQUINO, CULLEN, MANAHAN, SAY
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CPN, WAM
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SB2149
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HB1972 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Historic Preservation Program; Fees; Signage
Limits department of land and natural resources fees for its comprehensive historic preservation program to amounts that are proportional to the nature and complexity of the projects or services provided, and adjusted from time to time to ensure that the proceeds, together with all other fines, income, and penalties collected under this chapter, do not surpass the annual operating costs of the comprehensive historic preservation program; requires development and implementation of interpretive signage for historic or cultural properties owned by the State and the counties. Requires the Hawaii historic places review board to develop policies on signage in historic districts. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1972 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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EVANS, CARROLL
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EDT/WLH, WAM
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HB1974 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO VETERANS.
Armed Services; Veterans; Burial
Removes the residency requirements for the burial of members of the armed services and their dependents in veterans cemeteries. Establishes criteria consistent with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs eligibility requirements for burial in a national or state cemetery. Repealed June 30, 2015. (HB1974 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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EVANS, AQUINO, CABANILLA, CULLEN, ITO, M. LEE, MCKELVEY, TAKAI, Oshiro
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PGM, WAM
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HB1984 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
Hawaiian Language; Month; February; Public Documents; Letterhead; Symbols
Designates the month of February as "Olelo Hawai‘i Month" to celebrate and encourage the use of Hawaiian language. Requires that all letterheads, documents, symbols, and emblems of the State and other political subdivisions include accurate and appropriate Hawaiian names and language. Establishes references for accurate, appropriate, and authentic Hawaiian names and words, including proper Hawaiian spelling and punctuation. (HB1984 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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HAW, ERB
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SB2175
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HB2002 HD1
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE LEGISLATURE, THE AUDITOR, THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, THE OMBUDSMAN, AND THE ETHICS COMMISSION.
Legislative Appropriations
Appropriates funds to provide for the expenses of the Legislature, Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Ombudsman, and Ethics Commission. (HB2002 HD1)
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(S)
2/15/2012 --
Act 005, 2/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1105).
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OSHIRO
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WAM
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HB2004 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Unlawful Operation of Motor Carriers
Modifies the relevant state of mind regarding the unlawful operation of motor carriers from "knowingly and wilfully" to "intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly". Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2004 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SOUKI, AQUINO, CULLEN, ICHIYAMA, KEITH-AGARAN, OKAMURA, YAMASHITA
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TRN, JUD, FIN
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SB2337
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HB2012 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
State budget.
To adjust and request appropriations for Fiscal Biennium 2011 13 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs.
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(H)
5/4/2012 --
Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 839).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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WAM
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SB2690
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HB2013 HD2 SD1
RELATED TO MIXED MARTIAL ARTS.
Mixed Martial Arts; Definition
Amends the definition of mixed martial arts to include kickboxing, pankration, muay Thai, and xtreme martial arts. (SD1)
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(S)
5/25/2012 --
Act 102, 5/22/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1204).
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CHANG, AWANA, CULLEN, ICHIYAMA, ITO, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, OKAMURA, TSUJI, YAMASHITA, Cabanilla, Chong, Har, Hashem
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EDT, CPN
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SB2109
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HB2023
RELATING TO THE CENTER FOR NURSING.
University of Hawaii; Nursing; Fees
Makes permanent the assessment and deposit of center for nursing fees into the compliance resolution fund and distribution of those funds to the credit of the center for nursing special fund.
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 053, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1153).
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M. LEE, AWANA, CABANILLA, MIZUNO, TAKAI, Jordan, Rhoads
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CPN, WAM
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HB2030 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.
Emergency Vehicle; Move Over
Requires motorists to "move over" when passing a stationary emergency vehicle on a highway. Requires driver to slow down to a reasonable and prudent speed that is safe under the circumstances when an emergency road situation exists ahead of the driver. Defines "emergency vehicle". Exempts violation from proof of financial responsibility law. Provides for a violation if a violation does not involving death or bodily injury. Requires prosecution for existing applicable criminal offense for death or bodily injury. (SD1)
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(H)
4/30/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, BROWER, CULLEN, FONTAINE, JOHANSON, KAWAKAMI, C. LEE, LUKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, RHOADS, SAY, SOUKI, TAKUMI, YAMASHITA
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TIA/PGM
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HB2078 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Transient Accommodations; Registration Identification Number; Advertisements; Websites; Department of Taxation; Local Contact
Requires any operator of a transient accommodation to designate a local contact residing on the same island as the transient accommodation. Requires that all advertisements and solicitations on websites for transient accommodations display registration identification numbers. Effective July 1, 2012. Repealed on December 31, 2015. (HB2078 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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CHOY
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TOU, CPC, FIN
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HB2096 HD1
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY.
Employment Security; Weekly Benefit Amounts; Contribution Rate Schedules; Unemployment Compensation Fund
Sets the maximum weekly benefit amount at seventy-five per cent of the average weekly wage from April 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012. Sets, for calendar year 2012, the employer contribution rate at schedule F. Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations director to accept loans from the State Director of Finance or from the federal government under Title XII of the Social Security Act. Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations director to increase the employment and training assessment in increments of .01 per cent retroactive to January 1, 2012, for payment of interest on federal loans for unemployment insurance benefits. Requires the Act to apply retroactively to January 1, 2012. (HB2096 HB1)
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(S)
3/9/2012 --
Act 006, 3/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1106).
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RHOADS, AQUINO, AWANA, BELATTI, BROWER, CABANILLA, CARROLL, CHANG, CHONG, CHOY, COFFMAN, CULLEN, EVANS, HANOHANO, HAR, HASHEM, HERKES, ICHIYAMA, ITO, JORDAN, KAWAKAMI, KEITH-AGARAN, C. LEE, M. LEE, LUKE, MANAHAN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OKAMURA, OSHIRO, SAY, TAKAI, TOKIOKA, TSUJI, WOOLEY, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, Saiki, Souki, Takumi
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JDL/WAM
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SB3027
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HB2099 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Workers' Compensation; Attorney's Fees; Costs
Clarifies that attorney's fees may be included in costs that may be assessed against a party who brings, prosecutes, or defends a workers' compensation claim without reasonable ground. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2099 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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RHOADS
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JDL, WAM
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HB2100 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO BEES.
University of Hawaii; Bees; Hives; Research; Appropriation
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for statewide bee hive research. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2100 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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TSUJI, AWANA, BROWER, CHANG, CHOY, EVANS, HANOHANO, HASHEM, HERKES, MCKELVEY, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, YAMASHITA, Coffman
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EDU/AGL, WAM
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HB2113 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Fireworks; Aerial Luminaries Package
Bans the ignition, possession, selling, offering for sale, and use of aerial luminaries. (SD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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YAMANE, AQUINO, CULLEN, MANAHAN
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PBM, JUD, FIN
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SB2152
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HB2127
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR HAWAII PREPARATORY ACADEMY.
Hawaii Preparatory Academy; Special Revenue Purpose Bonds
Extends the lapse date, from 6/30/12 to 6/30/17, of the special purpose revenue bonds that were authorized to assist Hawaii Preparatory Academy in Act 116, SLH 2007.
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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EVANS, AWANA, CHANG, COFFMAN, HANOHANO, MCKELVEY, Herkes, Nakashima
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EDU, WAM
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SB2651
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HB2133
RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Designates October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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(S)
4/26/2012 --
Act 073, 4/25/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1174).
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MIZUNO, AQUINO, AWANA, BROWER, MANAHAN, YAMANE
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HMS/EDT
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HB2143
RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
HPHA Board of Directors; Resident Board Members; Nominations
Provides the Hawaii Public Housing Authority resident advisory board the flexibility to submit a list of no less than three but no more than five names of nominees to fill the resident member seat on the Hawaii Public Housing Authority Board of Directors.
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(S)
4/13/2012 --
Act 019, 4/12/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1119).
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CABANILLA, Aquino, Carroll, Chong, Keith-Agaran
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HMS
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HB2150 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Land Use; Agricultural Districts; Photovoltaic Systems
Authorizes the use of photovoltaic systems, biogas, and other small-scale renewable energy systems producing energy solely for use in the agricultural activities of the fee or leasehold owner of property in agricultural districts. (SD1)
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(H)
4/30/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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CHANG, HAR, HASHEM, HERKES, ICHIYAMA, ITO, SOUKI, TSUJI
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AGL, ENE/WLH
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SB2376
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HB2162 HD1
RELATING TO UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE ARTICLE 9.
Uniform Commercial Code; Secured Transactions
Implements the amendments to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, relating to secured transactions, set forth by the Uniform Law Commission. Effective July 1, 2013. (HB2162 HD1)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 033, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1133).
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HERKES
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CPN, JDL
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HB2169 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY.
Public Accountancy; Peer Review; Attest
Establishes a peer review process for public accounting firms that engage in attest work. (SD1)
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(S)
4/23/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 644).
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CHOY
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CPN
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HB2175 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Task Force Members; Ethics Code
Exempts task force members from certain requirements, restrictions, and prohibitions of the State's code of ethics. Defines task force. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2175 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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KEITH-AGARAN, BROWER, CABANILLA, CARROLL, CHONG, HERKES, ITO, LUKE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAY, SOUKI, TSUJI, YAMASHITA
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JDL
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SB2560
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HB2179 SD1
RELATING TO THE AUDITOR.
Auditor; Salary
Allows the diminishment of the auditor's salary during the auditor's term of office by general law applicable to all salaried officers. (SD1)
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(H)
4/27/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY
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JDL, WAM
|
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HB2181
RELATING TO VACANCIES.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Board of Trustees; Vacancies; Election
Amends the deadline to file nomination papers associated with filling a vacancy in the membership of the board of trustees of OHA, to ensure compliance with provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, P.L. 111-84, mandating the mailing of absentee ballots to uniformed and overseas voters no later than forty-five days prior to an election.
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(S)
4/18/2012 --
Act 026, 4/17/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1126).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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HWN/PGM, JDL
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HB2226 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO AN AUTOMATED VICTIM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM.
Automated Victim Information and Notification System; Automated Victim Information and Notification System Special Fund
Codifies the Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification System and establishes an Automated Victim Information and Notification System Special Fund. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2226 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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M. LEE, HANOHANO, ICHIYAMA, MARUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, PINE, THIELEN, Aquino, Belatti, Carroll, Evans, Luke
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PGM, WAM
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SB2581
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HB2232 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Health; Physicians; Medical School Students; Pelvic Examinations; Informed Consent
Addresses the circumstances under which pelvic examinations may be performed by certain health care providers and medical students on anesthetized or unconscious female patients. (HB2232 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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JORDAN, BELATTI, CARROLL, EVANS, HANOHANO, M. LEE, MARUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, PINE, RIVIERE, WOOLEY, YAMANE, Luke
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HTH, JDL
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SB2578
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HB2242 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR VETERINARIANS.
Veterinarians; Continuing Education
Establishes a veterinary license renewal requirement of at least twenty continuing education credit hours, to be completed by June 30, 2016, the licensing renewal deadline in order to hold a valid license for the period beginning July 1, 2017, and thereafter. (SD1)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 666).
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HASHEM, AQUINO, HERKES, ICHIYAMA, KEITH-AGARAN, WOOLEY, YAMANE
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CPN
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SB2522
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HB2244 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE INSPECTORS.
Agriculture; Department of Agriculture; Inspections; Deputy Inspectors; Fees
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to establish compliance agreements with the federal government and other states for inspections conducted in the state of origin for the import and export of plant commodities. (HB2244 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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HASHEM, EVANS, TSUJI, Aquino, McKelvey, Yamashita
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AGL/PGM, WAM
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HB2248 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR HAWAII PACIFIC UNIVERSITY.
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Hawaii Pacific University
Authorizes the issuance of up to $120,000,000 in special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Pacific University. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2248 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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ITO, NISHIMOTO
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EDU, WAM
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SB2525
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HB2251 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Voting; Elections by Mail
Authorizes the county clerk of a county with a population of less than one hundred eighty thousand to mail an absentee ballot to all registered voters on any island of the county that is not the county seat of government. (HB2251 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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MORIKAWA, KEITH-AGARAN
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JDL, WAM
|
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HB2254 HD1
RELATING TO THE PRETAX TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT.
Pretax Transportation Benefit; Statewide
Allows the chief executive of certain jurisdictions of the State, including the counties, to establish a wage and salary reduction benefit program which qualifies as a pretax transportation benefit program within the meaning of section 132 of the Internal Revenue Code. Authorizes the chief executive to enter into all contracts necessary to establish, administer, and maintain such a program. (HB2254 HD1)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 045, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1145).
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MORIKAWA, HANOHANO, Ichiyama, Keith-Agaran, Nakashima, Saiki, Tsuji
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JDL, WAM
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HB2257 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING.
Licensing; Licensure by Endorsement; Licensure by Reciprocity; Nonresident Military Spouses
Permits licensure by endorsement or licensure by reciprocity in certain situations for a nonresident military spouse. Establishes procedures for a nonresident military spouse to receive a license by endorsement or license by reciprocity. Permits issuance of a temporary license if certain requirements are met. Requires the licensing authority to expedite consideration of the application and issuance of a license by endorsement, license by reciprocity, or temporary license to a qualified nonresident military spouse. (SD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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AQUINO, CULLEN, HAR, ICHIYAMA, ITO, LUKE, MANAHAN, SAY, SOUKI, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, Fontaine, Johanson, M. Lee
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CPN
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HB2258 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING.
Professional and Vocational Licensing; Military Education, Training, and Service
Requires professional and vocational licensing boards to consider relevant military education, training, and service as part of the evaluation process toward the qualifications of a license. Requires the licensing administrator of the professional and vocational licensing division of the department of commerce and consumer affairs to communicate the intent of this Act to each licensing authority and report to the legislature. Repeals June 30, 2022. (SD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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AQUINO, CABANILLA, CHONG, CULLEN, HAR, ITO, MANAHAN, YAMANE
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CPN
|
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HB2264 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY.
Employment Security; Unemployment Insurance Contribution Rate Schedule; Unemployment Compensation Fund
Increases employer contribution rates to the state unemployment compensation fund. Effective 01/01/13. (SD1)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 666).
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YAMASHITA, RHOADS
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JDL, WAM
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HB2265 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE STATE PROCUREMENT CODE.
Procurement; Small Purchases; Electronic Procurement
Makes permanent the amendments made to section 103D-305, Hawaii Revised Statutes, by Act 175, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009. Amends section 103D-305, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify procurement officer responsibilities; require procurements greater than $50,000 for construction to require performance and payment bonds; and require procurements of $25,000 to less than $250,000 to be made in accordance with small purchase procedures. Reenacts the amendments made to sections 103D-709, 103D-710(c), and 103D-710(e), Hawaii Revised Statutes, by Act 175, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009. (CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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YAMASHITA
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PGM, WAM
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SB2688
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HB2266 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Information Technology Steering Committee; Members
Clarifies that the information technology steering committee shall consist of eleven members: four members to be appointed by the senate president, four members to be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, one member to be appointed by the chief justice, and one member to be appointed by the governor, with the chief information officer to serve as the chair. (SD1)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 666).
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YAMASHITA, CHONG, CHOY, MCKELVEY
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EDT
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HB2273 SD1
RELATING TO CONCUSSIONS.
Concussions; Concussion Awareness Program; School Athletics
Requires the DOE and the Hawaii High School Athletic Association to develop a concussion awareness program to provide guidelines for public and private schools. (SD1)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 666).
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YAMANE
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EDU/HTH, WAM
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SB2538
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HB2275 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO HOSPITALS.
Hospital Sustainability Fee; Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund
Establishes a hospital sustainability fee and the hospital sustainability program special fund to receive moneys from the hospital sustainability fee to receive federal medicaid matching funds under the QUEST Expanded Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver. Requires the Department of Human Services to charge and collect a provider fee on health care items or services provided by hospitals. Effective July 1, 2012. Repealed on June 30, 2013. (HB2275 CD1)
|
(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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YAMANE, CHONG, MIZUNO, Say
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HTH/HMS, WAM
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SB2467
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HB2290 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH.
Children and Youth Day and Month; Children and Youth Summit; Public Events; Capitol Grounds
Authorizes public events celebrating Children and Youth Day to be held on State Capitol grounds on the first Sunday in October and public events, such as the Children and Youth Summit, to be held on State Capitol grounds in the month of October, unless otherwise determined by the governor. (HB2290 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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MIZUNO, AQUINO, AWANA, CULLEN, EVANS, HANOHANO, HAR, ICHIYAMA, MCKELVEY, OKAMURA, PINE, THIELEN, Johanson
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HMS, WAM
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SB2591
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HB2295 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO CYBERBULLYING.
Cyberbullying; Penal Code
Amends the offense of use of a computer in the commission of a separate crime to also include knowingly using a computer to pursue, surveil, contact, harass, annoy, or alarm a victim or intended victim of certain offenses. (SD2)
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(S)
4/25/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 676).
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WOOLEY, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIMOTO, RHOADS, TAKUMI
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EDT, JDL
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HB2296 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO ANIMAL WELFARE.
Exotic Animals; Bears; Prohibitions
Prohibits the purchase, sale, transportation, and delivery of any product, item, or substance containing, labeled, or advertised as containing bear gallbladders or bile. (SD1)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 666).
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WOOLEY, C. LEE, NISHIMOTO, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran
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JDL
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HB2302 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Temporary Civil Service Exemption; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Public Housing Renovations
Exempts temporarily from state civil service, persons hired or contracted to repair and maintain vacant state housing units. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2302 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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CABANILLA, CHONG, Aquino, Yamashita
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HSG, ERB/LAB, FIN
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HB2314 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Transient Accommodations Tax; Convention Center Enterprise Special Fund
Provides for the allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues to the convention center enterprise special fund on a fiscal year basis; authorizes unexpended and unencumbered moneys determined by the Hawaii tourism authority to be in excess of any unencumbered reserve remaining in the convention center enterprise special fund at the close of fiscal year 2011-2012 to be expended by the authority for repair and maintenance projects of the Hawaii convention center. (SD1)
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(H)
5/2/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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BROWER, AWANA, KEITH-AGARAN, C. LEE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, TAKUMI, TOKIOKA
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TSM, WAM
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SB2114
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HB2319 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Economic Development; Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation; Venture Accelerator Funding Program; Appropriation
Establishes a venture accelerator funding program under the Hawaii strategic development corporation to assist the State's technology businesses to compete for investment capital. Appropriates funds; provided that up to $250,000 shall be expended for project oversight of program awardees. (CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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MCKELVEY, CHOY, YAMASHITA
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EDT, WAM
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HB2320 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Ignition Interlock; Repeat Intoxicated Drivers
Clarifies recommendations of the ignition interlock implementation task force. Allows for renewal of a driver's license revoked for impaired driving. Allows repeat intoxicated drivers to install ignition interlock devices in any vehicle they operate, by eliminating the requirement to surrender motor vehicle registrations and license plates. Provides guidelines for ignition interlock instruction permits and ignition interlock permits. Allows individuals with a lifetime revocation to apply for reinstatement of license and privilege to operate a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock after five years with an ignition interlock permit. Requires courts to grant petition for reinstatement if certain requirements are met. Makes housekeeping amendments to chapter 291E. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2320 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SOUKI, AQUINO, CULLEN, HAR, ICHIYAMA, M. LEE, OKAMURA, TAKUMI, YAMASHITA, Fontaine, Johanson
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TIA/JDL/PGM, WAM
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HB2326 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Tax Review Commission; Report
Extends the reporting date of the 2010-2012 Tax Review Commission. Effective May 2, 2012. (HB2326 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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YAMASHITA, CHONG, CHOY
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WAM
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HB2328 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Taxation; Estate and Transfer Tax; Leased Fee Interest Sale; Capital Gains; Exempt from Taxation
Establishes the Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax as a new chapter within the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Extends the sunset provision of Act 166, Session Laws of Hawaii 2007, to extend the exemption from taxation of capital gains realized from the sale of leased fee interest in condominium units to association of apartment owners or residential cooperative corporations until January 1, 2018. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2328 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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CHOY
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WAM
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HB2347 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR REVENUE-PRODUCING UNDERTAKINGS.
General Obligation Bonds; Revenue-Producing Undertakings
Permits the pledging of receipts that are in addition to, and are not derived from, an undertaking or loan program for which the general obligation bonds are issued. (HB2347 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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PGM, WAM
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HB2374 SD1
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF LANGUAGE ACCESS.
Office of Language Access
Transfers the Office of Language Access to the Department of Health, as an administratively attached agency. Effective 7/1/2012. (SD1)
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(S)
4/23/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 644).
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YAMANE, AQUINO, CULLEN, MANAHAN
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HTH/JDL, WAM
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SB2658
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HB2375 SD2
RELATING TO THE MORTGAGE RESCUE FRAUD PREVENTION ACT.
Property Foreclosures, Liens, and Encumbrances; Mortgage Rescue Fraud Prevention Act
Requires the office of consumer protection to educate consumers about fraudulent activities that may be committed against homeowners who face property foreclosures, liens, or encumbrances, as appropriate. Establishes criminal penalties and a mandatory fine for certain violations of the mortgage rescue fraud prevention act. (SD2)
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(H)
5/2/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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YAMANE
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CPN/JDL, WAM
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HB2398 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO LAND USE.
PLDC; Stadium Facilities Special Fund
Transfers development rights of certain lands under the division of boating and ocean recreation and land division to the public land development corporation. Exempts certain lands from the definition of public land under chapter 171, HRS, but requires legislative approval for the sale or gift of those lands. Creates the stadium facilities special fund into which shall be deposited a portion of the proceeds generated by the PLDC on Aloha stadium lands and facilities. Allows the PLDC to contract with state and county agencies for lease management services of PLDC-controlled land. Clarifies the definition of development rights. (SD1)
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(H)
5/2/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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COFFMAN, EVANS
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WLH/WAM
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HB2409 SD1
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Consumer Protection; Lending Practices; Military Sentinel Network
Authorizes the director of commerce and consumer affairs to enforce certain federal laws to protect military members and their families from abusive lending practices. (SD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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AQUINO, CABANILLA, CHONG, CULLEN, HAR, HERKES, ITO, MANAHAN, SAY, YAMANE
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PGM, CPN
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HB2410 HD1
RELATING TO THE MILITARY.
Support for Military Presence in Hawaii; Memorandum of Understanding
Requires the Governor, on behalf of the State, to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the United States Department of Defense to enhance the State's relationship with the military and provide continued support for the military's presence in Hawaii. (HB2410 HD1)
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(S)
4/25/2012 --
Act 065, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1166).
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AQUINO, CABANILLA, CULLEN, FONTAINE, HAR, HERKES, ICHIYAMA, ITO, JOHANSON, MANAHAN, MCKELVEY, SAY, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, Chong, M. Lee, Takumi
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PGM, WAM
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HB2415 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Medicaid; Department of Human Services; Task Force
Establishes a joint task force to assist the Department of Human Services in exploring the development and possible implementation of a medicaid buy-in program for working individuals with disabilities. (HB2415 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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CHONG, ITO, MIZUNO, Carroll, Evans
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HMS, WAM
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HB2429 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
Board of Agriculture
Allows ex officio members of the Board of Agriculture to designate one representative each for board meetings. (SD1)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 666).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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AGL
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SB2691
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HB2436 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE INFORMATION PRIVACY AND SECURITY COUNCIL.
Information Privacy and Security Council
Establishes the chief information officer or that officer's designee as the chair of the information privacy and security council. (SD1)
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(S)
4/19/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 625).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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EDT
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SB2698
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HB2437 HD1
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Elections; Emergency Appropriation
Makes an emergency appropriation of $1,725,000 for fiscal year 2011-2012 to fund the voting system contract for conducting of the 2012 elections and ensure compliance with federal law. (HB2437 HD1)
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(S)
3/19/2012 --
Act 007, 3/19/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1107).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL/WAM
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SB2699
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HB2438 HD2
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
Claims Against State; Emergency Appropriations
Makes emergency appropriations for claims against the State or its officers or employees that were submitted during the Regular Session of 2011 but for which funds were not appropriated. (HB2438 HD2)
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(S)
3/19/2012 --
Act 008, 3/19/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1108).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL/WAM
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SB2700
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HB2439 HD1
RELATING TO EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Definitions
Amends the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund law to add a new definition of "credited service" and to clarify the definitions of "employee" and "part-time, temporary, and seasonal or casual employee." (HB2439 HD1)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 036, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1136).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL, WAM
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SB2701
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HB2441 HD2
RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT.
Child Support Enforcement
Includes the date that services for remuneration were first performed as information to be provided to the Child Support Enforcement Agency through the new hire reporting process. Establishes notice and time limit requirements for employers or unions in receipt of notice regarding health insurance for a dependent child. (HB2441 HD2)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 035, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1135).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL
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SB2703
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HB2448 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Medicaid
Part I establishes a formula for calculating the amount to be contributed by the State towards a claimant's attorney's fees and costs, in lieu of recovering the full amount. Defines the term "medical institution". Clarifies that the lien amount in the notice of the lien sent by the Department of Human Services for reimbursement of medicaid benefits shall be presumed to be valid. Part II allows for a fair and equitable reimbursement system for all clients under the medicaid program for community based caregiver services. Allows for a fair and equitable referral system for medicaid clients transferring from hospitals to community-based care homes. (HB2448 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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HMS/JDL, WAM
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SB2710
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HB2454 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE RAP BACK PROGRAM OF THE HAWAII CRIMINAL JUSTICE DATA CENTER.
Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center; Rap Back Program
Allows programs statutorily authorized to obtain criminal history record checks on employment and licensing applicants to participate in the rap back program. (SD1)
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(S)
4/23/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 644).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL
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SB2716
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HB2458
RELATING TO CONVERSIONS BY NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS.
Nonprofit Corporations; Conversions
Repeals provisions regarding conversions by nonprofit corporations.
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 037, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1137).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL
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SB2720
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HB2476 HD1 SD2 CD1
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
Appropriations; Claims Against State
Makes appropriations for claims against the State or its officers or employees. (HB2476 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL, WAM
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SB2738
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HB2487 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Employees' Retirement System
Amends the allowance and age requirements for service by water safety officers who become a member after June 30, 2012. Amends the ordinary disability and death retirement allowance for persons becoming a class H member after June 30, 2012. Requires employers to pay the additional costs resulting from significant non-base pay increases. Adds various definitions to part II of chapter 88, HRS. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2487 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL, WAM
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SB2749
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HB2491 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust
Authorizes the board of trustees of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund to create a trust fund for the purpose of receiving employer contributions that will prefund post-employment health and other benefit costs for retirees and their beneficiaries. (SD1)
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(H)
5/2/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL, WAM
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SB2753
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HB2492 HD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund
Changes the date that the base monthly contribution is annually adjusted from July 1 of each year to January 1 of each year. (HB2492 HD1)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 038, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1138).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL, WAM
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SB2754
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HB2495 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.
Collective Bargaining Cost Items
Provides funds for the salary increases and other cost adjustments for fiscal biennium 2011-2013 for adjustments related to the "favored nation" provision in the supplemental agreement negotiated between the University of Hawaii and the exclusive representative of collective bargaining units (2), (3), (4), and (8) and their excluded counterparts. (HB2495 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL, WAM
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SB2757
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HB2502 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO MORTGAGE SERVICERS.
Mortgage Servicers; Mortgage Loan Modifications
Requires mortgage servicers who provide loan-modification services to be properly licensed. Authorizes the Commissioner of Financial Institutions to require all mortgage servicers to register with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System. (HB2502 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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CPN, WAM
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SB2764
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HB2508 HD1
RELATING TO COLLECTION AGENCIES.
Collection Agencies; Exempt Out-of-State; Limitations; Disciplinary Action; Fines
Clarifies and strengthens enforcement provisions for exempt out-of-state collection agencies and increases fines for collection agencies governed under chapter 443B, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (HB2508 HD1)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 052, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1152).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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CPN, WAM
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SB2770
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HB2513 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Public Schools; School Health Aides
Repeals certain operational requirements for student health programs established for a 1970 pilot project. (HB2513 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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EDU, WAM
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SB2775
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HB2515 HD3 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO CRIME.
Probation; Theft of Property; Sentencing
Allows a sentence of probation for certain second-time convictions for certain drug offenses. Allows probation for a period of four years for certain class B or class C felonies. Requires the defendant's probation officer to report to the court concerning compliance with the conditions of the defendant's probation. (HB2515 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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PGM/JDL, WAM
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SB2777
|
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HB2526 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDERS.
Telecommunications and Cable Television Providers; Reporting Requirements
Beginning 3/1/2013, requires reporting by telecommunications and cable television providers to the department of commerce and consumer affairs and requires confidentiality for certain information and reports submitted. (SD2)
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(H)
5/2/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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CPC, ERB, FIN
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SB2788
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HB2529 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Trust Funds; Procurement Code Exemption
Exempts expenditures less than $100,000 from the Hawaiian home operating fund, Hawaiian home receipts fund, Hawaiian home trust fund, native Hawaiian rehabilitation fund, and Hawaiian home administration account from the Hawaii public procurement code. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to submit an annual report to the legislature. Repeals on June 30, 2015. (SD1)
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(H)
5/2/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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HAW, ERB, FIN
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SB2791
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HB2533 HD2
RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF AGGRAVATED CIRCUMSTANCES IN THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.
Child Protective Act; Aggravated Circumstances
Amends the definition of "aggravated circumstances" in chapter 587A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to make it consistent with the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act and the state plan under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act. (HB2533 HD1)
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(S)
4/18/2012 --
Act 028, 4/17/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1128).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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HMS, JDL
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SB2795
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HB2537 HD2
RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS CONCERNING APPLICANTS AND RECIPIENTS OF HUMAN SERVICES AFTER AN IN CAMERA REVIEW BY THE COURT.
Records; Disclosure of Information
Allows the Department of Human Services to disclose confidential records pursuant to a court order, after an in camera review of the records by the court, upon a showing of good cause by the party seeking the release of the records. (HB2537 HD2)
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(S)
4/30/2012 --
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 091, 4/25/2012, (Gov. Msg. No. 1192).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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HMS/JDL
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SB2799
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HB2539 HD1
RELATING TO ADULT ABUSE PERPETRATOR CHECKS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS.
Child Care; Adult Abuse Perpetrator Checks
Allows the Department of Human Services to conduct adult abuse perpetrator checks on providers, license-exempt pursuant to section 346-152, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that care for children receiving child care subsidies from the department, applicants who want to operate a child care facility, prospective employees of the applicant, licensed child care providers, and new employees of the registered or licensed provider. (HB2539 HD1)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 041, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1141).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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HMS, JDL
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SB2801
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HB2540 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO FEES FOR CHILD CARE LICENSING AND REGISTRATION.
Child Care; License or Certificate of Registration; Fees
Allows the Department of Human Services to charge reasonable fees to obtain a child care license or certificate of registration and establishes a special fund. (HB2540 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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HMS, WAM
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SB2802
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HB2547 HD1
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
General Assistance (HMS 204); Emergency Appropriation
Makes an emergency appropriation from the general revenues of the State of Hawaii for fiscal year 2011-2012 to address the budget shortfall in the general assistance program (HMS 204) in the Department of Human Services. (HB2547 HD1)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 040, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1140).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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HMS, WAM
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SB2809
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HB2553 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO BUILDING DESIGN FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Persons with Disabilities; Disability and Communication Access Board; Fees
Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to charge fees to defray expenses of reviewing construction plans to ensure compliance with state and federal law relating to accessibility. Establishes a fee schedule. Effective 1/1/2013. (SD2)
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(H)
5/2/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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WLO, HLT, FIN
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SB2815
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HB2564 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO VOLUNTEER MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES.
Volunteer Medical Assistance Services; Volunteer Emergency Medical Response Services
Adds pharmacists to the list of volunteer medical assistance and volunteer emergency medical disaster response personnel to be provided immunity from liability. (SD1)
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(S)
4/19/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 625).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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HTH, JDL
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SB2826
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HB2568 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS.
Relating to Background Checks; Department of Health and Designees
Permits the Department of Health to allow a designee to conduct criminal history record checks on its behalf on certain healthcare workers, employees, and owners, operators of care homes, or other healthcare organizations. (HB2568 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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HTH
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SB2830
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HB2569 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO CIVIL UNIONS.
Civil Unions; Reciprocal Beneficiary Relationship; Solemnization; Names
Amends various statutory provisions related to civil unions for clarity and conformity. Provides uninterrupted rights for couples holding property in tenancy by the entirety who enter into a new legal relationship simultaneously with or within ninety days after the termination of an earlier legal relationship; provided that no liens were perfected and attached on the property in the interim. Provides for non-liability of religious organizations and religious facilities under certain circumstances. Ensures that rights held by certain reciprocal beneficiaries carryover to a civil union; provided that the reciprocal beneficiaries terminated their relationship simultaneously with or within ninety days after the termination of the reciprocal beneficiary relationship. Extends rights created by the solemnization of a civil union that were not included within a reciprocal beneficiary relationship to be recognized as of the date the civil union was solemnized. Amends various statutory provisions relating to solemnizations. Authorizes name change on the certificate of civil union. Confirms the family court has jurisdiction over the divorce, annulment, and separation of a union that is recognized as a civil union in this State. Allows reciprocal beneficiaries who enter into a legal union in another jurisdiction that is not marriage have their legal union recognized as a civil union; effective upon approval. Exempts religious organizations from liability under certain circumstances when refusing to make a religious facility available for solemnization of a civil union. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2012. (HB2569 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL/HTH
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SB2831
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HB2573 HD1
RELATING TO APPRENTICESHIP.
Apprenticeship
Amends the state apprenticeship law to conform to new federal regulations on apprenticeship in 29 Code of Federal Regulations part 29. (HB2573 HD1)
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(S)
4/11/2012 --
Act 014, 4/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1114).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL
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SB2835
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HB2574 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO NOTIFICATION OF CHAPTER 91 HEARINGS.
Notification of Chapter 91 Hearing; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide notice of hearings pursuant to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, by written notice of hearing by first class mail, rather than registered or certified mail with return receipt. Authorizes the department to provide notice of hearing by publication if a party's address cannot be ascertained. (SD1)
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(S)
4/23/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 644).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL, WAM
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SB2836
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HB2576 HD2
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW.
Employment Security
Amends the procedure for rate determination to clarify that the department's determination must be appealed to the referee and not directly to circuit court. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2576 HD2)
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(S)
4/11/2012 --
Act 013, 4/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1113).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL
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SB2838
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HB2578 HD1
RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES.
Advisory Council for Community Services; Abolishment
Abolishes the Advisory Council for Community Services. (HB2578 HD1)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 039, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1139).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL, WAM
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SB2840
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HB2584 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO NOTICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE.
Workers' Compensation; Notice of Insurance
Allows the director of labor and industrial relations to accept the notice of employer's workers' compensation insurance from approved third party agencies in a manner and form approved by the director. (SD1)
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(S)
4/25/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 676).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL
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SB2846
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HB2587 HD1
RELATING TO SAILING SCHOOL VESSELS.
Sailing School Vessels
Amends the definition of "sailing school vessel" to mean, among other things, a vessel that is in compliance with the title 46 Code of Federal Regulations part 169. (HB2587 HD1)
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(S)
4/18/2012 --
Act 027, 4/17/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1127).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL
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SB2849
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HB2589 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO VESSELS.
Vessels; Custody and Disposition
Clarifies responsibility for disposing of vessels and amends the description of an abandoned vessel. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2589 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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WLH/JDL, WAM
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SB2851
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HB2591 HD2
RELATING TO ACCRETED LANDS.
Accreted Lands
Clarifies that land accreted after May 20, 2003, shall be public land except as otherwise provided by law. (HB2591 HD2)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 056, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1156).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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WLH/JDL, WAM
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SB2853
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HB2593 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO EMERGENCY RULES FOR THREATS TO NATURAL RESOURCES OR THE HEALTH OF THE ENVIRONMENT.
Administrative Procedure; Emergency Rules
Broadens the conditions under which emergency administrative rules may be adopted to include instances of imminent peril to natural resources. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2593 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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ENE/WLH, JDL
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SB2855
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HB2594 HD2 SD1 CD1
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VII, SECTION 12, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ASSIST DAM AND RESERVOIR OWNERS.
Constitutional Amendment; Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Dams and Reservoirs
Proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the State to issue special purpose revenue bonds and use the proceeds from the bonds to assist dam and reservoir owners to make their facilities compliant with current safety standards. (HB2594 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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WLH/JDL, WAM
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SB2856
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HB2595 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST DAM AND RESERVOIR OWNERS.
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Dams and Reservoirs
Allows the State to authorize the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist dam and reservoir owners. Effective July 1, 2012, and upon ratification of a relevant constitutional amendment. (HB2595 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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WLH, WAM
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SB2857
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HB2598 HD1
RELATING TO PRE-SENTENCE REPORTS.
Department of Public Safety; Judiciary; Pre-Sentence Reports; Compensation
Amends the law as it relates to the disposition of convicted defendants by deleting the Intake Service Center as an agency responsible for preparing the pre-sentence diagnosis and report for defendants and for giving notice of the crime victim compensation act and other restitution procedures. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2598 HD1)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 051, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1151).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL
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SB2860
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HB2599 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO REENTRY INTAKE SERVICE CENTERS.
Department of Public Safety; Reentry Intake Service Centers
Amends the law to define how pretrial assessments are generated and requires the Department of Public Safety to supervise and control persons placed on pretrial supervision by the court and the Director of Public Safety. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2599 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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PGM/JDL
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SB2861
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HB2600 HD2
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Controlled Substances
Updates chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to make it consistent with federal laws on controlled substances. (HB2600 HD2)
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(H)
4/19/2012 --
Act 029, on 4/19/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1129).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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HTH/PGM
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SB2862
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HB2601 HD3 SD1
RELATING TO THE SERVICE OF PROCESS.
Department of Public Safety; Judiciary; Service of Process; Authorized Persons
Updates the statutes to authorize persons authorized by the rules of court to serve legal process and execute specified court orders. Reserves service of criminal summons to persons authorized by rules of court. (SD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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PGM/JDL
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SB2863
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HB2602 HD2
RELATING TO CREDIT FOR TIME OF DETENTION PRIOR TO SENTENCE.
Penal Code; Sentencing; Credit for Time of Detention Prior to Sentence
Clarifies that defendants may not earn credit on a sentence imposed for a subsequent conviction for time being served on a previous felony conviction. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2602 HD2)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 050, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1150).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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JDL
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SB2864
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HB2605 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO CONFORMITY OF THE HAWAII INCOME TAX LAW TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Income Tax; Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2011
Conforms Hawaii income tax law with amendments to the Internal Revenue Code made in calendar year 2011. (SD1)
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(H)
4/27/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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WAM
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SB2867
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HB2608 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING.
Driver's License; Foreign Countries; Reciprocity
Directs the director of transportation to select a statewide driver's license reciprocity committee to evaluate foreign countries' requests for driver's license reciprocity to ensure the standards of the foreign countries' driver's license testing is equivalent to those of Hawaii. (SD2)
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(H)
4/30/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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TIA/PGM, WAM
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SB2870
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HB2623 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO TRANSFER OF PROPERTY.
Spouse or Reciprocal Beneficiary; Tenancy by the Entirety; Trust
Specifies that real property held in tenancy by the entirety shall continue to have the same immunity from the claims of separate creditors of spouses or reciprocal beneficiaries if conveyed into a joint or separate revocable trust, under certain circumstances. Requires adequate notice in the conveyance document to note tenants by the entirety protection continues after the real property is transferred to the trust. Clarifies that the real property will be governed by the trust instrument. Allows spouses or reciprocal beneficiaries to waive the protection in favor of specific creditors. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2623 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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LUKE, KEITH-AGARAN, C. LEE, SAIKI
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JDL
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HB2626 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL.
Safe Routes to School Program; Special Fund; Surcharge
Permanently establishes the safe routes to school program within the department of transportation. Establishes a safe routes to school program special fund. Assesses a surcharge of $25 for violations of speeding in a school zone and a $10 surcharge on various traffic violations and deposits these surcharges into the safe routes to school program special fund. Appropriates funds from the safe routes to school program special fund. Effective September 1, 2012. (HB2626 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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KAWAKAMI, AQUINO, CARROLL, CHONG, CULLEN, EVANS, HAR, ICHIYAMA, ITO, JOHANSON, M. LEE, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, SAY, TOKIOKA, Souki
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EDU/TIA, WAM
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HB2628 HD2
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Landlord-Tenant Code; Dorm Management Companies
Exempts from the residential landlord-tenant code residences in structures directly controlled and managed by the University of Hawaii or any other university or college in the State for the housing of students or faculty and certain private dorm management companies that provide housing to students. (HB2628 HD2)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 043, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1143).
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CABANILLA, Herkes, Ito
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CPN
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HB2639 HD2
RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
Higher Education; College-Credit Equivalency Program
Amends the University of Hawaii college-credit equivalency program to require the award of college credit for service in the United States armed forces. Requires the program to develop a learning assessment to determine eligibility. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2639 HD2)
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(S)
4/9/2012 --
Act 012, 4/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1112).
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NISHIMOTO, AQUINO, BROWER, CHANG, CHOY, COFFMAN, CULLEN, EVANS, FONTAINE, HAR, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ITO, JOHANSON, KAWAKAMI, KEITH-AGARAN, C. LEE, M. LEE, MANAHAN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, PINE, RHOADS, SAIKI, SOUKI, TAKAI, TSUJI, WARD, WOOLEY, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, Nakashima
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EDU/PGM
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HB2644 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Water Carrier; Tariffs
Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to provide preferential water carrier service tariffs for ratepayers that engage in agricultural activities. (HB2644 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SOUKI, HERKES, MCKELVEY
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CPN, WAM
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SB2427
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HB2656 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION CONTROL.
Air Pollution Control; Permit; Crematoriums
Requires all crematoriums operating without air pollution control permits and that were constructed prior to March 20, 1972, to submit permit applications to DOH by December 31, 2013. (SD2)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 666).
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SAY (Introduced by request of another party)
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HTH/ENE, WAM
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HB2664 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE COORDINATION.
Health Care Coordination; Public-Private Partnership
Establishes a public-private partnership in a county that encompasses at least three islands inhabited by permanent residents, to develop and implement an integrated model to deliver health care across the spectrum of care and particularly to address the current challenge in acute care. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2664 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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YAMANE, CARROLL, MCKELVEY, SOUKI, YAMASHITA
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HTH, WAM
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SB2935
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HB2681 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO ELECTRIC GUNS.
Electric Guns; Department of Land and Natural Resources
Requires no later than June 30, 2018, that the Conservation and Resources Enforcement Program of the Department of Land and Natural Resources meet law enforcement accreditation or recognition standards of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. in the use of electric guns. (SD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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JORDAN, OKAMURA
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PBM, WLO, FIN
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HB2682 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES ON OCEAN WATERS.
Ocean Resources; Commercial Activities, Department of Land and Natural Resources
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to regulate the commercial use of state waters and marine resources. Effective 07/01/2012. (SD1)
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(H)
4/27/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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JORDAN, KAWAKAMI, Har, McKelvey, Rhoads
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WLO, ERB, FIN
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HB2684 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE ZIPPER LANE.
Transportation; Zipper Lane Extension; Feasibility Study; Appropriation
Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a feasibility study on the extension of the zipper lane westward from Waipahu toward Kapolei, west of the Kunia on-ramp. Requires the Department of Transportation to submit a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2014. Appropriates $200,000 for the study. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2684 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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JORDAN, CULLEN, HAR, ICHIYAMA, OKAMURA, Souki
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TIA, WAM
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HB2686 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO CIVIL LIABILITY.
Emergency Shelter; Private Property Owner; Limited Liability
Exempts an owner of private property who provides emergency access to land, shelter, or subsistence to a person in good faith during a disaster from liability for injury or damage suffered by the person, unless it was caused by the gross negligence or intentional or wanton acts or omissions of the owner of the land. (HB2686 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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WOOLEY, RHOADS
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JDL
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HB2740 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Power Generation; Naphtha Fuel Tax; Sunset; Repeal
Extends the sunset provision relating to the reduction of the fuel tax on naphtha sold for use in a power-generating facility to December 31, 2015. (HB2740 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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TOKIOKA, KAWAKAMI, MORIKAWA
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ENE, WAM
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SB2986
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HB2751 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION.
Legislature; Decorum
Creates the petty misdemeanor offense of disrespect of a house of the legislature. (SD1)
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(H)
4/30/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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SAY
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PGM, JDL
|
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HB2769
RELATING TO ENHANCED 911 SERVICES.
Enhanced 911 Services
Amends the definition of "public safety agency" to refer to state and county divisions and not federal government entities.
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(S)
4/4/2012 --
Act 009, 4/3/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1109).
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CHONG
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PGM
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HB2776 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO LIABILITY INSURANCE.
Care Home Operators; Liability Insurance
Requires operators of adult foster homes, adult residential care homes, assisted living facilities, and expanded adult residential care homes to carry liability insurance to cover the operations of the care home. Exempts care home operators operating under a contract with either the Department of Health or Department of Human Services who are in compliance with the liability insurance coverage requirements under the contract. (HB2776 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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MANAHAN, AQUINO, MIZUNO, YAMANE
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HLT/HUS, JUD, FIN
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HB2806 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS.
Native Hawaiians; Aha Moku Advisory Committee; Appropriation
Establishes the aha moku advisory committee within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Makes an appropriation. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2806 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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HANOHANO
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HAW, WLO, FIN
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HB2841
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INTERSTATE DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY ACT.
Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act
Enacts the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act.
|
(S)
4/13/2012 --
Act 017, 4/12/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1117).
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LUKE, BELATTI, BROWER, CABANILLA, CARROLL, CULLEN, EVANS, FONTAINE, HANOHANO, HAR, HERKES, ICHIYAMA, ITO, JOHANSON, KEITH-AGARAN, C. LEE, M. LEE, MARUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, OKAMURA, PINE, RHOADS, SAIKI, SOUKI, TAKAI, TAKUMI, THIELEN, TOKIOKA, WOOLEY, Awana, Chong, Nakashima, Riviere
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JDL
|
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HB2848 HD3 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Public Lands; Kulani Correctional Facility; Public Safety; Work Release Pilot Program
Requires Department of Public Safety to plan for a model wellness center that employs native Hawaiian cultural practices on state land and to submit a report to the legislature prior to the 2013 legislative session. Creates a work release pilot program on the Big Island to allow certain incarcerated individuals to work on projects that benefit the local community and the State. Repeals pilot program on June 30, 2015. (HB2848 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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MANAHAN, CULLEN, MCKELVEY, YAMANE, Hashem
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PBM, HAW, WLO, FIN
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HB2871 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE WEST MAUI OCEAN RECREATION MANAGEMENT AREA.
West Maui Ocean Recreation Management Area; Kaanapali; Advisory Committee
Requires Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish a temporary west Maui ocean recreation management area advisory committee to advise Department of Land and Natural Resources on issues relating to the state waters within the west Maui ocean recreation management area, particularly with respect to the waters adjacent to Kaanapali on the island of Maui. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2871 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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MCKELVEY, CARROLL, HAR, SOUKI, YAMASHITA
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WLH, WAM
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HB2873 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SPACE CENTER FOR EXPLORATION SYSTEMS.
Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems; Appropriation
Transfers the Pacific international space center for exploration systems (PISCES) from the University of Hawaii to the department of business, economic development, and tourism's office of aerospace development. Establishes a PISCES board of directors. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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MCKELVEY, CHANG, CHONG, CHOY, EVANS, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, NAKASHIMA, SAY, WARD, Yamashita
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PGM/EDU/EDT, WAM
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HB2883 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO MAKAHA VALLEY.
Makaha Valley; Flood Study; Appropriation
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct a flood study on Makaha Valley and investigate all funding sources to finance the flood study and necessary repairs and improvements recommended by the flood study. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2883 CD1)
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(H)
5/7/2012 --
Transmitted to Governor.
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JORDAN
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WLH, WAM
|
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SB112 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Tourism; Space Industry; Federal Aviation Administration; Spaceport License; Appropriation
Appropriates funds for the application of a spaceport license from the Federal Aviation Administration to establish space tourism in Hawaii, subject to matching federal funds on a dollar-for-dollar basis. (CD1)
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(S)
5/11/2012 --
Act 101, 5/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1203).
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ESPERO, Baker, Fukunaga, Galuteria, Ige, Ihara, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Slom
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ERB, TOU, FIN
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SB155 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO ATHLETIC TRAINERS.
Athletic Trainers; Registration; Appropriation
Creates registration requirements and qualifications for athletic trainers in this State; provides exemptions; prescribes penalties; makes appropriation from compliance resolution fund. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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BAKER, GREEN, IGE, Galuteria, Nishihara, Solomon, Taniguchi
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CPC/JUD, FIN
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SB223 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE ORDERS.
Domestic Abuse Orders
Requires a police officer to order a person to have no contact with a family or household member for a twenty-four hour period, or longer if the incident occurs on the weekend, when a police officer has reasonable grounds to believe that there is probable danger of further physical abuse or harm to the family or household member. Requires a police officer to seize firearms and ammunition in such cases. (SB223 HD1)
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(S)
4/25/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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BAKER, CHUN OAKLAND, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, TOKUDA, Fukunaga, Kim, Ryan, Solomon
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HUS, JUD
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SB239 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOBACCO SETTLEMENT SPECIAL FUND.
Hawaii Tobacco Settlement Special Fund; JABSOM; Appropriation
Extends the appropriation by a decreasing annual amount of a portion of Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund moneys for annual operating expenses of JABSOM until June 30, 2015. Increases the portion of Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund moneys going to the general fund until June 30, 2015; and adds reporting requirements for JABSOM. (CD1)
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(S)
2/13/2012 --
Act 002, 2/13/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1102).
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TOKUDA, Nishihara
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HLT, HED, FIN
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HB1330
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SB240 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO PHYSICIAN WORKFORCE ASSESSMENT.
Physician Workforce Assessment Fee; John A. Burns School of Medicine
Extends the physician workforce assessment fee and disbursements of the fees collected until June 30, 2017. Requires no less than fifty per cent of the assessment fees be deposited into the John A. Burns school of medicine special fund to support physician workforce assessment and planning efforts, including recruitment and retention of physicians, especially those serving rural and medically underserved areas of the State, and raises the expenditure ceiling of the special fund from $150,000 annually to $245,000 annually (sunsets June 30, 2017). Requires the University of Hawaii at Manoa to report annually to the legislature, the state health planning and development agency, and the Hawaii medical board. Effective June 29, 2012. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TOKUDA, CHUN OAKLAND, Nishihara
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HLT, FIN
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HB1331
|
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SB243 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE WESTERN INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.
WICHE; Professional Student Exchange Program; Special Fund
Establishes the Hawaii Western Interstate Commission of Higher Education (Hawaii WICHE). Allows Hawaii WICHE to establish a repayment policy for students who receive financial support from certain funds appropriated for the Hawaii commission. Establishes a professional student exchange program special fund. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TOKUDA, Chun Oakland, Kidani, Nishihara
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HED, FIN
|
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SB490 SD3 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Hawaii Tourism Authority
Increases the maximum allocation of transient accommodations tax revenue to the tourism special fund from $69,000,000 to $71,000,000 until June 30, 2015; requires $2,000,000 to be expended until June 30, 2015 for initiatives to take advantage of expanded visa programs and increased travel opportunities for international visitors. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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GALUTERIA
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TOU/INT, FIN
|
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SB596 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO HAWAII HEALTH CORPS.
Hawaii Health Corps
Establishes the Hawaii health corps program to provide loan repayments on behalf of eligible physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in any county having a shortage of physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, with priority given to those serving in rural areas. Provides for loan repayments by the University of Hawaii John A. Burns school of medicine and the University of Hawaii at Manoa school of nursing and dental hygiene. Creates the Hawaii health corps revolving fund. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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GREEN, BAKER, IGE, NISHIHARA, SHIMABUKURO, Espero, Fukunaga, Ihara
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HLT/HED, FIN
|
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SB650 HD1
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE STATE SUPREME COURT TO APPOINT RETIRED JUDGES TO SERVE AS EMERITUS JUDGES.
Chief Justice; Supreme Court; Emeritus Judge; Constitutional Amendment
Proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to appoint judges who have retired upon attaining the age of seventy years as emeritus judges, permitting the appointed judges to serve as temporary judges in courts no higher than the court level they reached prior to retirement and for terms not to exceed three months. (SB650 HD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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BAKER, CHUN OAKLAND, SHIMABUKURO, TSUTSUI, Taniguchi
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JUD, FIN
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SB745 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO SEAWATER AIR CONDITIONING.
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Seawater Air Conditioning Projects
Extends the lapsing date to June 30, 2015, of the special purpose revenue bonds issued to assist Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning in building seawater air conditioning projects on Oahu. Effective June 29, 2012. (SB745 HD2)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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FUKUNAGA
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ERB/EEP, FIN
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SB809 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
University of Hawaii; Authorization of Revenue Bonds; Emergency Appropriation
Increases the University of Hawaii's authorization to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing the construction and maintenance of qualifying capital improvement projects. Makes an emergency appropriation of revenue bond proceeds. (CD1)
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(S)
2/13/2012 --
Act 003, 2/13/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1103).
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TOKUDA
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HED, FIN
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SB824 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS.
Motor Carriers; Transportation Services; Indemnification
Deems void and unenforceable any provision of a motor carrier transportation services contract or agreement that requires a motor carrier to indemnify, defend, or hold harmless the indemnitee from any liability for the indemnitee's negligence or intentional acts or omissions. (CD1)
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(S)
4/27/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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ENGLISH, Galuteria, Kidani, Nishihara, Ryan, Shimabukuro
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TRN, CPC/JUD
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SB1083 SD1 HD1 CD1
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.
Collective Bargaining; University of Hawaii Professional Assembly; Appropriation
Appropriates funds for cost items relating to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund negotiated between the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly and University of Hawaii for collective bargaining unit 7, and for officers and employees who are excluded from collective bargaining but belong to the same compensation plans as those officers and employees within bargaining unit 7. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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HEE
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LAB, FIN
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SB1269 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF COMPENSATION FOR PURPOSES OF THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Employees' Retirement System; Calculation of Retirement Benefits
Revises the method of computing Employees' Retirement System pension benefits for members who become members after June 30, 2012. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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LAB, FIN
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HB1042
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SB1276 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Insurance; Basic Health Program
Requires legislative authorization for the establishment of a basic health program, pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Requires the insurance division of the department of commerce and consumer affairs to undertake a feasibility study of establishing a basic health program in Hawaii and to report its findings. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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CPC, HUS, FIN
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HB1049
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SB1312 HD1
RELATING TO THE LEGACY LAND CONSERVATION COMMISSION.
Legacy Land Conservation Commission
Authorizes the Chairperson of the Natural Area Reserves System Commission to designate a representative from the Natural Area Reserves System Commission to serve on the Legacy Land Conservation Commission and authorizes the members of the Legacy Land Conservation Commission to elect their own chairperson. (SB1312 HD1)
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(S)
4/27/2012 --
Act 082, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1183).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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FIN
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HB1080
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SB1382 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Education; Post-Secondary Education; State Authorization; Federal Compliance
Requests the auditor to examine the federal Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and make recommendations to ensure compliance of institutions offering post-secondary educational programs. Requires report to legislature. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TOKUDA, CHUN OAKLAND, DELA CRUZ, KIDANI, Ige, Nishihara
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HED/EDN, LMG, FIN
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HB1329
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SB1500 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO ANATOMICAL GIFTS.
Anatomical Gifts; Acceptance
Requires a person to whom an anatomical gift passes to accept or reject the gift if it is medically suitable for transplantation, therapy, research, or education. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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FUKUNAGA, Baker, Chun Oakland
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HLT, JUD
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SB2001 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST.
Hawaii State Planning Act; Renewable Energy; Public Land Trust Lands; Geothermal
Amends the Hawaii State Planning Act to include promoting the development of indigenous geothermal energy resources that are located on public trust land as a source of firm power. Requires consultation and public input from the Native Hawaiian community and general public when developing projects with public land trust lands. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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SOLOMON, DELA CRUZ, KAHELE
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EEP/WLO, HAW, FIN
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HB2039
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SB2009 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Insurance; Claims History
Regulates the use of claims history information for homeowners insurance by insurers. (SB2009 HD2)
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(S)
4/27/2012 --
Act 080, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1181).
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BAKER, Espero, Fukunaga, Galuteria, Ihara, Solomon, Taniguchi, Wakai
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HSG, CPC
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SB2013 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO DENTAL HYGIENISTS.
Dental Hygienists; Display of License
Requires a dental hygienist's certificate of licensure to be prominently displayed in the workplace. Requires a dental hygienist's pocket identification card to be available for viewing upon request. (SB2013 HD2)
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(S)
4/27/2012 --
Act 081, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1182).
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BAKER, Chun Oakland, Espero, Fukunaga, Galuteria, Green, Ihara, Solomon, Wakai
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HLT, CPC
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SB2056 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
Probation; Early Discharge; Compliance Report; Judiciary Package
Requires a probation officer, prior to early discharge of a defendant from probation, to report to the court concerning the defendant's compliance or non compliance with terms of probation. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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JUD, FIN
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HB1798
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SB2084 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Mammogram Insurance Coverage; Referrals
Prohibits an insurer from requiring a doctor's referral for annual covered screening mammograms for insured persons forty years of age and older. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2084 HD1)
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(S)
4/30/2012 --
Act 092, 4/30/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1193).
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GREEN, BAKER, ESPERO, Chun Oakland
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HLT, CPC, FIN
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HB2035
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SB2101 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO THE TRICARE PROGRAM.
TRICARE Program; Health Care; General Excise Tax; Exemption Extension
Extends the general excise tax exclusion for amounts received by a managed care support contractor of the TRICARE program for the actual cost or advancement to third party health care providers pursuant to a contract with the United States. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2101 HD2)
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(H)
5/4/2012 --
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 843) motion to override veto that was approved and carried by a 2/3 vote by the members of the Senate.
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GREEN, BAKER, CHUN OAKLAND, ESPERO, Ihara
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HLT, PBM, FIN
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SB2103 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Health; Licensed Practical Nurse; Registered Nurse; Physician Assistant
Amends the definitions of "the practice of nursing as a licensed practical nurse" and "the practice of nursing as a registered nurse" to include carrying out the orders of a licensed physician assistant practicing with physician supervision as required by chapter 453, HRS, and acting as an agent of the supervising physician. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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GREEN, Chun Oakland, Espero, Ihara
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HLT, CPC
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SB2110 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO THE PRESERVATION OF HAWAII'S MOVING IMAGES.
Preservation; Hawaii's Moving Images; Special Fund
Designates ‘Ulu‘ulu: The Henry Ku‘ualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive of Hawai‘i as the state archive for moving images. Establishes a special fund. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2110 HD1)
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(S)
4/30/2012 --
Act 090, 4/27/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1191).
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ESPERO, BAKER, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, IGE, IHARA, TOKUDA, TSUTSUI, Kouchi, Solomon, Wakai
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HED, FIN
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SB2115 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Education; Charter Schools
Establishes a new chapter governing charter schools based on the recommendations of the Charter School Governance, Accountability, and Authority Task Force established by Act 130, Session Laws of Hawaii 2011. Repeals chapter 302B, HRS. Maintains the charter school administrative office until July 1, 2013. Transfers all funds in the charter schools account established pursuant to section 302B-12(i), HRS, to the general fund. Makes housekeeping amendments. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TOKUDA, BAKER, CHUN OAKLAND, ENGLISH, ESPERO, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, IGE, KAHELE, KIDANI, KIM, RYAN, TSUTSUI, WAKAI, Ihara, Kouchi, Nishihara, Slom, Taniguchi
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EDN/LAB, FIN
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HB2010
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SB2116 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Charter Schools; Board of Education; Appropriation
Requires the board of education to contract for an implementation and transition coordinator to assist with the implementation of S.B. No. 2115 (2012). Makes an appropriation. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TOKUDA, BAKER, CHUN OAKLAND, ENGLISH, ESPERO, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, GALUTERIA, IGE, KAHELE, KIDANI, RYAN, TSUTSUI, WAKAI, Ihara, Kim, Kouchi, Nishihara, Slom, Taniguchi
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EDN, FIN
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HB2008
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SB2126 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Health Care Services; Consolidation; Department of Human Services; Department of Health
Consolidates the authority, duties, responsibilities, and jurisdiction of the Department of Human Services and Department of Health, as they relate to various health care services; transfers the programs of the Department of Human Services relating to home and community-based case management, community care foster family homes, and adult day care to the Department of Health on July 1, 2014. Effective July 1, 2014. (SB2126 HD2)
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(S)
4/30/2012 --
Act 093, 4/30/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1194).
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CHUN OAKLAND, ESPERO, GREEN, Dela Cruz, Fukunaga, Gabbard, Ihara, Slom, Wakai
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HLT/HUS, FIN
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SB2158 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO BAIL.
Release on Bail; Procedure
Requires law enforcement agencies to accept cash bail, certified copies of pre-filed bail bonds, and original bail bonds when the court is closed, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Specifies from whom bail may be accepted. Requires prompt release after acceptance of bail. Effective 01/01/13 and repeal on 01/01/16. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TANIGUCHI
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JUD, FIN
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SB2167 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS.
Land Surveying; Professional Land Surveyors; Landscape Architects
Clarifies the definition of "landscape architect". Replaces the existing definition of "surveyor" or "land surveyor" with definitions for "land surveying" and "professional surveyor", "professional land surveyor", or "land surveyor". (SB2167 HD2)
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(S)
4/27/2012 --
Act 079, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1180).
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BAKER
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ERB, CPC
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HB2272
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SB2214 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Collective Bargaining; Employer-Union Health Benefits
Clarifies provisions that negotiations relating to contributions to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund shall be to agree upon amounts that the State and counties shall contribute toward the payment of costs for a health benefits plan and group life insurance benefits for active public employees; clarifies that a decision of an arbitration panel shall be final. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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HEE
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LAB, FIN
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SB2220 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE BOILER AND ELEVATOR SAFETY LAW.
Boiler and Elevator Safety Law; Special Fund; Appropriation
Establishes the boiler and elevator special fund to collect and deposit fees for inspections, permits, and examinations of boilers, pressure systems, elevators, kindred equipment, and amusement rides; provides for sufficient operating costs to carry out the purpose of the boiler and elevator safety law. Appropriates funds for start up costs. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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HEE
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LAB/ERB, FIN
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SB2221 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE.
Child Abuse; Child Pornography
Amends the offense of promoting child abuse in the second degree to include possession of thirty or more images of child pornography if at least one image contains a minor younger than the age of twelve, sadomasochistic abuse of a minor, or bestiality involving a minor. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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HEE
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HUS, JUD
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SB2222 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO SEXUAL IMAGES PRODUCED BY MINORS.
Sexual Images Produced by Minors
Prohibits adults from soliciting minors to electronically transmit nude images of minors; prohibits minors from electronically transmitting nude images of themselves or other minors, or soliciting other minors to do so; prohibits persons from possessing a nude image transmitted by a minor, but makes it an affirmative defense that the recipient made reasonable efforts to destroy the transmitted nude image. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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HEE
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HUS, JUD
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SB2224 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO THE TAX LIEN AND ENCUMBRANCE RECORD.
Tax Lien and Encumbrance Record
Allows the recordation of outstanding judgments payable to state or county agencies as a condition precedent to a vehicle's renewal, registration, or transfer of ownership. Exempts state and county agencies from paying the tax lien and encumbrance record statutory fee if the agencies provide to the director of finance the license plate number or vehicle identification number. Allows taxpayers to enter into agreements with the department of taxation to pay the delinquent taxes in lieu of full payment to avoid recordation of a tax lien and encumbrance record. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2224 HD1)
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(S)
4/25/2012 --
Act 067, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1168).
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HEE
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TRN, FIN
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SB2228 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO PSEUDOEPHEDRINE.
Pseudoephedrine; Tracking
Establishes an electronic tracking system for the sale of products containing pseudoephedrine. Limits the amount of pseudoephedrine products that may be sold or distributed to a person without a prescription to products containing not more than 3.6 grams of pseudoephedrine per day or not more than nine grams of pseudoephedrine per thirty-day period. Requires the pharmacy or retailer to maintain a written or electronic log of nonprescription products containing pseudoephedrine sold. (SB2228 HD2)
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(S)
4/25/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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GREEN, CHUN OAKLAND
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HLT, JUD
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HB1962
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SB2229 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO VACCINATIONS.
Vaccinations; Pharmacists; Minors
Allows pharmacists, per a physician's prescription, to administer the influenza vaccine to persons aged fourteen to seventeen provided that the pharmacist has fulfilled certain requirements, including the training requirement to administer the influenza vaccine to minors. (SB2229 HD1)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 042, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1142).
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GREEN, CHUN OAKLAND
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HLT, CPC
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HB1966
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SB2236 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Clearcom, Inc.; Hawaii Broadband Initiative
Amends Part VI of section 39A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to include special purpose revenue bonds for assisting utilities serving the general public in providing telecommunications. Authorizes the issuance of $100,000,000 in special purpose revenue bonds to assist Clearcom, Inc., or a partnership headed by Clearcom, Inc., with planning, permitting, designing, constructing, equipping, and operating broadband infrastructure throughout the State. Lapses the authorization to issue special purpose revenue bonds on June 30, 2017. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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FUKUNAGA, BAKER, CHUN OAKLAND, GALUTERIA, IGE, SHIMABUKURO, Espero, Slom, Solomon, Wakai
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ERB, FIN
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SB2238 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
General Excise Tax; Nonprofits
Mandates that nonprofit organizations receive notice before denial of general excise tax benefit; limits liability of persons having control of certain amounts held in trust for nonprofit organizations. Defines "nonprofit organization". (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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FUKUNAGA
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ERB, FIN
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SB2239 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Community-Based Economic Development; Hydrogen Investment Capital Special Fund; High Technology Innovation Corporation
Exempts grants made under the community-based economic development program from the Hawaii public procurement code; clarifies that moneys in the hydrogen investment capital special fund shall be expended by the Hawaii strategic development corporation; repeals the high technology innovation corporation on 6/30/2013. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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FUKUNAGA, Baker, Slom, Wakai
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ERB, EEP, FIN
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SB2247 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Electronic Communication Service Providers; Disclosure; Emergencies
Allows electronic communication service providers to divulge the contents of a communication to law enforcement agencies, public safety agencies, and public safety answering points under certain emergency circumstances. (SB2247 HD1)
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(S)
4/30/2012 --
Act 094, 4/30/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1195).
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ESPERO, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, RYAN, Fukunaga, Gabbard
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JUD, PBM, CPC
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SB2261 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE WEED AND SEED PROGRAM.
Weed and Seed Program; DLIR; Appropriation
Makes an appropriation for the Weed and Seed Program for fiscal year 2012-2013 to maintain the current operation of the Program in areas currently designated for the Program. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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ESPERO, FUKUNAGA, Ryan, Slom
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PBM/LAB, JUD, FIN
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HB2773
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SB2277 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES.
Conservation of Wildlife
Repeals section 195D-27, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which establishes provisions for the administrative enforcement of rules, habitat conservation plans, safe harbor agreements, and incidental take licenses. Extends the sunset date of Act 380, SLH 1997, as amended, authorizing the department of land and natural resources to approve habitat conservation plans, safe harbor agreements, and incidental take licenses, through June 29, 2017. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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GABBARD, SHIMABUKURO, Espero, Wakai
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WLO, JUD, FIN
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SB2281 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Environmental Impact Statements
Authorizes an agency or an applicant to bypass the preparation of an environmental assessment and proceed directly with an environmental impact statement for proposed actions that are determined to require an environmental impact statement. (SB2281 HD1)
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(S)
4/27/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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GABBARD, ENGLISH, RYAN, SHIMABUKURO, Galuteria, Wakai
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EEP, FIN
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SB2318 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO ADULT GUARDIANSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS JURISDICTION.
Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction
Adopts the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act to ensure that only one state has jurisdiction in guardianship and protective proceedings at any one time. Contains specific guidelines to determine jurisdiction. Effective September 1, 2014. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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CHUN OAKLAND, Fukunaga, Galuteria, Ihara, Shimabukuro
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HUS, JUD, FIN
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HB2193
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SB2320 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO AGING.
Home- and Community-Based Services; Kupuna Care Program; Elderly Population; Appropriation
Codifies authorization to establish the kupuna care program. Appropriates funds for the needs of the State's older adults and elderly population. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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CHUN OAKLAND, Fukunaga, Galuteria, Ihara, Shimabukuro
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HLT/HUS, FIN
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HB2196
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SB2323 SD1 HD1 CD1
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Collective Bargaining; Hawaii Government Employees Association; Department of Education; Favored Nations; Appropriation
Appropriates additional funds for government employees within collective bargaining units 2, 3, 4, 6, and 13 relating to "favored nations" provisions in these collective bargaining agreements. Retroactive July 1, 2011. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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HEE
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LAB, FIN
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SB2324 SD1 HD1 CD1
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Collective Bargaining; Hawaii Government Employees Association; Favored Nations; Appropriation
Appropriates funds for officers and employees within collective bargaining units (2), (3), (4), and (13). Retroactive July 1, 2011. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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HEE
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LAB, FIN
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SB2335 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Special Management Areas; Permitting; Development; Counties
Requires the counties to concurrently process subdivision and special management area use permits under certain conditions to ensure that a special management area use permit is processed before final subdivision approval. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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ENGLISH, CHUN OAKLAND, GALUTERIA, KIDANI, Espero, Gabbard, Ige, Kahele, Kouchi, Nishihara, Solomon
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WLO/EEP, FIN
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SB2337 SD1
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Department of Transportation; Airport; Concessions
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to extend the term of an airport concession, and to modify and amend the terms of any concession contracts, leases, and permits in exchange for revenue-enhancing improvements that are made or paid for by the concession. Effective July 1, 2012. Repeals July 1, 2014. (SD1)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 046, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1146).
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ENGLISH, GALUTERIA, KAHELE, KIDANI, Baker, Chun Oakland, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ige, Kouchi, Solomon, Taniguchi, Tokuda
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TRN, FIN
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SB2341 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Zoning; Agricultural Tourism
Authorizes, within an agricultural district, agricultural tourism activities, including overnight accommodations of twenty-one days or less, for any one stay within a county; provided that the activities coexist with a bona fide agricultural activity and the county includes at least three islands and has adopted ordinances regulating agricultural tourism activities. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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ENGLISH, Baker, Ige, Nishihara
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AGR/ERB, WLO, TOU
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SB2344 SD2 HD1 CD1
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE HAWAII HEALTH AUTHORITY.
Appropriation; Hawaii Health Authority
Makes an appropriation for the Hawaii health authority. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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IGE
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HLT, FIN
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HB2372
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SB2375 SD3 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL-BASED COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS.
Land Use; Agricultural-Based Commercial Operations; Farming Operation
Defines agricultural-based commercial operations and authorizes agricultural-based commercial operations in agricultural districts. Includes agricultural-based commercial operations under the definition of "farming operation" in the Hawaii Right to Farm Act. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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DELA CRUZ, NISHIHARA, SOLOMON
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AGR/ERB, WLO
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SB2378 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO LEGACY LANDS.
Legacy Land Acquisitions
Allows the board or appropriate agency receiving an easement to exempt easement requirements. Adds the department of land and natural resources, department of agriculture, agribusiness development corporation, and public land development corporation to the agencies that may be granted easements by state or county agencies and nonprofit land conservation organizations receiving funds under the legacy lands program. Requires the board of land and natural resources to be made an owner of any conservation easement provided by a state or county agency or nonprofit land conservation organization as a condition for receipt of funding under the legacy lands program. Requires applicants for legacy land funds to submit the project's public benefit and to consult with the staff of the department of land and natural resources, the department of agriculture, the agribusiness development corporation, and the public land development corporation. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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DELA CRUZ, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, Kahele, Solomon, Tsutsui
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WLO, AGR, FIN
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SB2383 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
The Queen's Health Systems; Special Purpose Revenue Bonds
Extends the authorization to issue special purpose revenue bonds until 6/30/2018 to assist The Queen's Health Systems contained in Act 176, Session Laws of Hawaii 2003, and as amended by Act 86, Session Laws of Hawaii 2007. Takes effect on 7/1/2013. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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GALUTERIA, RYAN, TOKUDA, Dela Cruz, Espero, Ige, Slom, Taniguchi
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HLT, FIN
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SB2386 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN ROLL COMMISSION.
Native Hawaiian Roll Commission; Qualified Native Hawaiian Roll; Privacy
Requires the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission to be responsible for verification documents from individuals seeking to be included in the roll of qualified Native Hawaiians. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, requires verification documents to be kept confidential. Clarifies that the roll commission is prohibited from publishing or releasing any verification documents of any qualified Native Hawaiian on the roll. (SB2386 HD2)
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(S)
4/27/2012 --
Act 084, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1185).
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GALUTERIA, KAHELE, KIDANI, RYAN, SOLOMON, TOKUDA, Baker, English, Fukunaga, Shimabukuro, Slom
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HAW, JUD, FIN
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SB2397 SD1 HD3
RELATING TO FIRE SPRINKLERS.
Counties; Automatic Fire Sprinklers; Residences
Prohibits counties from requiring installation or retrofitting of automatic fire sprinklers in (1) new or existing one- or two family dwelling units used only for residential purposes; and (2) non-residential agricultural and aquacultural buildings and structures located outside the urban area; provided that this does not apply to new homes that require a variance from access road or fire fighting water supply requirements. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2397 HD3)
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(S)
4/27/2012 --
Act 083, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1184).
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ESPERO (Introduced by request of another party), Slom
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HSG, PBM, FIN
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SB2402 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO LIGHT POLLUTION.
Outdoor Lighting; Starlight Reserve
Requires new and replacement state outdoor light fixtures in counties with a population of at least 100,000 to be fully shielded and to have a correlated color temperature of 4,000 Kelvin or less beginning July 1, 2014, with certain exemptions. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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ESPERO
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TRN, EEP/ERB, FIN
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SB2412 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO CONTRACTS.
Construction Contracts; Subcontractors and Materialmen; Payments
Shortens the time by which subcontractors are to receive progress and final payments from contractors on private construction projects. Provides interest penalties for late payments. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2412 HD2)
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(S)
4/20/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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WAKAI, CHUN OAKLAND, Baker, Dela Cruz, Espero, Fukunaga, Gabbard, Galuteria, Kahele, Kidani, Ryan
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ERB, CPC/JUD
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HB1969
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SB2419 SD2 HD3 CD1
RELATING TO PERSONAL INFORMATION.
Personal Information; Unlawful Use of Hawaii Identification Card or Driver's License
Allows the scanning and retention of personal information contained in a Hawaii identification card or driver's license for limited purposes only. (CD1)
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(S)
4/27/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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BAKER, CHUN OAKLAND, GREEN, Espero, Galuteria, Taniguchi
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TRN, ERB, JUD, CPC
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SB2424 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS.
Professional Employer Organizations; Fees and Expenses; Bond Requirements; Appropriation
Adds powers and duties to the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations regarding the registration and regulation of professional employer organizations. Authorizes various penalties for noncompliance; amends definitions and bond level requirements; and establishes the professional employer organization special fund. Repeals chapter 373K, Hawaii Revised Statutes, but moves the general excise tax exemption provisions to chapter 373L, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Appropriates funds to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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BAKER, Chun Oakland, Dela Cruz, Espero, Fukunaga, Gabbard, Ige, Ihara, Kahele, Solomon
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LAB/ERB, CPC/JUD, FIN
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SB2435 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO INFORMATION ACCESS.
Telephone-based Audible Information Access Service; Appropriation
Appropriates funds for the vocational rehabilitation and services for the blind division of the department of human services to contract for a telephone-based service to provide access to timely print media. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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BAKER, CHUN OAKLAND, ENGLISH, ESPERO, FUKUNAGA, GREEN, KIDANI, TOKUDA, TSUTSUI, Gabbard, Galuteria, Ihara, Nishihara, Ryan, Taniguchi
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HUS/HLT, FIN
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HB1740
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SB2466 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.
Long-term Care Facilities; Nursing Sustainability Fee; Nursing Facility Sustainability Program Special Fund
Establishes the nursing facility sustainability program special fund into which nursing facility sustainability fees shall be deposited. Establishes exclusive uses for revenue from the nursing facility sustainability fee (repeals 12/31/2013). Requires the department of human services to charge and collect a provider fee on health care items or services provided by nursing facilities. Exempts the nursing sustainability program fund from its pro rata share of the administrative expenses of operating the fund incurred by the department of human services. Repeals June 30, 2013. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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GREEN, CHUN OAKLAND
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HLT/HUS, FIN
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HB2274
|
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SB2486 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
Terroristic Threatening; Penal Code
Clarifies that terroristic threatening includes threats of serious damage or harm to another person's pets or livestock. (CD1)
|
(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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KIDANI, CHUN OAKLAND, ESPERO, SHIMABUKURO, Gabbard, Galuteria, Hee, Nishihara, Ryan
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JUD
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SB2503 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
Cruelty to Animals; Equine Animals
Extends procedures for impoundment and forfeiture for cruelty to animal offenses to equine animals to the same extent as pet animals. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2503 HD1)
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(S)
4/18/2012 --
Act 025, 4/17/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1125).
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HEE
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JUD
|
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SB2506 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO CIVIL IDENTIFICATION.
Civil Identification; Driver's License; Department of the Attorney General; Department of Transportation
Transfers the non-driver's, or civil, identification program from the Department of the Attorney General to the Department of Transportation. Requires civil identification cards to be issued by the examiners of drivers in each county to comply with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005, P.L. 109-13, by January 1, 2013. Effective January 1, 2013. (SB2506 HD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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HEE
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TRN, JUD, FIN
|
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SB2508 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN REPORTING LAWS.
Campaign Reporting Laws; Report Filing
Amends filing deadlines for preliminary disclosure reports. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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HEE
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JUD
|
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SB2518 SD1
RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES.
Driver's License; Active Duty Military; Dependents
Authorizes military dependents as well as active duty military members deployed outside the U.S. to use an expired driver's license for up to ninety days after the return to the U.S. of the active duty member. (SD1)
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(S)
4/18/2012 --
Act 022, 4/17/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1122).
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RYAN, CHUN OAKLAND, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, TOKUDA, Baker, English, Fukunaga, Gabbard, Ige, Kahele, Nishihara, Wakai
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PBM/TRN, JUD
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HB2795
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SB2534 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES.
Public School Facilities; Public Land Development Corporation
Establishes the School Facilities Special Fund to accept revenue generated from the non-permanent disposition of public school lands and facilities to fund school facility construction and upgrade to meet twenty-first century school standards. Includes a reporting requirement. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2534 HD2)
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(H)
4/24/2012 --
Received notice of reconsideration, Senate agreement, and Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 798).
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TOKUDA
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WLO, EDN, FIN
|
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SB2536 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES AND HALFWAY HOUSES.
Clean and Sober Home and Halfway House Task Force; Pilot Clean and Sober Home and Halfway House; Report
Establishes a temporary clean and sober home and halfway house task force that shall, among other things, establish a pilot clean and sober home and halfway house for a county with a population over 900,000. Requires the task force to submit a report to the legislature containing findings and recommendations and any proposed legislation that may be necessary to effectuate those recommendations. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TOKUDA
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HLT/HUS, FIN
|
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SB2540 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Education; Housekeeping
Amends or repeals various provisions of Chapter 302A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for housekeeping and other purposes. Repeals section 302B-3.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Repeal of veterans high school diploma takes effect 6/30/2015. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
|
TOKUDA, CHUN OAKLAND, KIDANI, Baker, English, Espero, Fukunaga, Galuteria, Kahele, Kim, Nishihara, Ryan, Slom, Taniguchi, Tsutsui, Wakai
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EDN, FIN
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SB2545 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Education; Early Learning; Appropriation
Establishes the executive office on early learning. Establishes the early learning advisory board to replace the early learning council. Repeals junior kindergarten programs at the end of the 2013-2014 school year. Beginning with the 2014-2015 school year, requires students to be at least five years of age on July 31 of the school year in order to attend kindergarten. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
|
TOKUDA, Chun Oakland, Galuteria, Ige, Kidani, Kim, Kouchi, Nishihara, Slom
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EDN/HUS, FIN
|
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SB2576 SD1 HD3 CD1
RELATING TO PROSTITUTION.
Prostitution; Motion to Vacate Conviction
Authorizes a person convicted of committing the offense of prostitution to file a motion to vacate the conviction under certain circumstances. Establishes procedures for the motion to vacate. Establishes minimum fines for the commission of the first and any subsequent offense of prostitution. (CD1)
|
(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
|
CHUN OAKLAND, BAKER, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, TOKUDA, Fukunaga, Kim, Ryan
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HUS, JUD, FIN
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HB2235
|
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SB2588 SD1 HD3
RELATING TO LIMITATION OF ACTIONS.
Limitation of Actions; Sexual Offenses Against Minors
Extends the statute of limitations for civil actions brought by persons subjected to sexual offenses as a minor against the person who committed the act. Revives for a two-year period certain actions for which the statute of limitations had previously lapsed. Excludes the State and its political subdivisions as legal entities against whom a claim for gross negligence may be brought during the two-year window period. Authorizes a court to award attorney's fees to a defendant when an accusation of sexual abuse was made with no basis in fact and with malicious intent. (SB2588 HD3)
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(S)
4/25/2012 --
Act 068, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1169).
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SHIMABUKURO, CHUN OAKLAND, FUKUNAGA, IGE, KIDANI, Galuteria
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HUS, JUD, FIN
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HB1933
|
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SB2630 HD2
RELATING TO NOISE.
Noise; Decibel Weighting; County Liquor Commissions; Enforcement
Authorizes a liquor commission in a county with a population of over seven hundred thousand to establish a pilot program that uses both the dBA and the dBC weighting system for the purpose of community noise control. (SB2630 HD2)
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(H)
4/24/2012 --
Received notice of reconsideration, Senate agreement, and Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 798).
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FUKUNAGA
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EEP, CPC
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HB2651
|
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SB2632 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO FEE TIME SHARE INTERESTS.
Fee Time Share Interests; Land Court; Bureau of Conveyances; Deregistration
Requires all fee time share interests to be recorded in the regular system rather than the land court. Streamlines the procedure for the office of the assistant registrar to update the certificates of title for all remaining fee time share interests as part of the deregistration process. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
|
BAKER, DELA CRUZ, TOKUDA
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TOU, WLO, CPC/JUD, FIN
|
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SB2640 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO WASTEWATER.
Counties; Wastewater; Individual Systems
Allows counties to permit the use of an otherwise authorized individual wastewater treatment system, except cesspools in a special management area, when it pre-dates a county-operated wastewater treatment system and the county determines that allowing the individual wastewater treatment system is fair and equitable. Requires counties to adopt rules or ordinances no later than December 31, 2014. (CD1)
|
(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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SHIMABUKURO
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JUD, EEP, WLO
|
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SB2646 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO BUILDING PERMITS.
Agriculture; Building Code; Building Permit; Task Force
Requires each county to establish a list of agricultural buildings and structures that are exempt from existing building permit requirements no later than January 1, 2013. Beginning January 1, 2013, exempts specified nonresidential agricultural and aquacultural buildings and structures, and their appurtenances, located outside of the urban district from certain building permit requirements, under certain conditions, in the absence of a county exemption. Requires the department of the attorney general to establish a task force to examine conflicts between state statutes, county codes, and the interests of the agricultural and aquacultural industries and report potential solutions to the governor. (CD1)
|
(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
|
NISHIHARA
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AGR, WLO
|
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SB2648 HD1
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Campaign Funds; Uses; Scholarships
Authorizes campaign funds to be used to award scholarships to full-time students attending an institution of higher education or vocational education school in a program leading to a degree, certificate, or other recognized educational credential; provides that in any election period, the total amount of all scholarships awarded shall be no more than twice the maximum amount that one person may contribute to that candidate pursuant to section 11-357, Hawaii Revised Statutes; provides that no awards shall be made from the filing deadline for nomination papers to the date of the general election. (SB2648 HD1)
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(S)
4/16/2012 --
Act 020, 4/13/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1120).
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KIM, DELA CRUZ, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, KAHELE, KIDANI, KOUCHI, NISHIHARA, SHIMABUKURO, Ige, Slom
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JUD
|
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SB2650 SD1
RELATING TO PROMOTION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Controlled Substances; Protected Places
Extends prohibition of promoting a controlled substance in, on, or near schools, school vehicles, or public parks to include public housing projects and complexes. (SD1)
|
(S)
4/18/2012 --
Act 023, 4/17/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1123).
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KIM, CHUN OAKLAND, ESPERO, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, RYAN, SHIMABUKURO, Dela Cruz, Hee, Ige, Ihara, Kahele, Kouchi, Nishihara, Slom, Taniguchi, Tokuda
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HSG, JUD
|
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SB2655 SD2 HD3 CD1
RELATING TO PORTABLE ELECTRONICS INSURANCE.
Portable Electronics Insurance; Vendors; License
Establishes provisions for the sale of portable electronics insurance; requires vendors to hold a limited lines license to sell or offer coverage under a policy; establishes sanctions for violations; establishes requirements for termination of insurance; establishes licensing fees of $150 for initial license and $150 annually. Effective 1/1/2013. (CD1)
|
(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
|
BAKER, FUKUNAGA
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ERB, CPC, FIN
|
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SB2671 SD1
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Collective Bargaining; Hawaii Labor Relations Board
Clarifies the Hawaii labor relations board's authority to appoint attorneys and paralegals. Authorizes attorneys employed by the board on a part-time or contract basis to represent the board in litigation, draft legal documents for the board, and provide other necessary legal services to the board. (SD1)
|
(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 049, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1149).
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HEE
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LAB, FIN
|
|
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SB2678 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO HONOULIULI.
Honouliuli Camp Site; Advisory Group; Appropriation
Requires DLNR to establish a Honouliuli park site project advisory group to develop recommendations to leverage county, state, federal, and private funding for an educational resource center at the Honouliuli site; requires report to 2013 legislature; appropriates $100,000 for the activities of the advisory group; requires that no funds shall be expended unless matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis by federal, private, or other external funds. (CD1)
|
(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
|
ESPERO, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, IGE, KIDANI, Dela Cruz, Slom
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WLO, FIN
|
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SB2695 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO LIVESTOCK FEED.
Livestock Feed Production; Pilot Program; Appropriation
Creates a livestock feed feasibility pilot project to investigate the viability of producing and processing livestock feed in Hawaii. Makes an appropriation for the livestock feed feasibility pilot project and to reimburse livestock producers for feed costs. Allocates a portion of the funds as matching funds for a federal construction grant to build a pilot-scale feed mill. (CD1)
|
(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
|
TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
|
AGR, FIN
|
HB2433
|
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SB2698 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO THE INFORMATION PRIVACY AND SECURITY COUNCIL.
Information Privacy and Security Council; Chief Information Officer
Designates the Chief Information Officer or the Chief Information Officer's designee as chair of the Information Privacy and Security Council. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2698 HD1)
|
(S)
4/25/2012 --
Act 071, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1172).
|
TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
|
JUD
|
HB2436
|
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SB2709 HD2
RELATING TO FURNISHING THE DATE OF VITAL EVENTS TO GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES WITHIN THE STATE OF HAWAII THAT REQUEST VERIFICATION.
Vital Records; Verification for State Governmental Agencies
Allows the Department of Health to disclose the dates of vital events to governmental agencies within the State that seek verification of information contained in vital statistics records for the purpose of updating official lists. (SB2709 HD2)
|
(S)
4/27/2012 --
Act 086, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1187).
|
TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
|
HLT, JUD, FIN
|
HB2447
|
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SB2737 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS.
Sunshine Law; Board Meetings; Notice of Board Meetings
Permits use of interactive conference technology to increase ability of members of state and county boards and commissions to attend board meetings; allows a board member with a disability that limits or impairs the member's ability to physically attend the meeting to participate in a board meeting from a location not accessible to the public if connected by both visual and audio means. (CD1)
|
(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
|
TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
|
JUD, FIN
|
HB2475
|
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SB2739 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY REVIEW BOARD.
Small Business Regulatory Review Board; Administrative Rules; Board Membership
Authorizes the small business regulatory review board with good cause to request a written response from the agency explaining the rationale used to deny the public concerns; establishes requirements to be included in the written response; reduces the size of the board from eleven to nine members, with the director of business, economic development, and tourism, or its designated representative, to serve as an ex officio voting member of the board; and requires each agency to notify the board on an annual basis of any rules that should be amended or repealed to reflect statutory amendments or repeals. (CD1)
|
(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
|
TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
|
ERB, FIN
|
HB2477
|
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SB2740 SD1
RELATING TO THE HOUSING LOAN AND MORTGAGE PROGRAM.
Housing Loan and Mortgage Program; Bond Authorization
Increases the Hula Mae multifamily program revenue bond authorization. (SD1)
|
(S)
5/9/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
|
TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
|
HSG, FIN
|
HB2478
|
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SB2742 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Projects
Amends the composition of the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) board to include nine voting members for each established district. Extends the HCDA's authority to lease all or a portion of the real or personal property constituting a project in the Kakaako Community Development District without public notice for sealed bids. Prohibits certain members of the HCDA from voting on matters concerning the Heeia Community Development District (HCDD). Permits county members on HCDA to vote on and be considered for quorum, except for issues relating to the HCDD. Requires the governor to appoint three additional voting members to the HCDA to represent the HCDD. (CD1)
|
(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
|
TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
|
WLO, FIN
|
HB2480
|
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SB2745 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENT.
Planning Act; Priority Guidelines; Climate Change
Creates a climate change adaptation policy for the State of Hawaii by amending the Hawaii State Planning Act to include climate change adaptation priority guidelines. (CD1)
|
(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
|
TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
|
EEP/WLO, FIN
|
HB2483
|
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SB2746 SD1 HD3 CD1
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Electric Vehicles
Repeals Act 290, Session Laws of Hawaii 1997. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to adopt rules for the registration of, and issuance of license plates for, electric vehicles. Exempts electric vehicles from parking fees under certain conditions. Sunsets June 30, 2020. (CD1)
|
(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
|
TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
|
TRN, EEP, FIN
|
HB2484
|
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SB2747 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING.
Electric Vehicles
Clarifies the electric vehicle parking requirement. Allows an electric vehicle parking space with a charging system to be located anywhere in the parking lot or structure. Prohibits parking spaces designated for electric vehicles from displacing or reducing accessible stalls required by the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines. Effective January 1, 2013, imposes a warning on any person who parks an unauthorized vehicle in a space designated for electric vehicles. (SB2747 HD2)
|
(S)
4/27/2012 --
Act 089, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1190).
|
TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
|
TRN, EEP, FIN
|
HB2485
|
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SB2748 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO UNCLAIMED PROPERTY.
Unclaimed Property
Requires holders of unclaimed property to remit all property with their November 1 report. Allows an owner the right to assert that an agreement is invalid on grounds other than excessive or unjust compensation and allows the court to award reasonable attorney's fees to an owner who prevails in such an action. Corrects a reference to the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund. (CD1)
|
(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
|
TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
|
JUD, CPC, FIN
|
HB2486
|
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SB2751 HD1
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Employees' Retirement System
Requires two of the three members of the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System representing the citizens of the State of Hawaii to have at least three years of experience providing financial services, including investment experience. (SB2751 HD1)
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(S)
4/25/2012 --
Act 072, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1173).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
|
LAB, FIN
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HB2489
|
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SB2752 SD1
RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITIES.
Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utility Companies; Cost Recovery; Imputed Debt
Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to allow electric utility companies to recover all power purchase costs that have been approved by the Commission. (SD1)
|
(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 055, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1155).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
|
EEP, CPC, FIN
|
HB2490
|
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SB2758 SD1
RELATING TO BUSINESS REGISTRATION.
Business Registration
To clarify and correct ambiguities and errors in Hawaii's business registration laws. (SD1)
|
(S)
4/25/2012 --
Act 058, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1159).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
|
CPC, FIN
|
HB2496
|
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SB2759 SD1
RELATING TO SECURITIES.
Uniform Securities Act
Clarifies and corrects ambiguities and errors in Hawaii's securities laws. (SD1)
|
(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 054, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1154).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
|
CPC
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HB2497
|
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SB2763 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATION.
Mortgage Loan Originators; Mortgage Loan Originator Companies; Fees
Amends the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act to reflect recent changes to federal law and to adjust fees in consideration of the new regulatory requirements. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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CPC, FIN
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HB2501
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SB2765 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Captive Insurance Companies
Amends Hawaii's captive insurance company law to ensure that risk retention captive insurance companies comply with the accreditation standards of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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CPC, FIN
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HB2503
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SB2766 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO ENTITIES REGULATED BY THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER.
Insurance; Insurance Commissioner; Regulated Entities
Updates the insurance code by removing or revising certain provisions that relate to the licensing and regulation of mutual benefit societies, fraternal benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations; updates financial regulatory requirements and certain fees to be more consistent with requirements placed on traditional insurance companies. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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HLT, CPC, FIN
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HB2504
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SB2767 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Insurance; Insurance Guaranty Association
Updates provisions of the insurance code governing guaranty associations in conformity with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Model Act and the Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association Model Act. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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CPC, FIN
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HB2505
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SB2768 SD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Insurance; Licensing Requirements
Eliminates underlying producer license requirement for applying and obtaining surplus lines broker license; provides greater clarity and consistency in licensing insurance producers selling annuity products; clarifies reinsurance intermediary licensing requirements and removes unnecessary licensing conditions. (SD1)
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(S)
4/25/2012 --
Act 066, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1167).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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CPC, FIN
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HB2506
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SB2769 SD2 HD3 CD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Insurance; Publication of Rates; Rate Filings; Rate Intervention
Requires the Insurance Commissioner to publish a list of homeowners insurers and homeowners insurance annual premiums, and motor vehicle insurers and motor vehicle insurance annual premiums on the Insurance Division's official website. Clarifies the Insurance Commissioner's ability to intervene to adjust insurance rates. Provides for written notice of disapproval and hearing requirements. Includes advisory organizations in the rate filings and regulation process under Article 14, Chapter 431, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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HSG, CPC, FIN
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HB2507
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SB2772 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM.
Hawaii State Public Library System
Clarifies that the transfer of certain functions pertaining to education personnel and facilities by Act 51, Session Laws of Hawaii 2004, does not apply to the Hawaii State Public Library System and its employees. (SD1)
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(S)
4/25/2012 --
Act 061, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1162).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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EDN, FIN
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HB2510
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SB2773 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO LIBRARIES.
Hawaii State Public Library System; State Librarian
Revises section 312-2.1, HRS, to give the state librarian authority to appoint a secretary. Amends section 312-3, HRS, to authorize the state librarian to contract for the exchange of librarians with librarians of any state, country, or territory. Repeals section 312-6, HRS, which designates the former Kohala public library as bond memorial library. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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EDN, FIN
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HB2511
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SB2774 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS.
Government Publications
Reduces the number of copies of government publications required to be deposited with the State Publications Distribution Center. Requires state and county agencies to notify the Center when electronic publications are made available. Requires the Chief Information Officer to review requirements necessary to implement an online distribution program. (SB2774 HD1)
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(S)
4/25/2012 --
Act 063, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1164).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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EDN, FIN
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HB2512
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SB2776 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Public Safety; Parole; Pre-trial Risk Assessment
Requires a pre-trial risk assessment to be conducted within three working days of commitment to a community correctional center. Increases the membership of the Hawaii Paroling Authority. Requires the use of validated risk assessments. Limits length of incarceration for first-time parole violators. Increases the percentage deducted from inmates' earnings for restitution payments. Effective July 1, 2012; section 3 effective 1/1/2013; section 7 effective 7/1/2012; sections 3, 7, 8, 10, and 11 repealed on 7/1/2018. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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PBM, JUD, FIN
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HB2514
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SB2778 SD1 HD1 CD1
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH.
Health; Early Childhood; Task Force; Appropriation
Establishes a childhood obesity prevention task force. Appropriates funds to the department of health to support early childhood development, including the collection of obesity data, childhood obesity awareness, and promotion of best practices to improve healthy life choices. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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HLT, FIN
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HB2516
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SB2779 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTERS.
Aging and Disability Resource Centers; Appropriation
Authorizes the establishment of, and appropriates funds for, aging and disability resource center sites in each county to streamline access to long-term supports and services for older adults, persons with disabilities, and family caregivers. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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HUS/HLT, FIN
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HB2517
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SB2780 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES
Accounting and General Services; Information Technology Transformation Initiative
Expedites implementation of the business reengineering process and technology initiatives as a foundation for the transformation activities proposed in the State's information technology strategic plan by providing a twelve-month, expedited process for information technology projects authorized in the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2012 under information processing and communication services (AGS 131). (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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ERB, FIN
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HB2518
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SB2783
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC TRUST LANDS.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs' Portion of Income and Proceeds from the Public Trust Lands between November 7, 1978 through June 30, 2012
Conveys Kakaako Makai lands to Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and resolves all disputes and controversies, and extinguishes, discharges and bars all claims, suits, and actions relating to OHA's portion of income and proceeds from the public trust lands for the period November 7, 1978 through June 30, 2012
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(S)
4/11/2012 --
Act 015, 4/11/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1115).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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WLO/HAW, JUD, FIN
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HB2521
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SB2785 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO INTERISLAND ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION CABLE SYSTEMS.
Interisland Electric Transmission Cable System
Establishes a regulatory structure for the installation and implementation of an interisland high voltage electric transmission cable system and for the construction of on-island transmission infrastructure. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2785 HD2)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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WLO/EEP, CPC, FIN
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HB2523
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SB2787 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO ELECTRICITY.
Electricity; Reliability Standards; Interconnection Requirements
Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to: (1) Develop, adopt, and enforce reliability standards and interconnection requirements; and (2) Contract for the performance of related duties with a party that will serve as the Hawaii electricity reliability administrator. Authorizes the collection of a Hawaii electricity reliability surcharge to be collected by Hawaii's electric utilities. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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EEP, CPC, FIN
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HB2525
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SB2790 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
Extends the repeal date in Act 187, SLH 2010, to continue the pilot project that enables the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to begin housing and other projects without having the full amount of the cost of the projects on hand at the start of the project. Requires report to the Legislature prior to the convening of the 2013, 2014, and 2015 Regular Sessions on the status of the pilot project. Repeals the requirement that 15 percent of the revenues from the time of extension of a commercial or multipurpose project lease of Hawaiian home lands be deposited into the Native Hawaiian Rehabilitation Fund. Requires all revenues from commercial or multipurpose leases to be deposited into the Hawaiian Home Administration Account. (SB2790 HD1)
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(S)
4/27/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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HAW, WLO, FIN
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HB2528
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SB2796 SD1
RELATING TO DEATH BENEFITS.
Death Benefits
Makes permanent the decreased funeral benefit for medical and financial assistance recipients, establishes that DHS may bear the cost for crematory and mortuary services for unclaimed dead human bodies and that DHS may approve a determination that a dead human body is unclaimed. (SD1)
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(S)
4/25/2012 --
Act 062, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1163).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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HUS, FIN
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HB2534
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SB2797 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS IN MEDICAID.
Psychotropic Medications
Makes permanent previous changes to the psychotropic medication statute that ensure access to medically necessary psychotropic medications while allowing cost-effective strategies. Effective 6/29/12. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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HUS/HLT, FIN
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HB2535
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SB2798 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO INSURER REQUIREMENTS.
Insurer Requirements
Requires all private health insurers operating in Hawaii to share with the department of human services, a listing of their members for medicaid eligibility determination. (SB2798 HD1)
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(S)
4/30/2012 --
Act 095, 4/30/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1196).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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HUS, CPC, FIN
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HB2536
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SB2800 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM CHILD CARE LICENSING.
Child Care Licensing; Exemptions
Adds exemptions for any kindergarten, school, or program licensed by the charter school review panel, the Hawaii Council of Private Schools, or any federal agency and certain child care programs conducted by the counties from child care licensing by the department of human services. Effective July 1, 2013. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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HUS, EDN, FIN
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HB2538
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SB2803 SD2
RELATING TO CONTRACT PROPOSALS FOR CHILD CARE.
Child Care; Contract Proposals
Allows the department of human services to accept contract proposals from organizations that are not yet licensed to operate a child care program at locations specified by the department. (SD2)
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(S)
4/25/2012 --
Act 060, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1161).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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HUS, FIN
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HB2541
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SB2804 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS.
Homelessness; Interagency Council; Designated Safe Facilities; Department of Human Services; Appropriation
Establishes the Hawaii interagency council on homelessness under the department of human services for administrative purposes. Requires the department of human services to conduct a study on designating safe facilities for homeless individuals, couples, and families. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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HSG, FIN
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HB2542
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SB2808
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR HEALTH CARE PAYMENTS.
Health Care Payments (HMS 401); Emergency Appropriation
Makes an emergency appropriation from the general revenues of the State of Hawaii for fiscal year 2011-2012 to address the budget shortfall in for the health care payments program (HMS 401) in the Department of Human Services. Effective upon approval.
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 031, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1131).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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HUS, FIN
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HB2546
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SB2810 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT EXEMPTION FOR DOMESTIC SERVICES AUTHORIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Employment Exemption
Amends the definition of "employment" in sections 386-1, 392-5, and 303-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to exempt aged and disabled recipients of home and community-based services authorized by the Department of Human Services and recipients of state-funded home and community-based services from having to provide workers' compensation, temporary disability insurance, and prepaid health care. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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HUS, LAB, FIN
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HB2548
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SB2813 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD SPECIAL FUND.
Disability and Communication Access Board Special Fund
Clarifies that all moneys collected as application fees or fees for continuing education units shall be deposited into the disability and communication access board special fund and that moneys in the fund shall be used to defray costs of administering chapter 348F, HRS. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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HLT, FIN
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HB2551
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SB2816 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO HOSPITAL LICENSING.
Hospital Licensing
Permits the department of health the option of recognizing full accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations as evidence of hospital compliance with all licensing inspection for the duration of the accreditation. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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HLT, FIN
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HB2554
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SB2818 HD1
RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF DEAD HUMAN BODIES.
Dead Human Bodies; Disposition of Dead Human Bodies
Repeals the authority of the Department of Health to deliver or distribute an unclaimed dead human body to a university, hospital, or institution for medical education and research purposes. Clarifies the responsibilities of the person who has possession, charge, or control of an unclaimed dead human body with respect to gathering and providing information to state agencies. (SB2818 HD1)
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(S)
4/27/2012 --
Act 075, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1176).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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HLT, FIN
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HB2556
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SB2820 HD2
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ADVISORY COMMISSION ON DRUG ABUSE AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances
Amends statutory provisions of the Hawaii Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances to provide for more focused attention in addressing the issue of substance abuse as a public health issue. (SB2820 HD2)
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(S)
4/27/2012 --
Act 087, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1188).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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HLT, FIN
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HB2558
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SB2821 HD3 CD1
RELATING TO MORTALITY REVIEW OF DEATHS OF PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.
Mortality Review; Persons with Developmental or Intellectual Disabilities
Authorizes the Department of Health to conduct multidisciplinary and multiagency mortality reviews of deaths of persons with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Upon written request of the Director of Health, requires all providers of medical care or other services and state and county agencies to disclose adult death review information to the Department of Health and to those individuals appointed by the Director of Health to participate in the mortality review being conducted. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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HLT, JUD, FIN
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HB2559
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SB2822 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Consumer Electronics; Recycling; Task Force
Creates the Hawaii electric device recycling task force to make recommendations for a workable recycling program for electric devices. Requires report to the Legislature. Dissolves task force on June 30, 2013. (SB2822 HD2)
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(S)
4/27/2012 --
Act 078, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1179).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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EEP, FIN
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HB2560
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SB2825 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII IMMUNIZATION REGISTRY.
Hawaii Immunization Registry
Authorizes the department of health to allow limited health insurer access to the Hawaii immunization registry and authorizes the Hawaii immunization registry to store minimal demographic information for individuals who have elected to refuse inclusion in the Hawaii immunization registry. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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HLT, CPC, FIN
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HB2563
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SB2827 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE TRAUMA SYSTEM SPECIAL FUND.
Trauma System Special Fund
Adds to the uses of the moneys in the Trauma System Special Fund the costs to staff, operate, and continue the services of the injury prevention program. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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HLT, FIN
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HB2565
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SB2828 HD3
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EARLY INTERVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL.
Hawaii Early Intervention Coordinating Council
Changes the membership composition and functions of the Hawaii Early Intervention Coordinating Council to be consistent with part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 requirements regarding the state interagency coordinating council. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2828 HD3)
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(S)
4/30/2012 --
Act 096, 4/30/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1197).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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HLT/HUS, EDN, FIN
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HB2566
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SB2833 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT EXEMPTION FOR DOMESTIC SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.
Employment Exemption for Domestic Services
Amends the definition of "employment" in various sections of the Hawaii Revised Statutes by clarifying the "domestic services" exclusion for services to persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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HUS, LAB, FIN
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HB2571
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SB2842 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO CIVIL ACTIONS FOR DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES IN REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
Real Property Transactions; Civil Actions for Discriminatory Practices
Grants the right to file a civil action for housing discrimination within two years of occurrence or termination of an alleged discriminatory practice. Directs the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to issue a right to sue on a complaint if a similar civil action has been filed. (SB2842 HD1)
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(S)
4/27/2012 --
Act 085, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1186).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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JUD, FIN
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HB2580
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SB2850 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO GROUNDED VESSELS.
Grounded Vessels; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Salvage
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to assume control of and remove a vessel grounded on a coral reef or in imminent danger of breaking apart if the vessel cannot be removed by the owner within twenty-four hours of actual notice to the vessel's owner of the grounding. Provides requirements to allow the owner of the vessel to continue an effort to salvage a grounded vessel beyond twenty-four hours under certain conditions and allows the department to grant more time to the owner to remove the vessel if no additional environmental damage exists. (SB2850 HD2)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 057, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1157).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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WLO, FIN
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HB2588
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SB2858 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO OPEN GOVERNMENT.
Sunshine Law; Uniform Information Practices Act; Appeals
Creates a process for an agency to obtain judicial review of a decision made by the Office of Information Practices relating to the Sunshine Law or the Uniform Information Practices Act, and clarifies standard of review. Effective 01/01/13. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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JUD, FIN
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HB2596
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SB2859 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO OPEN GOVERNMENT.
Sunshine Law; Permitted Interactions; Notice
Allows board and commission members to hear testimony for a meeting canceled for lack of quorum and to attend informational meetings. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2859 HD2)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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JUD, FIN
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HB2597
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SB2865 HD1
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENT MAXIMIZATION SPECIAL FUND.
Department of Public Safety Federal Reimbursements; Maximization Special Fund
Expands the allowed uses of the Federal Reimbursement Maximization Special Fund to reflect United States Department of Justice-approved uses. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2865 HD1)
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(S)
4/27/2012 --
Act 077, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1178).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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PBM, FIN
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HB2603
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SB2866 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE OFFENDER REENTRY SYSTEM.
Comprehensive Offender Reentry System; Reentry Commission
Establishes the Offender Reentry Office within the Department of Public Safety to address the goals of Chapter 353H, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Reconstitutes the Reentry Commission under Act 24, Special Session Laws of Hawaii 2009, with the added duty to ensure that the Comprehensive Offender Reentry System is implemented as soon as practicable. Extends sunset of Reentry Commission to December 1, 2015. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2866 HD2)
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(S)
4/27/2012 --
Act 076, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1177).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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PBM, FIN
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HB2604
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SB2868 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO TAX CLEARANCE FEES.
Tax Clearances
Imposes fees to obtain a tax clearance or a certified copy of a tax clearance. (SB2868 HD1)
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(S)
4/30/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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FIN
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HB2606
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SB2871 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE.
Commercial Driver's License; Electronic Devices; Texting
Prohibits driving a commercial motor vehicle without possession of commercial driver's license; prohibits the use of mobile electronic devices, including for texting, while operating a commercial motor vehicle. Exempts certain drivers and "911" communication. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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TRN, JUD
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HB2609
|
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SB2872 HD1
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Highway; Cost Sharing; Utility Owners; Right-of-Way; Relocation
Allows any utility owners whose facility occupies a State Highway right-of-way to provide their share of costs up front to the affected state agency for encumbrance of funds in related contracts by way of an agreement to pay. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2872 HD1)
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(S)
4/25/2012 --
Act 070, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1171).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
|
TRN, FIN
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HB2610
|
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SB2873 SD1 HD3 CD2
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Environmental Impact Statements; Exemption
Permanently amends chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify current exemptions for secondary actions and require the Office of Environmental Quality Control to determine which agency has the responsibility for determining whether an environmental assessment is required by the applicant except in situations involving exempt secondary actions. Repeals Act 87, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009, and Act 45, Session Laws of Hawaii 2011. (SB2873 CD2)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
|
TRN, EEP, JUD
|
HB2611
|
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SB2874 SD1
RELATING TO AIRPORT REVENUE.
Relating to Airport Revenue
Provides more flexibility to the department of transportation in renting land and facilities at airports for revenue generation purposes. (SD1)
|
(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 047, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1147).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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TRN, FIN
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HB2612
|
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SB2876 SD2 HD3
RELATING TO THE COMMERCIAL HARBORS.
Department of Transportation, Harbors; Administrative Violations of Rules; Reimbursement from Tenant for Security Violations
Establishes a State harbors civil violations system and general administrative penalties for violations of laws and rules governing Hawaii's harbors. Provides that penalties and fines are deposited into the Harbor Special Fund. Allows the Department of Transportation to seek reimbursement from tenants or harbor users that violate security rules in harbor-secured areas. (SB2876 HD3)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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TRN, JUD, FIN
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HB2614
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SB2877 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO HARBORS FIREBOAT.
Harbors Fireboat; Management and Funding
Abolishes statutory requirements to reimburse the city and county of Honolulu for the operation and maintenance of the fireboat and allows for broader flexibility in the management of fireboat operations by the department of transportation. Effective January 1, 2013. (SB2877 HD1)
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(S)
4/25/2012 --
Act 069, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1170).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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TRN/PBM, FIN
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HB2615
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SB2933 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO OCEAN SAFETY.
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Ocean Safety; Swim Zone Buoys; Kaanapali; Appropriation
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules that promote greater safety of ocean users in the State's nearshore waters and report on the status of rulemaking. Appropriates funds for swim zone buoys at Kamaole beach. Establishes the temporary West Maui Ocean Recreation Management Area Advisory Committee to advise the Department of Land and Natural Resources on state waters within the area, particularly with respect to Kaanapali. Requires reports to the legislature. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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BAKER, TSUTSUI, Fukunaga
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WLO, FIN
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SB2939 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST ST. FRANCIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF HAWAII.
St. Francis Healthcare System; Hawaii Medical Center East; Special Purpose Revenue Bonds
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds of up to $80,000,000, for St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii to finance the construction, improvement, and equipment of certain Hawaii Medical Center East facilities. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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CHUN OAKLAND
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HLT, FIN
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SB2946 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Transportation; Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge Tax; Rental Motor Vehicle Customer Facility Charges
Extends until June 30, 2016: the increase in the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax to $7.50 per day; the deposit of a portion of the tax into the general fund; and the suspension of the rental motor vehicle customer facility charges. Allocates a portion of the foregoing taxes for deposit to the rental motor vehicle customer facility charge special fund. Authorizes issuance of rental motor vehicle customer facility revenue bonds. (SB2946 HD2)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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IGE
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TRN, FIN
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SB2947 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Taxation; Reports; Appropriation; Administrative Appeals Officer
Requires annual reports to the legislature; requires by 12/31/2012 a report to the legislature on the resources and information needed to complete the reports required under section 231-3.4, HRS, identification of the best means of providing information in an electronic format; and recommendations for additional information that may be required for inclusion in the reports as the department upgrades its tax computer systems and associated enterprise resource planning implementation; appropriates funds (part I); authorizes the director of taxation to appoint an administrative appeals officer (part II). (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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IGE
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ERB, JUD, FIN
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SB2952 SD2
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR LE JARDIN ACADEMY.
SPRB; Le Jardin Academy
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for Le Jardin Academy for the planning, acquisition, construction, improvement, and equipping of its educational facilities. (SD2)
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(S)
5/9/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TOKUDA
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EDN, FIN
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SB2958 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Bone Marrow Transplantation Program; Kapiolani Medical Center; Department of Health; Appropriation
Appropriates moneys as a grant pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children to establish an apheresis stem cell collection program to serve all young children to adulthood. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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GREEN
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HLT, FIN
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SB2971
RELATING TO VEHICLES.
Motor Vehicles; Vehicles; Negligent Injury Offenses
Defines "vehicle" in HRS chapter 707. Amends negligent injury offenses to include bodily injury to another person caused by the operation of a moped or vessel in a negligent manner.
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(S)
4/18/2012 --
Act 021, 4/17/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1121).
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TSUTSUI, Baker, English, Espero, Ige, Kahele, Kim, Tokuda
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TRN, JUD
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SB3001 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO WILDLIFE.
Wild or Feral Deer; Interisland Transportation
Prohibits the interisland possession, transfer, transport, or release after transport of wild or feral deer; establishes mandatory fines. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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KAHELE, GABBARD, GREEN, KIDANI, RYAN, SHIMABUKURO, SOLOMON, Baker, Wakai
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WLO, JUD, FIN
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SB3002 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS.
Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons; Good Faith Reliance
Amends provisions relating to the licensing and penalties of real estate brokers and salespersons by requiring the real estate commission to consider whether a licensee relied in good faith on information provided by other persons or third parties. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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KAHELE, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Wakai
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CPC/JUD
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SB3003 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES.
Geothermal Resources; Exploration; Subzones
Differentiates between "geothermal resources exploration" and "geothermal resources development". Designates "geothermal resources exploration" and "geothermal resources development" as permissible uses in all state land use districts and conservation district zones. Repeals geothermal resource subzone provisions under state land use law. (SB3003 HD2)
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(S)
4/30/2012 --
Act 097, 4/30/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1198).
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KAHELE, CHUN OAKLAND, DELA CRUZ, ESPERO, GALUTERIA, GREEN, SHIMABUKURO, SOLOMON, Gabbard, Hee, Ihara, Kidani, Nishihara, Ryan, Slom, Taniguchi, Wakai
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EEP/WLO, FIN
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SB3006 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE TIRES.
Used Motor Vehicle Tires; Task Force; Established
Establishes a task force to study ways to prevent or control the problem of abandoned tires. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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SHIMABUKURO
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EEP, FIN
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SB3008 HD3 CD1
RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
Family Court; Service By Publication, Mail, and Posting
Allows impoverished family court plaintiffs and petitioners to serve notice by posting pleadings at the courthouse in lieu of notice by publication, subject to order of the court, demonstration of a diligent search, and mailing of the pleadings to the defendant's or respondent's closest known relative. Effective 09/01/12. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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SHIMABUKURO
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HUS, JUD, FIN
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SB3010 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Transportation; Bridges; Exemptions
Temporarily exempts DOT and its contractors from certain state requirements for certain bridge rehabilitation projects. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB3010 HD1)
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(S)
4/30/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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TSUTSUI, CHUN OAKLAND, GREEN, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Baker, Dela Cruz, Espero, Fukunaga, Galuteria, Hee, Ige, Kahele, Nishihara, Ryan, Slom, Solomon, Tokuda, Wakai
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TRN/EEP, FIN
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SB3017 SD2
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Transient Accommodations Tax; Complimentary Rooms; Daily $10 Tax
Clarifies that the daily $10 tax on transient accommodations furnished on a complimentary or gratuitous basis includes transient accommodations furnished as part of a travel package, but does not include transient accommodations furnished as part of a tourism industry promotional or marketing activity. (SD2)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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KIM, KOUCHI, TSUTSUI
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TOU, FIN
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SB3024 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO CORPORATIONS.
Corporations; Publicly Traded Corporations; Mergers
Amends shareholder voting requirements for proposed plans involving mergers or share exchanges of publicly traded corporations. (SB3024 HD1)
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(S)
4/9/2012 --
Act 011, 4/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1111).
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TSUTSUI
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ERB
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SB3025 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING CREDITS.
Affordable Housing Credits; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Counties
Requires affordable housing credits to be issued for each single-family residence, multi-family unit, other residential unit, or if allowed under the county's affordable housing programs, vacant lot, developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands under specified conditions and requirements. Repealed on June 30, 2015. (SB3025 HD2)
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(H)
5/2/2012 --
Act 098, on 5/2/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1200).
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TSUTSUI
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HSG/HAW, FIN
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SB3029 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO STATUTORY REVISION: AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES AND THE SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSE OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES AND CLARIFYING LANGUAGE.
Revision Bill
Amends various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes and the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purpose of correcting errors and references and clarifying language. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB3029 HD1)
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(S)
4/24/2012 --
Act 034, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1134).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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JUD
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SB3031 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Intoxicating Liquor; Liquor Licensee; Liability
Amends section 281-78(b), HRS, to clarify that a licensee who timely suppresses unlawful activity, including by means of detaining and reporting an offender to the police, occurring on the licensed premises shall not be in violation of that section. (SB3031 HD1)
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(S)
4/27/2012 --
Act 088, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1189).
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TSUTSUI (Introduced by request of another party)
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ERB, CPC
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SB3062 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Insurance; Life Settlements Model Act; Stranger-Originated Life Insurance
Enacts the Life Settlements Model Act, which establishes consumer protections in life settlement transactions in which the owner of a life insurance policy transfers the death benefit for compensation that is more than the policy's cash surrender value but less than its expected death benefit. (CD1)
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(S)
5/8/2012 --
Enrolled to Governor.
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BAKER
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CPC, FIN
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