SB 3090, SD1
(SSCR2520)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Establishes the Mauna Kea Management Authority. Limits
the number of telescopes that may be authorized on Mauna Kea. Authorizes the
renegotiation of leases, subleases, easements, permits, and licenses
pertaining to Mauna Kea. Requires that revenue derived from activities on
Mauna Kea be shared with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Excludes Mauna Kea
lands from the definition of "public lands." Provides for free
access to Mauna Kea for traditional cultural purposes. Establishes police
powers and provides for enforcement of laws on land under the jurisdiction of
the Mauna Kea Management Authority. Appropriates funds. Effective
12/31/2033. (SD1)
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HRE/WTL, WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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SB 351, SD1
(SSCR465)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO THE AHA MOKU ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Amends various provisions related to the aha moku
advisory committee, including budgetary requirements. Appropriates funds for
expenses of the aha moku advisory committee and the annual puwalu. (SD1)
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HWN/WTL, WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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SB 641
(SSCR464)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE HAWAIIAN HOMES
COMMISSION.
Amends the membership of the commission on water
resource management to add the chairperson of the Hawaiian homes commission
or the chairperson's designee to serve as an ex officio voting member.
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HWN/WTL, WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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SB 1304, SD1
(SSCR394)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS.
Establishes the Native Hawaiian health advisory council
in the office of health equity to provide guidance to the governor and
legislature on issues that impact Native Hawaiians and their communities.
Requires the council to establish, update, and maintain a directory or
registry of Native Hawaiian professionals and leaders for governor-appointed
positions. (SD1)
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HWN, WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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SB 2134, SD1
(SSCR2354)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO TRAINING.
Requires certain additional government decision-makers
at both the state and county levels to complete the office of Hawaiian
affairs' training courses on native Hawaiian and Hawaiian rights established
by Act 169, SLH 2015. Requires the office of Hawaiian affairs, upon
designation of a date, time, and location of a training course, to notify the
governor and the mayors of the several counties of the availability of the
training course and the date, time, and location of the course. Requires the
governor and mayors, upon notification, to notify the administrative heads,
deputies, and other officials in their respective administrations who are not
mandated to complete the course, of the availability, time, date, and
location of the course and encourage them to complete the course. (SD1)
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HWN/LBR/PSM, WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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SB 2136, SD1
(SSCR2492)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO INCREASING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS'
PRO RATA SHARE OF PUBLIC LAND TRUST FUNDS.
Establishes a blank amount as the office of Hawaiian
affairs' pro rata share of the public land trust. Transfers a blank amount
less certain funds to the office of Hawaiian affairs for underpayment of the
public land trust funds for 7/1/12 to 6/30/18. Requires the department of
budget and finance to provide an annual accounting of receipts from lands
described in section 5(f) of the Admissions Act. Establishes a committee to
recommend the annual amount of the income and proceeds from the public land
trust that the office of Hawaiian affairs shall receive annually.
Appropriates funds. (SD1)
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HWN/WTL/JDC,
WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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SB 2581
(SSCR2352)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO THE KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION COMMISSION.
Increases the number of members on the King Kamehameha
celebration commission from thirteen to fifteen. Establishes an executive
director to be appointed by the commission.
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HWN/JDC, WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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SB 2717, SD1
(SSCR2474)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Establishes a grant program and special fund to assist
beneficiaries on Hawaiian home lands with cesspool upgrade, conversion, or
connection costs. Establishes that a recipient of a cesspool upgrade grant
shall not be eligible for the cesspool upgrade, conversion, or connection
income tax credit. Appropriates moneys for the grant program. (SD1)
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HWN/CPH, WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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SB 2666, SD1
(SSCR2128)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United
Nations' Global Goal five, gender equality. Effective 7/1/2035. (SD1)
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JDC, WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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SB 2671, SD1
(SSCR2129)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the
United Nations' Global Goal ten, reducing inequalities. Effective 7/1/2035.
(SD1)
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JDC, WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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SB 2677, SD1
(SSCR2130)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the
United Nations' Global Goal sixteen, relating to peace, justice, and strong
institutions. Effective 7/1/2035. (SD1)
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JDC, WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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SB 2887
(SSCR2450)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.
Appropriates moneys for events recognizing the
twenty-fifth anniversary of the sister state relationship between Hawai‘i and
Taiwan.
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JDC/ETT, WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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SB 3037
(SSCR2469)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
Appropriates funds for the office of international
affairs to fund by grant one or more programs sponsored or organized by the
University of Hawaii community colleges or a four-year campus to implement international
college experiences for Hawaii students enrolled at a University of Hawaii
campus.
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JDC/ETT/HRE, WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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SB 2228, SD1
(SSCR2302)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Authorizes a court to decree the forfeiture of all or
any portion of the Employees' Retirement System benefits to which a member,
former member, or retirant of state or county employment would otherwise have
been entitled if the member, former member, or retirant is convicted of a
felony that the court finds to be related to the employment of the member,
former member, or retirant. Requires the employees' retirement system to
comply with the court. Takes effect 1/1/2065. (SD1)
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LBR/JDC, WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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SB 2333, SD1
(SSCR2467)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO RETIREMENT SAVINGS.
Establishes a retirement savings board to administer
the Hawaii retirement savings plan. Establishes the Hawaii retirement
savings plan administrative fund. Requires the board to report to the
legislature before establishment of the Hawaii retirement savings plan.
Requires the board to annually report to the governor and legislature.
Requires a market analysis prior to establishment of the retirement savings
plan. Gives the department of budget and finance interim rule making
authority. Appropriates funds. (SD1)
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LBR, WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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SB 2351
(SSCR2200)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO EQUAL PAY.
Prohibits prospective employers from requesting or
considering a job applicant's wage or salary history as part of an employment
application process or compensation offer. Prohibits enforced wage secrecy
and retaliation or discrimination against employees who disclose, discuss, or
inquire about their own or coworkers' wages.
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LBR/JDC, WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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SB 2364, SD1
(SSCR2303)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Prohibits employer disputes of workers' compensation
claims without reasonable cause or while the claim is pending investigation.
Establishes negotiation, notice, and review procedures for disputed claims.
Establishes penalty for failure to negotiate in good faith. Permits service
providers to charge interest on late bill payments. Takes effect 1/1/2045.
(SD1)
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LBR/JDC, WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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SB 2366, SD1
(SSCR2443)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Requires the Labor Relations Board to deliver its
orders and decisions by hand, USPS mail using a delivery confirmation, or
electronically. Extends the time to hold a hearing on a complaint from 40 to
90 days. Repeals the requirement for the State to pay for witness fees and
to conduct an audit. Establishes a collective bargaining dispute resolution
special fund. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) attorney
position, one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) chief clerk position, and travel
and interpreter costs. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)
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LBR, WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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SB 2375, SD1
(SSCR2307)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE.
Permits advanced practice registered nurses to certify
an employee's disability. Increases the penalty for employers who fail to
submit timely wage and employment information. Permits filing of an appeal
of a decision on temporary disability insurance at the various statewide
offices of the department of labor and industrial relations. Allows the
department to send notices of hearings electronically or via first-class
mail. Permits notice of a hearing to be posted on the department's webpage,
when notice cannot be delivered. Allows parties to a hearing to appear in
person, by telephone, or by other communication device. Takes effect
1/1/2019. (SD1)
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LBR/CPH, WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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SB 2515, SD1
(SSCR2417)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYMENT.
Repeals the authority for department heads to establish
positions for special, research, and demonstration projects approved by the
governor. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)
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LBR, WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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SB 2660
(SSCR2306)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO MEDICAL COVERAGE.
In the event of a controverted workers' compensation
claim, requires an injured employee's private health care plan to pay for or
provide medical care, services, and supplies; provided that when the claim is
accepted, the employer shall reimburse the private health care plan and
injured employee. In the event of an accepted claim for leukemia, multiple
myeloma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, or certain cancers by a firefighter with
five or more years of service, requires an employer to be liable for 137 per
cent of medical care, services, and supplies.
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LBR/CPH, WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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SB 2746, SD1
(SSCR2202)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO INCOME WITHHOLDING FOR CHILD SUPPORT.
Amends the income withholding requirements to impose a
fine against any employer who discharges from employment, refuses to employ,
or takes disciplinary action against any noncustodial parent subject to
income withholding, or who fails to comply with an order of assignment of
future income. (SD1)
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LBR/JDC, WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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SB 2765, SD1
(SSCR2360)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO INVESTMENT PERSONNEL OF THE EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Allows the Board of Trustees of the Employees'
Retirement System to appoint one or more investment professionals and changes
the status of investment specialists from civil service to exempt from civil
service. (SD1)
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LBR, WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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SB 2801, SD1
(SSCR2199)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL
RELATIONS.
Establishes the Labor Law Enforcement Special Fund to
finance the collection of penalties and fees for violations of labor law;
establishes two positions, including an attorney and legal assistant, in the
Department of the Attorney General to represent the Department of Labor and
Industrial Relations in collecting penalties for violations of law. (SD1)
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LBR/JDC, WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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SB 2805
(SSCR2201)
Status & Testimony
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION.
Authorizes the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission Executive
Director to either issue a final conciliation demand or dismiss a
discrimination complaint and issue a notice of right to sue after a
determination of a reasonable cause of discrimination is made. Expressly
does not extend the Executive Director's authority and discretion with
respect to fair housing, to comply with the federal Fair Housing Act.
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LBR/JDC, WAM
[Measure deleted on 02-20-18]
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