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SB1 SD2
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; ALOHA Homes; Public Land Exemptions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the ALOHA homes program to develop low-cost homes on state-owned and county-owned land in urban redevelopment sites to be sold in leasehold by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation (HHFDC) to qualified residents. Exempts certain land from the definition of public lands. Requires HHFDC to gain legislative approval before disposing of certain lands. Provides for the disposition of lands acquired by HHFDC but no longer needed for the ALOHA homes program. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to HSG, WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
CHANG, BAKER, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, TANIGUCHI, Kim |
HSG, WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB607 |
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SB2 SD2 HD2
Public Lands; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Clarifies that lands set aside by the governor to the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation or leased to the corporation by other state departments or agencies are exempt from the definition of "public lands". Clarifies that lands set aside by the governor or leased to the Hawaii housing finance development corporation from other state departments or agencies are subject to legislative approval prior to the sale or gift of those lands. Requires the corporation to return any land leased to the corporation by other state departments or agencies if the land is no longer needed for housing, finance, or development. Requires the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation to give preference to individuals on the department of Hawaiian home lands waiting list regarding government or crown lands set aside or leased to the corporation prior to the corporation developing or financing an affordable housing development on those lands. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(H)
4/13/2021- Recommitted to FIN with none voting no and Representative(s) Holt, LoPresti, Ohno excused. |
CHANG, San Buenaventura |
HSG/WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB3
Housing; High Density Housing; Rail Transit System
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Promotes the construction of high density housing within a one half mile radius of a rail station along a rail transit system. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to EET/TRS, WAM. |
CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard |
EET/TRS, WAM |
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SB4 SD2
Housing; Development; Counties; Inclusionary Zoning; Exemption; Report
RELATING TO INCLUSIONARY ZONING.
Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from imposing an inclusionary zoning requirement on housing offered exclusively for sale in perpetuity to buyers who are residents of the State, are owner-occupants, and do not own any other real property. Requires each county to submit a report on inclusionary zoning requirements to the legislature every year until the regular session of 2026. Takes effect 5/6/2137. (SD2) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, Misalucha |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
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SB5
Housing Savings Account
RELATING TO HOUSING SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.
Establishes the procedures for a housing savings account system for all employees in the State. |
(S)
2/4/2021- Re-Referred to GVO/HOU, WAM. |
CHANG, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, San Buenaventura, Taniguchi |
GVO/HOU, WAM |
HB605 |
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SB6
Minimum Wage; Minimum Wage Commission; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.
Establishes a minimum wage commission to recommend the annual rate of increase for the minimum wage. Provides that recommended minimum shall go into effect unless affirmatively rejected by concurrent resolution. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to GVO/LCA, WAM. |
CHANG |
GVO/LCA, WAM |
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SB7 SD1 HD1
HHFDC; Right of First Refusal; Development; State Lands
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Authorizes the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation the right of first refusal for the development of property for all development on state lands, excluding Hawaii public housing authority, department of Hawaiian home lands, and department of land and natural resources lands and properties, that are within a one-half mile radius of a rail transit station. Triggers the right of first refusal upon a transfer of any property interest, including a leasehold interest, of state lands that are within a one-half mile radius of a rail transit station. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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3/19/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). |
CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura, Taniguchi |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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SB8
Counties; Infrastructure Dedication; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
Clarifies that the request for dedication of infrastructure is to connect an eligible affordable housing's infrastructure to the county's infrastructure. Authorizes a licensed private building inspector, contracted by the state or county, to certify compliance with county standards. Establishes that dedication of infrastructure is deemed to have taken place if not accepted or rejected by the county within 60 days. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB9
Sunshine Law; Interactive Conference Technology; State of Emergency; Permitted Interactions; Addresses
RELATING TO BOARD MEMBERS.
Authorizes, until June 30, 2022, boards to exclude the public from the meeting locations where board members are physically present if the board meetings are held by interactive conference technology during a state of emergency due to a contagious illness. Permits two or more members of a board to attend state of the city, state of the county, state of the State, or state of the judiciary addresses with certain restrictions. Requires meetings held by interactive conference technology to recess, rather than terminate, when audio communication cannot be maintained and may reconvene only when audio communication is reestablished. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
CHANG |
GVO, JDC |
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SB10 SD1
Affordable Housing; Religious Institutions; Educational Institutions
RELATED TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires counties to adopt rules allowing religious and educational institutions to build housing units on land they own regardless of current zoning restrictions if housing is either for Hawaii residents who are owner or renter occupants and own no other real property or affordable housing. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN |
HOU, JDC |
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SB11
Private Right of Action; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING ACCOUNTABILITY.
Allows a private right of action against the State for a failure to comply with certain housing objectives. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to JDC. |
CHANG |
JDC |
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SB12 SD1
Affordable Housing; HPHA; HHFDC
RELATING TO HOUSING OBJECTIVES.
Requires the Hawaii public housing authority and the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation to accomplish certain housing objectives. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
CHANG |
HSG, FIN |
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SB13
Real Estate Conveyance Tax; Rate; Disposition; Affordable Housing Exemption; Rental Housing Revolving Fund
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Increases the rate of real estate conveyance tax for condominiums and single family residences ineligible for a county home-owner's exemption with a value of at least $2,000,000. Exempts from conveyance taxes documents and instruments conveying real property subject to a government assistance program approved and certified by HHFDC and used for the provision of affordable housing for qualified persons in the State. Removes maximum dollar amount of conveyance taxes that are to be paid into the rental housing revolving fund each fiscal year. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
CHANG, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE |
WTL, WAM |
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SB14
District Boundaries; Amendments; Counties; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Authorizes county land use decision-making authorities to amend district boundaries involving lands greater than fifteen but no more than one hundred acres and requires all housing units to be occupied by the owner, who is a Hawaii resident, at all times. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
CHANG |
WTL, JDC |
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SB15
Voting Age Decrease; State and Local Elections
RELATING TO VOTING.
Lowers the age of voting in state and local elections from eighteen to sixteen years of age. Lowers the age of preregistration. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to JDC. |
CHANG, LEE, Dela Cruz, Ihara |
JDC |
HB633 |
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SB16
State Holiday; Juneteenth
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
Establishes June 19 of each year as a state holiday to be known as Juneteenth Day. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
CHANG, LEE, TANIGUCHI |
GVO, WAM |
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SB17
Helicopters; Safety; Tourism
RELATING TO TOUR AIRCRAFT.
Requires tour aircraft operations permit applicants to have aircraft that are outfitted with FAA approved safety devices. Prohibits tour aircraft permit holders from allowing the noise footprint of their aircraft to enter any occupied property. Requires denial of permit or rescission of permit if requirements are not met. |
(S)
2/11/2021- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
TRS, JDC |
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SB18
Empty Homes Tax; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Fair Market Rent
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an empty homes conveyance tax against certain residential property owners who own a vacant residential unit in the State. |
(S)
2/4/2021- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
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SB19
Surcharge on the Conveyance of Residential Property; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Flipping Surcharge
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a surcharge equal to twenty-five per cent of the net proceeds from the sale of certain residential property within a period of five years after the date of purchase if the owner is ineligible for a county homeowner's exemption on property tax. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Re-Referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
WAM |
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SB20
Environment; Health; Sunscreen Dispensers; Oxybenzone; Octinoxate; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires DLNR to establish a two-year pilot program to install sunscreen dispensers at Waikiki beach, Pupukea beach park, Wailea beach, and Honolua Bay beach to provide sunscreens without oxybenzone or octinoxate to visitors and educate visitors on the harmful effects of oxybenzone and octinoxate on the marine environment. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
CHANG |
WTL, WAM |
HB281 |
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SB21
Zero Net Vehicle Growth Policy; Dealers; Import
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Beginning January 1, Â Â Â Â Â , establishes a zero net vehicle growth policy in the State to ensure that the number of vehicles in the State does not exceed the vehicle threshold. Prohibits the importation of a vehicle into the State unless the dealer or individual importing the vehicle demonstrates proof that an existing vehicle in the State was recycled, destroyed, or transported out of the State and the importation of the vehicle does not cause the total number of vehicles in the State to exceed the vehicle threshold. Requires proof of compliance for dealers and individuals importing vehicles into the State. |
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1/27/2021- Re-Referred to TRS/CPN, WAM. |
CHANG |
TRS/CPN, WAM |
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SB22 SD1
Emergency Shelter; Minors; Consent; Providers; Child Welfare Services
RELATING TO MINORS.
Expands the circumstances where a minor may consent to no cost emergency shelter and related services to include cases where the provider is coordinating with child welfare services. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
CHANG |
HMS, JDC |
HB282 |
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SB23 SD1
Motor Vehicle Rental Industry; License Recovery Fees; Repeal
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL INDUSTRY.
Repeals vehicle license recovery fees. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
CHANG |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
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SB24
Leases; Leasehold Condominiums on State Land; Hawaii Community Development Authority; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Hawaii Public Housing Authority
RELATING TO LEASEHOLD CONDOMINIUMS ON STATE LAND.
Authorizes the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation, Hawaii community development authority, and Hawaii public housing authority to sell leasehold units in residential condominiums located on state lands. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to WTL, CPN/JDC. |
CHANG, DELA CRUZ, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
WTL, CPN/JDC |
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SB25 SD2
Minors; Medical Care; HIV; Consent; Prevention; Treatment
RELATING TO MEDICAL CARE FOR MINORS.
Permits minors to consent to medical care related to the diagnosis or treatment of HIV or the prevention of HIV. Provides that a minor, under certain circumstances, shall not be liable for payment for treatment or prevention of HIV. Authorizes physician assistants, in addition to physicians and advanced practice registered nurses, to render medical care and services to minors. Effective 5/6/2137. (SD2) |
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3/15/2021- Re-referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 25 |
CHANG |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB478 |
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SB26 SD1
Housing Savings Account
RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNTS.
Establishes the procedures for a housing savings account system for all employees in the State. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Gabbard, San Buenaventura, Taniguchi |
HOU, WAM/JDC |
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SB27
State Mortgage Insurance Program; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
RELATING TO HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE.
Establishes the state mortgage insurance program to guarantee up to fifteen per cent of the principal balance of real property mortgage loans, under certain conditions. |
(S)
2/2/2021- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
CHANG, GABBARD, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Moriwaki, Taniguchi |
CPN, WAM |
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SB28
Constitutional Amendment; Housing (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IX, SECTION 5, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION, TO REQUIRE THE STATE TO PRODUCE ENOUGH HOUSING TO MEET DEMAND.
Amends the constitution to require the State to provide enough housing to meet demand subject to standards and criteria as provided by law. |
(S)
2/4/2021- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
JDC, WAM |
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SB29 SD2
Constitutional Amendment; Housing; State Population Growth (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IX, SECTION 6, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION, TO REQUIRE THE STATE AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO PLAN TO PRODUCE ENOUGH HOUSING TO MEET DEMAND IN THEIR MANAGEMENT OF POPULATION GROWTH.
Amends the constitution to require the State to plan for the production of enough housing to meet demand in its management of population growth. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/18/2021- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHANG |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
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SB30
Police Departments; Military Equipment; Prohibition
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Prohibits police departments from acquiring certain types of military equipment and using certain types of equipment on protesters and demonstrators. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
CHANG |
PSM, JDC |
HB1381 |
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SB31
Constitutional Amendment; Voting Age for State and Local Elections (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO AMEND THE QUALIFYING AGE OF VOTERS FOR ANY STATE OR LOCAL ELECTION.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to lower the qualifying age of voters for any state or local election to sixteen years of age. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
CHANG |
JDC, WAM |
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SB32 SD1 HD1
Infrastructure; Public Utilities; Maintenance; Traffic
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires public utilities to consider the disruption to transportation as a criterion in planning ongoing and future maintenance and new installation. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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3/25/2021- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
CHANG |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
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SB33
Counties; Housing Supply Plan; Housing Demand; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING SUPPLY PLANS.
Requires each county to prepare a housing supply plan to plan for projected increases in the State's housing supply to meet housing demands of the respective county, identify and analyze existing and projected housing needs for all income levels, define the term "housing demand" including a ratio of jobs to residents to account for latent demand, and identify adequate sites for housing, including rental housing. Requires housing supply plans to be submitted to the legislature. Appropriates funds for the counties to conduct the required studies. |
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2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU, WAM |
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SB34
State Historic Preservation Division; Program Comment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION.
Requires the state historic preservation division to use a program comment process in its duties. Appropriates funds for the state historic preservation division to conduct a study on buildings built between 1945 and 1970 that would be exempted from a program comment process. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
CHANG, Keith-Agaran |
WTL, WAM |
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SB35 SD1
Landlord-tenant Code; Habitability; Retaliatory Evictions
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Prohibits landlords from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from tenants if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Sets a tenant's liability for rent if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions. Effective 7/1/2124. (SD1) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 22 |
CHANG, RHOADS |
CPC, JHA |
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SB36 SD2 HD1
Permanent Supportive Housing; Source of Income; Rental Discrimination; Prohibited Practices; Housing Assistance Program; Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
RELATING TO RENTAL DISCRIMINATION.
Prohibits discrimination, including in advertisements for rental property, in rental transactions based on participation in a section 8 housing choice program or any permanent supportive housing program or requirements related to participation in these housing assistance programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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3/19/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). |
CHANG, DELA CRUZ, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, LEE, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Gabbard, Taniguchi |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
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SB37
Income Tax; Mortgage Interest Deduction; Rental Housing Revolving Fund
RELATING TO THE MORTGAGE INTEREST DEDUCTION.
Eliminates the mortgage interest deduction for second homes under Hawaii income tax law. Requires the department of taxation to calculate the savings and transfer an equivalent amount of income taxes to the director of finance for deposit into the rental housing revolving fund. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to WAM. |
CHANG, DELA CRUZ, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Gabbard, Taniguchi |
WAM |
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SB38
Leases; Leasehold Condominiums on Lands Controlled by the State; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
RELATING TO LEASEHOLD CONDOMINIUMS ON LANDS CONTROLLED BY THE STATE.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to enter into ninety-nine-year leases of units in residential condominiums located on state lands. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to WTL, CPN/JDC. |
CHANG, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
WTL, CPN/JDC |
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SB39 SD2 HD1
Rental Housing Projects; Affordable Housing; General Excise Tax Exemption; Prevailing Wages; HHFDC
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Clarifies that the eligibility for the general excise tax exemption includes the nonreceipt of financing from the Hawaii Finance and Development Corporation. Allows certain affordable rental housing projects to receive a waiver of various development fees from a county. Removes the limit on the type of costs eligible for exemption from the general excise tax for development of affordable rental housing certified by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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4/23/2021- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 630). |
CHANG |
HSG, FIN |
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SB40 SD2
Housing; Exemption; Income Restrictions
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts from income restrictions for-sale housing projects that are built for qualified residents, who will be owner-occupants in perpetuity, and who own no other property. Effective 5/6/2137. (SD2) |
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3/18/2021- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHANG |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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SB41
Discretionary Permit; High-density Housing; Transit-oriented Development; Affordable Housing Development
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires state or county agencies to issue discretionary permits for housing development projects that meet certain requirements within sixty days of receipt of a permit application deemed to be complete by the receiving state or county agency. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to PSM/WTL, JDC. |
CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
PSM/WTL, JDC |
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SB42
Housing Development Project; Emergency Shelters
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Restricts any county from disapproving or imposing certain conditions on a housing development project for housing or an emergency shelter unless the county meets certain requirements. |
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1/27/2021- Re-Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
CHANG, LEE, Moriwaki |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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SB43 SD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; State Housing Coordinator; Affordable Housing; Government Land; Private Land; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Creates the position of the state housing coordinator. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU, WAM |
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SB44
Historic Preservation; President Barack Obama; Markers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to place markers in the State to indicate significant sites in the life of President Barack Obama and appropriates funds to place the markers throughout the State. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
CHANG |
WTL, WAM |
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SB45
Heat Abatement; Green Infrastructure; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEAT ABATEMENT.
Expands authorized expenditures from the Hawaii green infrastructure special fund to include energy-efficient air conditioning. Appropriates funds and authorizes the department of education to borrow funds from the green infrastructure loan program for heat abatement. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to EET/EDU, WAM. |
CHANG |
EET/EDU, WAM |
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SB46
Firearm Buyback Centers; Department of Public Safety; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires the Department of Public Safety to establish a firearm buyback center in each county in the State. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to PSM, WAM/JDC. |
CHANG |
PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB47
Marijuana; Decriminalization
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
Decriminalizes without penalty possession of up to one ounce of marijuana or one-eighth ounce of marijuana concentrate outside of a personal residence and up to ten ounces of marijuana or one ounce of marijuana concentrate inside a personal residence. Removes the penalty for transferring up to one ounce of marijuana or five grams of marijuana concentrate to individuals twenty-one years of age or older. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
CHANG |
PSM, JDC |
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SB48 SD1
Prostitution; Sex Trafficking; Minors
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Includes coercion as a means of committing the offense of sex trafficking. Removes the criminal statute of limitations for sex trafficking and promoting prostitution. Designates solicitation of a minor for prostitution as a form of sex trafficking. Specifies that sex trafficking of a minor is a strict liability offense. Repeals the offense of solicitation of a minor for prostitution. Effective 5/1/2024. (SD1) |
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2/23/2021- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
HMS, JDC |
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SB49
State Building Code Council; Repeal
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE.
Repeals the state building code council. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
CHANG |
PSM, JDC |
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SB50
Attorney General; County Police Chiefs; Domestic Violence Offender Registry
RELATING TO A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENDER REGISTRY.
Creates a domestic violence offender registry that is maintained by the Attorney General and accessible by the public. Requires covered offenders to register and annually renew their registration for 15 years, or for life if convicted of a class A felony domestic violence offense. Establishes a class C felony offense for failing to register or for providing false information during the registration process. Requires county police chiefs to maintain a local registry of covered offenders and forward this information to the Attorney General. |
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1/27/2021- Re-Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
CHANG |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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SB51
Animal Endangerment; Pet Animals; Unattended Vehicles; Confinement; Immunity
RELATING TO ANIMAL ENDANGERMENT.
Prohibits confining a pet animal in a manner that endangers their health or safety. Permits law enforcement officers, animal control officers, and first responders to enter an unattended vehicle to rescue a pet animal if there is a good-faith, reasonable belief that the pet animal is in imminent danger. Allows private citizens to rescue a pet animal that has been left in an unattended vehicle under certain circumstances. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
CHANG |
PSM, JDC |
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SB52
Rent Restrictions; Rent Control; Office of Consumer Protection
RELATING TO RENT CONTROL.
Prohibits landlords from increasing rent above a certain percentage over any twelve-month period. Establishes provisions for rent control. Excludes certain properties from rent control. Requires a report regarding the effectiveness of rent control in the State. Repeals on 12/31/2031. |
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2/2/2021- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
CPN, JDC |
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SB53
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Landlord Incentive Program Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Establishes the landlord incentive program special fund to reimburse land owners who participate in the section 8 housing choice voucher program for repair costs of tenant-caused property damage when the repair costs exceed the tenant's security deposit. Makes an appropriation. |
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2/2/2021- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
HOU, WAM |
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SB54
Catalytic Converter; Theft; Penal Code; Class C Felony; Scrap Dealers; Statement
RELATING TO THEFT.
Establishes the offense of theft of catalytic converter as a class C felony. Defines "catalytic converter." Requires scrap dealers to follow the same requirements regarding a written statement for the purchase of palladium, platinum, rhodium, and a scrap catalytic converter from which some or all of the catalyst metals have been removed as is required for the purchase of copper, beer kegs, and urns. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
CHANG |
CPN, JDC |
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SB55
Motor Vehicles; Used Motor Vehicles Parts and Accessories; Theft of a Catalytic Converter
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Establishes a new offense of theft of a catalytic converter. Requires vehicle registration records to be kept for businesses engaged in the selling or negotiating the purchase of used motor vehicle parts or accessories. Specifies that these businesses are required to refuse purchase of used motor vehicle parts or accessories and report the attempted sale to police if a seller does not provide certain information at the time of the attempted sale. Changes the fine for any violations of the used motor vehicle parts and accessories law. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
CHANG |
CPN, JDC |
HB446 |
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SB56 SD1
Revenue Generation; Personal Income Tax; Corporate Income Tax; Capital Gains; General Excise Tax Exemptions; Conveyance Tax
RELATING TO REVENUE GENERATION.
Increases the personal income tax rate for high earners for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020. Increases the tax on capital gains. Increases the corporate income tax and establishes a single corporate income tax rate. From 7/1/2021 through 6/30/2023, temporarily repeals certain general excise tax exemptions. Increases conveyance taxes for the sale of properties valued at $4,000,000 or greater. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to ECD, HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
CHANG |
ECD, HSG, CPC, FIN |
HB3 |
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SB57 SD2 HD3 CD1
Vehicle Safety Inspections; Inspectors; Reconstructed Vehicles; Special Inspection and Certification Requirement; DOT
RELATING TO VEHICLE INSPECTIONS.
Codifies certain certification, renewal, and violation processes of vehicle inspectors who conduct vehicle safety inspections under the department of transportation. Makes inoperable the requirement for reconstructed vehicles to obtain a special inspection and certification from 1/1/2022 through 7/31/2025. Requires the department of transportation to submit a report on the effects of the repeal no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2025. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
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SB58
CIP; 17th Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 17th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to WAM. |
NISHIHARA |
WAM |
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SB59
Nursing Homes; Long-Term Care Facilities; Assisted Living Facilities; Department of Health; Disease Control and Prevention; Licenses; Rules; Fines
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires operators of adult residential care homes, assisted living facilities, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, and community care facilities to establish and implement infectious disease control and prevention training and other related protocols. Requires the Department of Health to ensure compliance with infectious disease control and prevention training programs prior to the issuance or renewal of a license. Authorizes the Department of Health to conduct random audits to determine compliance with infectious disease control and prevention training program or course requirements. Requires the Department of Health to establish a hotline to field calls and complaints regarding violations. Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt rules, including emergency rules, and assess fines. Requires the Department of Health to conduct an annual announced and scheduled visit and inspection for all state-licensed or state-certified care facilities, in addition to its required annual inspections without notice. Requires applicants for nursing home administrator licenses to demonstrate at least five years of experience and the ability to document all training, experience, and certifications. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to HTH/HMS, CPN/JDC. |
IHARA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH/HMS, CPN/JDC |
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SB60 SD1 HD1 CD1
Special Number Plates; Polynesian Voyaging Society; Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number motor vehicle license plates to commemorate the Polynesian Voyaging Society. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
INOUYE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Fevella, Gabbard, Kim, Moriwaki |
CAI, FIN |
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SB61
Condominium Associations; Proxy Voting
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Amends the requirements for a condominium association's standard proxy form by deleting the option for a condominium owner to give the proxy to the board as a whole. Clarifies that no managing agent, resident manager, or their employees, or the association's employees, shall solicit any proxies from any unit owner of the association. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to CPN. |
INOUYE, LEE, RIVIERE, SHIMABUKURO, Fevella, Ihara, Kim, Misalucha, San Buenaventura |
CPN |
HB221 |
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SB62
Condominiums; Time Shares; Association Records; Member Lists; Telecommunications
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires the managing agent, resident manager, or board to keep an accurate and current list of each member of the association, and any vendee under an agreement of sale, including electronic mail addresses. Requires that a copy of the member list, including electronic mail addresses, shall be available, at cost, to any unit owner or owner's authorized agent, under certain circumstances. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to CPN. |
INOUYE, CHANG, LEE, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, English, Fevella, Ihara, Kim, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
CPN |
HB222 |
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SB63
Flavored Tobacco Products; Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax; Retail Sale; Electronic Smoking Device; Tobacco Products; Hawaii Tobacco Prevention and Control Trust Fund; Comprehensive Youth Tobacco Cessation Program
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.
Makes unlawful the sale of flavored products for electronic smoking devices, mislabeling of e-liquid products containing nicotine, and sale of tobacco products other than through retail sales via in-person exchange. Establishes penalties. Includes e-liquid and electronic smoking devices in the definition of "tobacco products" for purposes of the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Increases the license fee for wholesalers and dealers of tobacco products and retail tobacco permit fee. Requires retailers to pay an additional excise tax on the retail price of electronic smoking devices on and after 7/1/2021. Directs a certain percentage of moneys received from the cigarette tax and tobacco tax to the Hawaii tobacco prevention and control trust fund to establish and fund a comprehensive youth tobacco cessation program. Requires a person under twenty-one years of age who unlawfully purchases or possesses tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices, to complete a tobacco education or use cessation program or perform community service for a first offense. Repeals the electronic smoking device retailer registration unit. Repeals provisions relating to delivery of sales under the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. |
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2/9/2021- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
BAKER, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KOUCHI, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Dela Cruz, English, Kim, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Taniguchi |
HTH/CPN, WAM |
HB1328 |
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SB64 SD1
Medical Cannabis; Discrimination; Employer; Employee
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Prohibits an employer from discriminating against a person based on the person's status as a medical cannabis cardholder or a registered qualifying patients' positive test result for cannabis, under certain conditions. Specifies that an employer may use a fit-for-duty test as a tool for medical cannabis qualifying patients in potentially dangerous occupations. Exempts certain occupations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
BAKER, CHANG, LEE, NISHIHARA, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
LCA/HTH, JDC |
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SB65 SD1 HD1
Beer; Distilled Spirits; Direct Shipping; Manufacturers
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the county liquor commissions to adopt rules and regulations. (HD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Mizuno excused (2). |
BAKER, CHANG, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, Moriwaki, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
HB263 |
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SB66
Environment
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to AEN. |
ENGLISH |
AEN |
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SB67
Environment
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to AEN. |
ENGLISH |
AEN |
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SB68
Agriculture
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to AEN. |
ENGLISH |
AEN |
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SB69
Condominiums
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to CPN. |
ENGLISH |
CPN |
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SB70
Consumer Protection
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to CPN. |
ENGLISH |
CPN |
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SB71
Insurance
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to CPN. |
ENGLISH |
CPN |
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SB72
Professions and Vocations
RELATING TO PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to CPN. |
ENGLISH |
CPN |
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SB73
Financial Institutions
RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to CPN. |
ENGLISH |
CPN |
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SB74
Public Utilities Commission
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to CPN. |
ENGLISH |
CPN |
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SB75
Business Regulation
RELATING TO BUSINESS REGULATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to CPN. |
ENGLISH |
CPN |
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SB76 SD2 HD1
Board of Education; Superintendent of Education; Qualifications; Experience
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires that the board of education prioritize for the superintendent of education position candidates that have minimum of ten years of employment in the department of education, with at least five of those years serving in the capacity as a teacher, principal, or higher. Establishes a working understanding of the State's tri-level systems of educational administration as a desired qualification for candidates for the superintendent of education position. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
4/19/2021- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 559). |
ENGLISH |
EDN, FIN |
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SB77
Charter Schools
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to EDU. |
ENGLISH |
EDU |
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SB78
Public Libraries
RELATING TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to EDU. |
ENGLISH |
EDU |
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SB79
Energy
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to EET. |
ENGLISH |
EET |
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SB80 SD1
Economy; Bureau of Conveyances; General Fees; Land Court Fees; Regular System Fees
RELATING TO THE ECONOMY.
Requires the bureau of conveyance to amend its rules to establish a new fee schedule for certain general, land court, and regular system fees. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2021- Re-Referred to EET/WTL, WAM. |
ENGLISH |
EET/WTL, WAM |
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SB81
Economy
RELATING TO THE ECONOMY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to EET. |
ENGLISH |
EET |
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SB82 SD2 HD2
Departments; Boards; Commissions; Members; Training
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATION AND POLICY.
Requires each new member of a board or commission to participate in an orientation and training session with the head of the department with jurisdiction of that member's board or commission or their designee. Requires each department and agency to train their members at least once per calendar year. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD2) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
ENGLISH |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
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SB83 SD1
La Ku‘oko‘a; Hawaiian Recognition Day
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Designates November 28 of each year as La Ku‘oko‘a, Hawaiian Recognition Day, not constituting a state holiday, to celebrate the historical recognition of independence of the kingdom of Hawaii. (SD1) |
(H)
3/19/2021- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). |
ENGLISH |
CAI, JHA, FIN |
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SB84
Procurement
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to GVO. |
ENGLISH |
GVO |
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SB85 SD1
State Lottery; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to engage in lottery and bingo enterprises pursuant to state law. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2021- The recommendation was not adopted. |
ENGLISH |
HWN, WAM/JDC |
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SB86 SD3
DHHL; DOH; Medical Cannabis; Dispensaries; Gaming; Study
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Requires the Department of Health to issue medical cannabis dispensary licenses to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, allowing for increased revenue for beneficiaries. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to study the feasibility and revenue to be generated by medical cannabis dispensaries, limited gaming, and other potential revenue-generating options on Hawaiian home lands. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD3) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to HHH, JHA, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
ENGLISH |
HHH, JHA, CPC, FIN |
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SB87
Hawaiian Affairs
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to HWN. |
ENGLISH |
HWN |
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SB88
Health
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to HTH. |
ENGLISH |
HTH |
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SB89 SD1
Cannabis; Cultivation
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Amends the implementation date from December 31, 2023, to December 31, 2021, for the requirement that qualifying patients shall obtain medical cannabis or manufactured cannabis products only from a licensed dispensary or by cultivating cannabis as permitted by law. (SD1) |
(S)
3/5/2021- Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and recommitted to HTH. |
ENGLISH |
HTH |
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SB90
Health
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to HTH. |
ENGLISH |
HTH |
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SB91
University of Hawaii
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to HRE. |
ENGLISH |
HRE |
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SB92
Board of Regents
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to HRE. |
ENGLISH |
HRE |
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SB93
University of Hawaii; Finances
RELATING TO FINANCES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to HRE. |
ENGLISH |
HRE |
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SB94
Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to HOU. |
ENGLISH |
HOU |
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SB95
Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to HOU. |
ENGLISH |
HOU |
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SB96
Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to HOU. |
ENGLISH |
HOU |
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SB97
Human Services
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to HMS. |
ENGLISH |
HMS |
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SB98
Homelessness
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to HMS. |
ENGLISH |
HMS |
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SB99
Aging
RELATING TO AGING.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to HMS. |
ENGLISH |
HMS |
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SB100
Criminal Procedure
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
JDC |
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SB101
Penal Code
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
JDC |
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SB102
Crime
RELATING TO CRIME.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
JDC |
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SB103
Ethics
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
JDC |
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SB104
Elections
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
JDC |
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SB105
Campaign Spending
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
JDC |
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SB106
Labor
RELATING TO LABOR.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to LCA . |
ENGLISH |
LCA |
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SB107
Culture and the Arts
RELATING TO CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to LCA. |
ENGLISH |
LCA |
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SB108
International Affairs
RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to LCA. |
ENGLISH |
LCA |
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SB109
Public Safety
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to PSM . |
ENGLISH |
PSM |
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SB110
Public Safety
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to PSM. |
ENGLISH |
PSM |
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SB111
Department of Defense
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to PSM. |
ENGLISH |
PSM |
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SB112 SD2
Flying; Pilot; Misdemeanor
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Makes flying or facilitating flying without a pilot license a misdemeanor. Defines pilot license. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to TRN, JHA, CPC, referral sheet 22 |
ENGLISH |
TRN, JHA, CPC |
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SB113
Transportation
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to TRS. |
ENGLISH |
TRS |
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SB114
Transportation
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to TRS. |
ENGLISH |
TRS |
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SB115
Water
RELATING TO WATER.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to WTL. |
ENGLISH |
WTL |
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SB116
Small Boat Harbors
RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to WTL. |
ENGLISH |
WTL |
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SB117
Land
RELATING TO LAND.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to WTL. |
ENGLISH |
WTL |
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SB118
State Budget
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH |
WAM |
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SB119
State Budget
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH |
WAM |
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SB120
Capital Improvement Program
RELATING TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH |
WAM |
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SB121
Bonds
RELATING TO BONDS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH |
WAM |
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SB122
Taxation
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH |
WAM |
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SB123
Emergency Appropriations
RELATING TO EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH |
WAM |
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SB124
Emergency Appropriations
RELATING TO EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH |
WAM |
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SB125
Emergency Appropriations
RELATING TO EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH |
WAM |
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SB126
Emergency Appropriations
RELATING TO EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH |
WAM |
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SB127
Emergency Appropriations
RELATING TO EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/22/2021- Referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH |
WAM |
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SB128 SD1
Coffee Leaf Rust; Fungicides; Subsidy Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a fungicide subsidy program until June 30, 2026, to subsidize coffee growers for the purchase of fungicides to combat coffee leaf rust. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KANUHA, GABBARD, Baker, Kim |
AEN, WAM |
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SB129
Coffee Berry Borer; Subsidy Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COFFEE BERRY BORER.
Extends the sunset date for the Coffee Berry Borer Pesticide Subsidy Program until 6/30/2026, for the purchase of pesticides containing Beauveria bassiana to combat the coffee berry borer. Extends the program manager position to 6/30/2027. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/1/2021- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
KANUHA, GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
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SB130
Coffee Labeling; Blended Coffee; Percent of Coffee by Weight
RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
Requires coffee blend labels to disclose regional origins and percent by weight of the blended coffees. Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee that contains less than 51 percent coffee by weight from that geographic origin. |
(S)
2/5/2021- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
KANUHA, Baker, Nishihara |
CPN |
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SB131
Board of Psychology; Psychologists; Prescriptive Authority; Prescribing Psychologists; Pilot Program
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Requires the board of psychology to establish a pilot program to grant prescriptive authority to qualified psychologist applicants in counties with a population of less than one hundred thousand persons. Repeals on 8/31/2026. |
(S)
2/9/2021- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
KANUHA, Baker |
HTH/CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB132 SD2 HD1
Environment; Water Pollution; Sunscreen; Avobenzone; Octocrylene; Sale; Distribution; Prohibition
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
Beginning January 1, 2023, bans the sale, offer for sale, or distribution in the State of any sunscreen that contains avobenzone or octocrylene, or both, without a prescription issued by a licensed healthcare provider. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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3/18/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and none excused (0). |
KANUHA, GABBARD, Baker, Shimabukuro |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB133
Attorney General; Investigators
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Requires at least one Attorney General investigator be based in each county in the State. |
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2/4/2021- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Nishihara |
JDC, WAM |
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SB134 SD1 HD1
Public Records; Vital Statistics; Requests; Suspension Prohibited
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
Prohibits the governor or the mayor from suspending requests for public records or vital statistics during a declared state of emergency. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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4/19/2021- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 559). |
KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Kim |
PDP, JHA, FIN |
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SB135 SD2 HD1
Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Study; State Office Buildings; Telecommunication; Accessibility; Legislative Hearings
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATION.
Requires the office of enterprise technology services to establish a working group to conduct a study to identify state office buildings that can provide equitable telecommunication access to allow residents of the counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui, and rural areas of the city and county of Honolulu, including residents with disabilities, to participate remotely in legislative hearings. Requires a report to the legislature. Dissolves the working group on 6/30/2022. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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3/25/2021- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KANUHA, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, English, Keohokalole, Wakai |
HET, JHA, FIN |
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SB136 SD1
Education; School Facilities Agency; Administrative Rules; CIP; Report; Governor; DOE
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AGENCY.
Requires the department of education school facilities agency to adopt and publish administrative rules necessary to implement Act 72, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, by July 1, 2021. Requires the office of the governor to provide a report to the legislature regarding the process by which the department of education purchases land and executes capital improvement project contracts through the school facilities agency. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, Shimabukuro |
EDN, FIN |
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SB137 SD2
District Boundaries; Amendments; Counties; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Authorizes county land use decision—making authorities to amend district boundaries involving certain land areas greater than fifteen acres, but not more than twenty-five acres, if the land areas are proposed for reclassification to the urban district, contiguous to an urban district, and at least sixty per cent of the land areas will be dedicated for the development of affordable housing. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/16/2021- The committee(s) on WAL/HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN |
WAL/HSG, CPC, FIN |
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SB138 SD1
Cigarette and Tobacco Tax; Increase; Health Care
RELATING TO TOBACCO TAXES.
Increases the cigarette and tobacco tax on cigarettes and little cigars at an unspecified rate beginning July 1, 2021. Allocates excise tax revenue generated from the increased rate to various unspecified state funds and the general fund. Effective 7/1/50. (SD1) |
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2/11/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, Baker, Rhoads |
HTH, WAM |
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SB139 SD1
Transient Accommodations Tax; County Distribution; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Visitor Arrivals
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Revises county allocations of transient accommodations tax revenues to reflect the number of annual visitor arrivals for each respective county. Requires updating the number of visitor arrivals for each respective county annually from the Hawaii Tourism Authority and the State Data Book. Requires each respective county to report how it expended its allocation of the transient accommodations taxes distributed under this measure no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular legislative session. Effective 7/1/2021. (SD1) |
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2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, Nishihara |
EET, WAM |
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SB140 SD2 HD2 CD1
Transit-oriented Development; HCDA
RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
Defines transit-oriented development zone. Establishes the transit-oriented zone development improvement board. Requires the transit-oriented zone development improvement board to develop a transit-oriented development zone improvement program to foster community development by strategically investing in public facilities. Effective 7/1/2021. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KANUHA, CHANG, LEE, Wakai |
TRN/HSG, WAL, FIN |
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SB141 SD2
State Building Code Council; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii State Energy Office
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
Transfers the State Building Code Council from the Department of Accounting and General Services to the Hawaii State Energy Office. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KANUHA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, Shimabukuro |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB142 SD2 HD1
Housing Development; School Impact Fees; Exemption; HPHA; HHFDC
RELATING TO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
Exempts from school impact fee requirements, certain affordable housing units, additions to existing dwelling units, accessory dwelling units, ohana dwelling units, affordable housing units in projects or property developed by the Hawaii public housing authority, and affordable housing units in projects assisted by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation. Effective 12/1/2050. (HD1) |
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4/23/2021- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 630). |
KANUHA, CHANG |
HSG, FIN |
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SB143 SD1
Housing; Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes an affordable homeownership revolving fund within HHFDC to provide loans to nonprofit community development financial institutions and nonprofit housing development organizations for the development of affordable homeownership housing projects. Makes appropriations into and out of the affordable homeownership revolving fund. (SD1) |
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2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, LEE |
HOU, WAM |
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SB144 SD2 HD1
Department of Education; Pilot Program; School Supplies; Naalehu Elementary School; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A SCHOOL SUPPLY SUBSIDY PILOT PROGRAM.
Establishes and makes an appropriation for a one-year school supply subsidy pilot program at Naalehu elementary school. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2051. Sunsets 1/1/2023. (HD1) |
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3/23/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
KANUHA, Kim |
EDN, FIN |
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SB145 SD1
Medical Cannabis; Cannabis Seeds; Cannabis Clones; Dispensaries
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS PRODUCTS.
Authorizes the sale and distribution of cannabis propagules, cuttings, cannabis seeds and cannabis clones by medical cannabis dispensary licensees, subject to quantity limits and quality requirements. (SD1) |
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2/11/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, GABBARD, LEE, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
HTH, JDC |
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SB146
Uniform Probate Code; Firearms; Personal Representative
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PROBATE CODE.
Requires a personal representative of a decedent appointed under the Uniform Probate Code to notify the police department of the appropriate county of any and all firearms in an estate. Requires the police department to certify that all registered firearms in an estate and other firearms of which the police department has been notified are properly transferred or disposed of before the estate may close. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, BAKER, CHANG, LEE, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
HB783 |
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SB147
Department of Health; Drug Enforcement Administration; Cannabis; Exemption
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Requires the Department of Health to submit an application and a petition for federal exemptions for the state authorized use of cannabis in Hawaii from the Drug Enforcement Administration under title 21 Code of Federal Regulations sections 1307.03 and 1308.43. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to PSM/HTH, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim |
PSM/HTH, JDC |
HB867 |
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SB148 SD1 HD1
Landlord-tenant; Summary Possession; General Excise Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Requires landlords, lessors, or plaintiffs in a summary possession action based on nonpayment of monetary rent to submit a general excise tax license in good standing as a condition to the issuance of a writ of possession. Effective 5/6/2137. (HD1) |
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3/25/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, BAKER, CHANG, KIDANI, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Inouye, Nishihara |
CPC, FIN |
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SB149
Attorney General; Penal Code; Forfeiture; Civil Assets
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Restricts asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a covered criminal misdemeanor or felony offense. Requires seized property to be forfeited only when the property owner has been convicted of an underlying covered criminal misdemeanor or felony offense. Changes the standard of proof that the State must meet in order for property to be forfeited from "preponderance of the evidence" to "beyond a reasonable doubt". Requires the State to prove that owners consented to or possessed knowledge of the crime that led to the seizure of their property. Requires that the agency seizing the property pay for safe and secure storage of the seized property until the completion of the forfeiture proceeding or final disposition of the property. Directs any proceeds from a civil forfeiture to the general revenue fund for public education purposes. Repeals administrative forfeiture proceedings. |
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2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, RIVIERE, TANIGUCHI, Baker, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
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SB150
Ignition Interlock Devices; Sentencing
RELATING TO IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES.
Requires consecutive terms of imprisonment for anyone convicted as a repeat or habitual offender if arising from same conduct as conviction for operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock device. Requires any person operating a vehicle with an ignition interlock to have government issued identification in their immediate possession. Extends the lookback period under provisions relating to ignition interlock requirements from five to ten years. Expands the offense of circumventing or tampering with an ignition interlock to include obscuring the camera lens or not providing a picture of the driver. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to TRS, JDC. |
LEE |
TRS, JDC |
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SB151 HD1 CD1
Statewide Traffic Code; Accident; Collision
RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.
Replaces the term "accident" with "collision" for purposes of certain provisions of the statewide traffic code. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
LEE |
JHA, CPC |
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SB152
Child Passenger Restraints; Requirements; Penalties
RELATING TO CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINTS.
Amends requirements for the restraint of child passengers. Requires rear facing child safety seats for children under two years of age. Repeals exceptions for compliance. Raises certain fines for violations. |
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2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
LEE |
TRS, JDC |
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SB153 SD2 HD1 CD1
Hawaii Impaired Driving Council
RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.
Establishes the Hawaii impaired driving council to establish comprehensive strategies for preventing and reducing impaired driving. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
LEE |
JHA |
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SB154
Capital Gains Tax; Income Tax; Increase
RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS.
Increases the capital gains tax threshold from 7.25 per cent to 9 per cent. Effective for tax years beginning after 12/31/2020. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to WAM. |
LEE |
WAM |
HB133 |
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SB155 SD1
Department of Taxation; Peer-to-Peer Car-Sharing; Authorized; Surcharge Tax; State Highway Fund
RELATING TO PEER-TO-PEER CAR-SHARING.
Authorizes peer-to-peer car-sharing. Establishes the peer-to-peer car sharing surcharge tax. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
LEE |
TRS, JDC/WAM |
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SB156
Privacy; Facial Recognition Systems; Government Officials; Limitations on Use
RELATING TO VIOLATION OF PRIVACY.
Limits the government's use of facial recognition systems, except in certain circumstances. Does not apply to personal use of a privately owned facial recognition system when acting in an unofficial capacity. |
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1/27/2021- Re-Referred to GVO/EET, JDC. |
LEE, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, Kim, Nishihara |
GVO/EET, JDC |
HB1226 |
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SB157 HD1 CD1
Marriage; License to Solemnize
RELATING TO LICENSING.
Authorizes the issuance of a civil license to solemnize marriage and allows solemnization by any individual at least eighteen years of age. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
LEE, CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
JHA |
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SB158
Ethics; Officials; Employees; Executive; Legislative; Judiciary
RELATING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS.
Prohibits certain state officials and employees from representing certain interests regarding any state administrative or legislative action for 12 months after termination from their respective positions. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, RIVIERE, Ihara, Keohokalole, Kim, Nishihara, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB159 SD1 HD1 CD1
Automatic Voter Registration; Driver's License; Identification Card; Opt-in
RELATING TO VOTING.
Makes an application for voter registration part of all state identification card and driver's license applications. Requires qualified applicants to choose to be registered to vote. Requires updating of names and addresses of qualified applicants who are already registered to vote unless the applicant declines. Requires the sharing of certain information among the counties, department of transportation, election personnel, and online voter registration system. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
LEE, CHANG, IHARA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA, RHOADS, Gabbard, Kim, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
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SB160
Primary Elections; Nomination Papers; Filing Deadline
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Changes the deadline to file nomination papers for public office from the first Tuesday in June to the first Tuesday in May for certain elections. |
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2/23/2021- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Gabbard, Kidani, Nishihara, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB161
State Building Construction; Carbon Dioxide Mineralized Concrete
RELATING TO STATE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION.
Requires all state building construction that uses concrete to use post-industrial carbon dioxide mineralized concrete unless use of these materials will increase costs or delay construction. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Nishihara, Wakai |
GVO, WAM |
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SB162 SD1
Housing; Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Retaliatory Evictions; Damages
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Specifies that the amount of damages recoverable by a tenant subjected to an unlawful retaliatory eviction is equal to two months' rent. (SD1) |
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2/17/2021- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 13 |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Kidani, Wakai |
CPC, JHA |
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SB163 SD1
Childhood Sexual Abuse; Civil Actions; Statute of Limitations; Remedies
RELATING TO CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE.
Amends statutory limitations on the time period in which a survivor of childhood sexual abuse may file a civil suit. Allows punitive damages. Permits the court to order restorative justice measures at its discretion, if requested by the victim. (SD1) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to HHH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
LEE, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Chang, Ihara, Kidani, Nishihara, Wakai |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
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SB164
State Vehicle Fleet; Internal Combustion Engine Prohibition
RELATING TO ELECTRIFICATION OF STATE VEHICLES.
Requires the State to electrify its motor vehicle fleet by 1/1/2035. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Wakai |
GVO, WAM |
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SB165
Fireworks; Permits; Licenses; Fees; Fines; Increase
RELATING TO FIREWORKS
Increases the fireworks display permit fee from $110 to $150 and the fine for certain fireworks violations from $2,000 per violation to $5,000 per violation. Clarifies that each aerial device, display firework, or article pyrotechnic having a total weight of 25 pounds or less that is illegally imported, transferred, or sold constitutes a separate violation. Increases the penalty for removing or extracting the pyrotechnic contents. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
LEE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, KIM, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Ihara, Inouye, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
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SB166
Campaign Finance; Foreign Corporations; Foreign Nationals
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Prohibits foreign nationals and foreign corporations from making independent expenditures. Requires every corporation that contributes or expends funds in a state election to file a statement of certification regarding its limited foreign influence. Requires noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures to obtain a statement of certification from each top contributor required to be listed in an advertisement. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, GABBARD, IHARA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Fevella, Shimabukuro |
JDC |
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SB167 SD1 HD2
State Plan; Green Infrastructure; Office of Planning; Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force; Report
RELATING TO THE STATE PLAN.
Establishes green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines for state facility systems, infrastructure, and transit projects in the Hawaii State Planning Act to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Adds definition of "green infrastructure". Requires the office of planning, in partnership with greenhouse gas sequestration task force, to submit a report to the legislature making recommendations for implementing the green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
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4/23/2021- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 629). |
LEE, GABBARD, IHARA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Baker, Kidani, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
GVR, EEP, FIN |
HB331 |
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SB168
Helicopters; Commercial Flights; Complaints; Reporting; DOT
RELATING TO HELICOPTERS.
Requires commercial helicopter owners and operators to submit reports to the Department of Transportation about basic helicopter flight information. Requires the Department of Transportation to post reports regarding helicopters to its website. |
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1/27/2021- Re-Referred to TRS/JDC, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
TRS/JDC, WAM |
HB864 |
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SB169
Elections; Ranked Choice Voting
RELATING TO RANKED CHOICE VOTING.
Establishes ranked choice voting for special federal elections and special elections of vacant county council seats. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, IHARA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, RIVIERE, Gabbard, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
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SB170
Electricians and Plumbers; Apprentice License
RELATING TO ELECTRICIANS AND PLUMBERS.
Establishes license requirements for electrician apprentices and plumber apprentices. Effective 1/1/3000. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
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SB171
Vehicle Registration; Title of Vehicle Transfer
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.
Amends the procedure of transferring the title or ownership interest in a vehicle. Requires the transferor, or transferor's representative with the appropriate documentation, and transferee to be appear in person before the clerk of the respective county department of motor vehicles to execute the transfer of title. Exempts licensed dealers from appearing in person with the transferee to execute such transfer. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to TRS, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, JDC |
HB602 |
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SB172 SD1 HD1
DCCA; Grants; Standards; Operating Budget; Certificate of Vendor Compliance; Qualifications
RELATING TO GRANTS.
Allows an organization to qualify for grants under chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, if the organization is incorporated under the laws of the State or spends at least ninety per cent of its operating budget in the State and is registered with the department of commerce and consumer affairs and in possession of a valid certificate of vendor compliance issued by the State. (HD1) |
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3/11/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Mizuno excused (2). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
HB75 |
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SB173
Vital Statistics; Certificates of Stillbirth; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS.
Requires the department of health to issue a certificate of stillbirth, upon request of the parent or parents named on a fetal death certificate issued in the case of a stillbirth. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2021- Referred to HTH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, WAM |
HB536 |
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SB174
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; E Ola Mau Na Leo O Kekaha; Kaunalewa; Kekaha Sugar Mill ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST KAUNALEWA.
Replaces E Ola Mau Na Leo O Kekaha with Kaunalewa as the entity authorized to receive special purpose revenue bonds issued to assist with the acquisition, remediation, and development of the old Kekaha Sugar Mill in Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii. |
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2/1/2021- The committee(s) on WTL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-03-21 1:00PM in conference room 229. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB119 |
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SB175 SD1
Intoxicating Liquor; License; Agriculture; Manufacturing
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Exempts certain applications from the automatic refusal provision that may be invoked by a majority of nearby voters or real estate owners; specifically, applications for a class 1 or class 18 license on land designated as agricultural by state or county zoning laws and for which the majority of the agricultural commodities used in the manufacturing of the liquor are grown and produced in the State by the license holder. (SD1) |
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2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/AEN, JDC |
HB122 |
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SB176 SD1
BLNR; Sand Island Industrial Park; Sale Under Master Lease; Rent Escalation
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Provides that each industrial park lease shall include a rent escalation clause that specifies that increases in rental rates for a 5-year period shall not exceed the lower of the percentage specified in the Consumer Price Index or 10%. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to sell parcels of Sand Island Industrial Park to a lessee under a master lease. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to WAL, CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, CPC, JHA, FIN |
HB66 |
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SB177
Taxation; Excise Tax; Large Cigars
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the excise tax rate on large cigars. |
(S)
2/2/2021- The committee(s) on CPN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-05-21 9:30AM in conference room 229. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB868, HB121 |
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SB178 SD2
Driving on Beaches; Polihale State Park; Department Of Land And Natural Resources; Beach Protection Pilot Program
RELATING TO DRIVING ON BEACHES.
Establishes a two-year beach protection pilot program under which no vehicles are authorized to drive on the beach in Polihale state park without a permit. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 5/6/2137. Repeals on 6/30/2023. (SD2) |
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3/16/2021- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB120 |
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SB179 SD2 HD1
DOA; East Kauai Irrigation System; Transfer of Operational Authority; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
Transfers operational authority over portions of the east Kauai irrigation system operated and maintained by the east Kauai water users' cooperative before 12/15/20 to the Department of Agriculture. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
4/23/2021- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-23-21 5:15PM; CR 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, FIN |
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SB180 SD1 HD1
Deposit Beverage Container Program; Auditor Recommendations; Risk-based Selection Process; Distributors; Redemption Centers
RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINERS.
Requires the department of health to implement the auditor's recommendations for the deposit beverage container program, including developing a risk-based selection process to select reports submitted by distributors and redemption centers for audit. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB181
Aquatic Resources Management Advisory Commission; Establishment; Fishing
RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.
Establishes the aquatic resources management advisory commission in the department of land and natural resources. |
(S)
2/1/2021- The committee(s) on WTL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-03-21 1:00PM in conference room 229. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
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SB182
County Government; General Powers; Limitations; Statewide Jurisdiction
REGARDING THE GENERAL POWERS AND LIMITATION OF THE COUNTIES.
Reaffirms the State's authority over the counties on laws and rules regarding issues of statewide jurisdiction. |
(S)
2/4/2021- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
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SB183
Electric Foot Scooters; Regulation
RELATING TO ELECTRIC FOOT SCOOTERS.
Establishes a framework for the regulation of electric foot scooters by the State and counties. Amends definitions of "moped" to exclude electric foot scooters. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB72 |
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SB184
Emergency Workers; Communications Dispatchers; Penal Code; Offenses Against the Person
RELATING TO EMERGENCY WORKERS.
Amends the definition of "emergency worker" in the Penal Code to include communications dispatchers. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB73 |
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SB185
Traffic Code; Illegally Parked Vehicles; Citations; Counties; DLNR
RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.
Amends the statewide traffic code to allow for the chairperson of the BLNR and county chiefs of police to designate state or county employees or contractors to issue citations for traffic violations. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to PSM/WTL, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/WTL, JDC |
HB601 |
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SB186 HD1 CD1
Agricultural Lands; Covenants; Easements; Re-recorded Restrictions
RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON AGRICULTURAL USES AND ACTIVITIES.
Disallows the enforcement of a re-recorded homeowners' association restriction if the restriction prohibits bona fide agricultural uses and activities on agricultural land. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, AGR, CPC |
HB74 |
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SB187
Short-term Rentals; Nonconforming Use; Amortization; Counties
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
Makes explicit the counties' authority to enact ordinances to amortize or phase out permitted, nonconforming, or otherwise allowed short-term rentals in any zoning classification. Includes swapping, bartering, or exchange of a residential dwelling, or portion thereof, in definition of "short-term rental" for this purpose. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/PSM, JDC |
HB76 |
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SB188
Public Utilities Commission; Public Utility; High-voltage Electric Transmission Lines; Electric Transmission Systems
RELATING TO THE UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINES.
Eliminates the requirement for a public utility to seek approval from the public utilities commission for the underground construction of high-voltage electric transmission lines if certain conditions are met. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
HB78 |
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SB189 SD1 HD1 CD1
Dog Bites; Action Against Owner; Conditions; Danger
RELATING TO DOG BITES.
Removes the requirement to prove that a dog has bitten a person on at least two separate occasions prior to bringing legal action against a dog's owner to determine whether conditions of treatment or confinement have changed so as to remove the danger the dog poses to other persons. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
RHOADS |
JHA |
HB382 |
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SB190
Real Property; Exemption; Attachment; Execution.
RELATING TO ATTACHMENT OF REAL PROPERTY.
Increases the real property exemption amount for attachment or execution. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS |
WTL/PSM, JDC |
HB350 |
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SB191 SD2 HD1
Condominium Associations; Nonjudicial Foreclosure; Power of Sale
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Specifies a procedure for condominium associations to incorporate power of sale language into their governing documents. Clarifies that liens may be foreclosed upon if the power of sale language is contained within an association's governing documents or within some other agreement with the owner of the unit subject to foreclosure. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/30/2021- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS, BAKER |
CPC, JHA |
HB641 |
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SB192 SD1 HD1
DHS; General Assistance; State of Emergency; Emergency Supplementary Income; Eligibility
RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
Allows the Department of Human Services to administer and provide public assistance to eligible residents of the State during a governor-declared state of emergency. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
RHOADS |
PDP/HHH, JHA, FIN |
HB479 |
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SB193 SD1
Gender Representation; Corporate Boards; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Reports
RELATING TO EQUITABLE GENDER REPRESENTATION ON CORPORATE BOARDS.
Requires publicly held domestic corporations to have a gender-diverse board of directors. Establishes reporting requirements for the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and penalties. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2021- Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 21 |
RHOADS, BAKER |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
HB1077 |
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SB194
Liquor Commission; License Renewal; Violations; Denial
RELATING TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION.
Requires the Liquor Commission to deny any renewal for a liquor license if the applicant for renewal has violated any provision of chapter 281, Hawaii Revised Statutes, on three separate occasions during the twelve-month period preceding the renewal application date. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
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SB195 SD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Members; Board of Trustees; Elections; Reapportionment Commission
RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Amends the process for electing members to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees. Requires the Reapportionment Commission to establish a reapportionment plan for the members of the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs so that they are elected according to their respective districts, rather than an at-large statewide election for each seat. (SD1) |
(S)
2/5/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
RHOADS |
HWN, JDC |
HB658 |
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SB196 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Reapportionment Commission; Office of Hawaiian Affairs (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE THE REAPPORTIONMENT COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A REAPPORTIONMENT PLAN TO DRAW DISTRICT LINES FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Amends the State Constitution to require the Reapportionment Commission to establish a reapportionment plan to draw district lines for the total number of members of the board of trustees of the office of Hawaiian affairs. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2021- Re-Referred to HWN, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
HB644 |
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SB197
Sexual Assault; Offenses Against Persons Stopped By or Accompanied By Law Enforcement Officers
RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT.
Includes as offenses of sexual assault in the second and third degrees, offenses against a person who is stopped by a law enforcement officer and a person who is accompanied by a law enforcement officer for official purposes. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Re-Referred to JDC. |
RHOADS |
JDC |
HB250 |
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SB198
Firearms; Storage; Responsibility with Respect to Minors
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Raises the maximum age of minors for which safe storage of firearms is required from sixteen to eighteen years. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Re-Referred to JDC. |
RHOADS |
JDC |
HB31 |
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SB199 SD2
Mental Health; Assisted Community Treatment; Petition; Guardian Ad Litem; Appointment; Notice; Hearing
RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT.
Mandates appointment of a guardian ad litem to represent the best interest of a mentally ill individual in assistant community treatment proceedings. Eliminates the need for the office of the public defender to participate in the proceedings. Effective 5/1/2029. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to HHH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
RHOADS |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
HB345 |
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SB200 HD2 CD1
Elections; Late Contribution Report; Candidates
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Clarifies that candidates or other committee representatives as specified who make contributions over a certain amount before an election are required to file a late contribution report only if the candidate is on the ballot in that election. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
RHOADS |
GVR, JHA |
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SB201
Corporation Reports; Independent Campaign Expenditures and Political Contributions
RELATING TO CORPORATIONS.
Requires domestic and foreign corporations to provide their shareholders with reports of independent expenditures and political contributions. |
(S)
2/4/2021- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
CPN, JDC |
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SB202
Home Mortgage Interest Deduction; Income Tax; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Transfer
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Eliminates the home mortgage interest deduction for second homes under Hawaii income tax law. Requires the amount of state revenue gained by eliminating the deduction to be deposited into the rental housing revolving fund. |
(S)
2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
HOU, WAM |
HB1388 |
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SB203
Medical Informed Consent; Timing; Hawaii Medical Board; Standards
RELATING TO MEDICAL INFORMED CONSENT.
Requires the Hawaii medical board to establish standards for health care providers to ensure that a patient's consent to treatment is an informed consent. Requires that informed consent for a proposed medical or surgical treatment or a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure be obtained prior to the day of that treatment or procedure. Specifies that if the treatment or procedure is to occur on the same day it is scheduled, the informed consent shall be obtained at the time the decision is made to schedule that treatment or procedure. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Re-Referred to HTH, CPN. |
RHOADS |
HTH, CPN |
HB138 |
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SB204 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Aquatic Mitigation Banking; Aquatic In-lieu Fee Mitigation
RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.
Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to use in-lieu fee mitigation to restore, create, enhance, preserve, or any combination thereof aquatic habitats or resources as compensatory mitigation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
RHOADS |
WTL, JDC |
HB498 |
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SB205
Deferred Deposits; Payday Loan; Fees
RELATING TO DEFERRED DEPOSITS.
Reduces the maximum fee a check casher may charge under a payday loan agreement for deferring the deposit of a check from fifteen per cent to seven per cent of the face value of the check. |
(S)
2/9/2021- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
CPN, JDC |
HB304 |
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SB206 SD1
Real Property Discrimination; Housing Assistance Program
RELATING TO RENTAL DISCRIMINATION.
Prohibits discrimination, including in advertisements for available real property, based on participation in a housing assistance program or requirements related to participation in housing assistance programs, in real estate transactions and requirements. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
RHOADS |
CPN, JDC |
HB1390 |
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SB207
Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds into and out of the rental housing revolving fund for the purposes for which the fund was established, such as providing loans or grants for the development, pre-development, construction, acquisition, preservation, and substantial rehabilitation of rental housing units. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
RHOADS |
HOU, WAM |
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SB208
Plastic Straws; Prohibition; Fine; Exemption
RELATING TO PLASTIC STRAWS.
Prohibits the distribution, sale, and provision of plastic straws, except for those who request single-use plastic straws for medical reasons. Establishes a fine for violators. Takes effect 1/1/2022. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to CPN/AEN, JDC. |
RHOADS |
CPN/AEN, JDC |
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SB209
Employment; State and County Employers; Payment of Wages
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Amends the definition of "employer" in chapter 388, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to wages and other compensation to include the State and counties when a provision in that chapter has no comparable provision in chapter 78, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to public officers and employees. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to LCA/PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS |
LCA/PSM, JDC |
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SB210
Elections; Ballot; Arrangement of Candidate Names
RELATING TO ARRANGEMENT OF CANDIDATE NAMES ON BALLOTS.
Requires candidate names to be randomized on individual ballots and randomly rotated across precincts. Requires the Office of Elections to inform voters and candidates, by a method suited for the voting system, that the names of candidates may not be in alphabetical order. Requires that any new contract entered into by the Office of Elections for equipment or services relating to preparing ballots or counting votes include the capability to randomize the names of candidates appearing on the ballot if technologically possible. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
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SB211 SD1
Hawaiian Language; State Law; Public Documents
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AS AN OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
Requires that the Hawaiian version of a law be held binding if the law in question was originally drafted in Hawaiian and then translated into English. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2021- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 21 |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
HB1230 |
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SB212
Campaign Finance; Advertisements; Noncandidate Committees; Violations; Fines
RELATED TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Increases the amount of fines that may be assessed against a noncandidate committee for violations of organizational report requirements and the amount of fines that may be assessed for violations of advertisement disclaimer requirements. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to JDC. |
RHOADS |
JDC |
HB22 |
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SB213
Vehicle Noise; Emergency Response Vehicle Noise Task Force; Department of Health
RELATING TO EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLES.
Establishes an emergency response vehicle noise task force to determine the impact of emergency response vehicle sirens in terms of excessive noise, the effect on public safety, and the relative effectiveness of the use of emergency lights instead of the use of sirens at night. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to HTH, WAM. |
RHOADS |
HTH, WAM |
HB518 |
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SB214
Student journalism; School-sponsored Media; University-sponsored Media; Freedom of Press
RELATING TO STUDENT JOURNALISM.
Establishes freedom of press protections for student journalists producing school-sponsored media or university-sponsored media unless subject to certain exceptions. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to EDU/HRE, JDC. |
IHARA, CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Shimabukuro |
EDU/HRE, JDC |
HB781 |
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SB215
Elections; Ranked Choice Method
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Provides ranked choice method of voting for all partisan primary elections, special elections, and nonpartisan general elections held in this State on or after 1/1/2022 pursuant to certain conditions. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
IHARA, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Baker, Chang, Gabbard |
PSM, JDC |
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SB216
Elections; Voting Assistance; Voter Service Centers; Absentee Ballots
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Includes agents of candidates listed on ballots among the persons prohibited from providing voting assistance at voter service centers and in the use of absentee ballots. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA, GABBARD, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Baker, Chang, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
JDC |
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SB217
Impeachment; Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Appointive Officers
RELATING TO IMPEACHMENT.
Establishes causes and procedures for impeachment of the governor, lieutenant governor, and appointive officers. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
IHARA, CHANG, LEE, RIVIERE, Baker, Gabbard, Kidani, Kim |
GVO, JDC |
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SB218
Health Care Insurance; Step Therapy; Auditor; Impact Assessment Report
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE INSURANCE.
Prohibits a health care insurer, mutual benefit society, or health maintenance organization from requiring an insured, subscriber, member, or enrollee diagnosed with stage two through stage four cancer to undergo step therapy prior to covering the insured for the drug prescribed by the insured's health care provider, under certain conditions, for health insurance policies and contracts issued or renewed after 12/31/2021. Requires Auditor to conduct impact assessment report on mandated health insurance coverage. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Re-Referred to HTH, CPN/WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, ENGLISH, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
HTH, CPN/WAM |
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SB219 SD2 HD2
Agricultural Lands; Crimes; Extended Terms of Imprisonment; AG; Task Force; Appropriation
RELATING TO CRIMES ON AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Imposes extended terms of imprisonment for certain offenses against property rights committed when on agricultural land. Appropriates funds to the department of the attorney general to establish a statewide agricultural theft task force. Effective 5/6/2137. (HD2) |
(S)
4/19/2021- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-21-21 8:45AM; CR 325. |
DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
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SB220 SD1
DOE; Service-learning; Curriculum; Community Service Volunteer Work
RELATING TO SERVICE-LEARNING.
Requires the Department of Education to implement a service-learning curriculum to develop student character, values, self-esteem, civic responsibility, financial literacy, and knowledge of local community issues and concerns though community service volunteer work. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB221 SD1 HD1
Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness; Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness; Homelessness; County Regional Plans
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the governor's coordinator on homelessness, in conjunction with the Hawaii interagency council on homelessness, to develop plans for the city and county of Honolulu and the counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui to coordinate the services and shelter facilities of public agencies and nonprofit organizations to meet the concerns of communities impacted by homelessness and the needs of the homeless population within each county. Requires the county plans to contain specific strategies to address unmet needs in each county. Requires annual reports to the legislature on the status of the county plans. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2021- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Kim, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
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SB222 SD1 HD1 CD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; Comptroller; Annual Reports; Closed Accounts; Lapsed Programs; Lapsed Initiatives
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
Beginning 7/1/2022, requires the comptroller's annual report to the governor and legislature to include a list of all accounts that were closed by the comptroller during the immediately preceding fiscal year, and a list of accounts that remain open but that are serving a lapsed program or initiative. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, ENGLISH, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Gabbard, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
GVR, FIN |
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SB223 SD1
DOTAX; Counties; Contracting; Private Developments; Tax Clearance
RELATING TO CONTRACTING.
Requires contractors and subcontractors to submit tax clearances as a condition of: (1) obtaining building permits for private developments exceeding a certain value, which shall be valid for two years; (2) assigning a contract for private developments exceeding a certain value; and (3) obtaining final inspection of private developments exceeding a certain value in certain circumstances. Authorizes the department of taxation to require that tax clearance applications be submitted electronically. Establishes penalties. Effective 1/1/2022. Repeals 12/31/2026. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
DELA CRUZ, KIDANI, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB224 HD1 CD1
Department of Education; Career and Technical Education; District Exceptions
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Gives a preference to students who live within the service area of a school or who enrolled in the school the previous school year who apply for participation in a career and technical education program offered by that school. Establishes enrollment in a career and technical education program as a new exception to the requirement to attend school within the service area in which a student resides. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB225 SD1 HD1 CD1
HHFDC; Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-oriented Development; Infrastructure Improvements; Regional State Infrastructure Subaccounts
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
Specifies that the cost of regional infrastructure improvements made by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation may be assessed against transit-oriented development projects specially benefiting from the improvements, as determined by the corporation. Requires the Hawaii interagency council for transit-oriented development to review and make recommendations on applications for subaccount funds for infrastructure projects related to transit-oriented development. Exempts the stadium development district from the assessments made under this measure. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Wakai |
HSG/TRN, WAL, FIN |
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SB226 SD1
Land Exchange; Diversified Agricultural Production; Housing
RELATING TO LAND EXCHANGE.
Allows the governor to negotiate land exchanges to acquire lands suitable for long-term diversified agricultural production in return for state lands to be developed for affordable, workforce, and other housing. Requires legislative approval for the land exchanges. Report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to AGR/HSG, WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
AGR/HSG, WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB227 SD1
Motor Vehicles; Sun Screening Devices
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SUN SCREENING DEVICES.
Repeals provision requiring light transmittance of no less than 35% on side and rear windows of certain vehicles when using sun screening devices and glazing material. Exempts from the section the side windows of any motor vehicle; provided the vehicle is equipped with rearview mirrors on both sides. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, Kidani, Wakai |
TRS, JDC |
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SB228
DOH; Asbestos; Work Practice Standards; Single-Family Residences
RELATING TO ASBESTOS.
Clarifies that work practice standards and notification requirements for the demolition and renovation of facilities containing asbestos apply to single-family residences. Requires the Department of Health to amend its administrative rules in accordance with this Act. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to HTH, CPN. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HTH, CPN |
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SB229 SD1
Non-general Fund Accounts; Annual Reports; Auditor; Special, Revolving, and Trust Funds
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR.
Requires departments to submit their annual reports concerning their non-general fund accounts to the Auditor in addition to the Legislature. Requires departments to include the status of implementing any recommendations made by the Auditor, and if no action has been taken, to detail the reasons why any recommendation has not been implemented in their annual reports submitted regarding their non-general fund accounts. Requires the Auditor to include, in its annual report to the Legislature on special, revolving, and trust funds, identification of any unimplemented fund recommendations made in an earlier auditor's report. (SD1) |
(H)
3/24/2021- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Gabbard, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
LMG, CPC, FIN |
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SB230
Real Estate Transactions; Mandatory Seller Disclosures; Sea Level Rise Exposure Area
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
Requires that mandatory seller disclosures in real estate transactions include identification of residential real properties lying within the sea level rise exposure area, as designated by the Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaptation commission or its successor. |
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1/29/2021- Re-Referred to WTL/AEN, CPN. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, RIVIERE, Ihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WTL/AEN, CPN |
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SB231
Sea Level Rise; State Facilities; Mitigation
RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE ADAPTATION.
Requires each executive department to identify departmental facilities that may be vulnerable to flooding and other impacts of sea level rise and assess options for mitigating the effects of sea level rise on those facilities. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Re-Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Ihara, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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SB232
Litter Control; Civil Penalty; Penal Code; Criminal Littering
RELATING TO LITTERING.
Increases the maximum civil penalty for littering from $500 to $1,000. Increases the maximum fine for the offense of criminal littering from $1,000 to $5,000. |
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3/16/2021- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Riviere, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
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SB233
Beehive Removal; Bee Swarm Removal
RELATING TO BEES.
Requires any person that receives state or county funding who wants to remove a beehive or swarm from the person's property to contract with a beekeeper or pest control operator for removal. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to WTL/PSM, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, Chang, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
WTL/PSM, WAM |
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SB234
Department of Human Resources Development; Telework; Policies
RELATING TO TELEWORK.
Requires that each state department, board, commission, or agency develop policies under which eligible employees may be authorized to telework. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to GVO/LCA, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, Keohokalole, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
GVO/LCA, WAM |
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SB235
Condominiums; Meetings; State of Emergency; Budget; Replacement Reserves
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Repeals the provision relating to electronic voting devices. Clarifies that, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in the declaration or bylaws, association meetings may be conducted by means of Internet, teleconference, or other electronic transmission technology that complies with Hawaii's Nonprofit Corporations Act. Provides that, except as otherwise specifically restricted by the declaration or bylaws, any action that may be taken at any annual, regular, or special meeting of members may be taken without a meeting by approval by ballot as provided in Hawaii's Nonprofit Corporations Act. In the event of an emergency or pandemic that adversely impacts the association's revenue, authorizes board to, without notice or approval of unit owners, use the association's replacement reserves or borrow money for operating expenses, and may grant the lender the right to assess and collect monthly or special assessments from the unit owners, and to enforce the payment of assessments or other sums by statutory lien and foreclosure proceedings. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to PSM, CPN/JDC. |
BAKER (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, CPN/JDC |
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SB236
Planned Community Associations; Condominiums; Electronic Meetings; Electronic Voting; State of Emergency
RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
Clarifies association documents, declarations, and bylaws shall be deemed to authorize electronic meetings and electronic or machine voting during any period in which a state of emergency, declared pursuant to chapter 127A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is in effect in the county in which the association or condominium is located, regardless of what the association documents, declarations, or bylaws otherwise provide. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to PSM, CPN/JDC. |
BAKER (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, CPN/JDC |
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SB237
Veterans homes; Long term care; Nursing facilities; COVID-19
RELATING TO CARE FACILITIES.
Raises the standard of care for the State's veteran homes, long term care facilities and nursing homes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic by describing requirements for care facility licensing and leadership, implementing standards of recordkeeping, creating protocols for emergencies and personal protective equipment, and establishes a hotline for complaints. Sunsets 6/30/2026. |
(S)
2/4/2021- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
BAKER (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/HMS, JDC |
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SB238 SD2 HD1
Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Elections; Partial Public Funding; Campaign Finance; Randomized Ballots
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Includes candidates for the board of trustees of the office of Hawaiian affairs to receive a maximum in public funds up to fifteen percent of the expenditure limit for each election. Amends ballot requirements to display candidates for the office of Hawaiian affairs board of trustees, by residency and non residency requirements and to randomize the order of candidate names within those groupings. Effective 7/1/3021. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Branco voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
SHIMABUKURO, BAKER, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Inouye, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
JHA, FIN |
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SB239
COVID-19; AlohaSafe Alert Application; Contact Tracing
RELATING TO THE ALOHASAFE ALERT APPLICATION.
Requires all travelers arriving in Hawaii and all individuals cited or arrested for quarantine violations or who test positive for COVID-19 to use the AlohaSafe Alert application on their smartphones. Allows the department of health to collect data from the AlohaSafe Alert application only to the extent that data is necessary, proportionate, and limited for a good faith public health purpose. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to HTH, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, BAKER, INOUYE, SHIMABUKURO, Kim, Moriwaki |
HTH, JDC |
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SB240
COVID-19; Pandemic; Masks; Quarantine; Social Media; Governor's Emergency Proclamations; Misdemeanors
RELATING TO MASK AND QUARANTINE VIOLATIONS.
Limits first offense violations of a governor's emergency proclamation requiring wearing cloth face coverings to a fine of not more than $500. Limits first offense violations of a governor's emergency proclamation requiring persons traveling from out of state to quarantine to a fine of not more than $500, except for those violators who post media of themselves violating the governor's order on social media or who travel to the State with symptoms or a positive test result for COVID-19. |
(S)
2/8/2021- The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HTH, JDC |
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SB241 SD1
Cannabis; Medical Use; Interisland Transportation; Authorization
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Authorizes qualifying patients and qualifying out-of-state patients to transport cannabis between islands of the State for personal medical use. Effective 5/6/2137. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to HHH/TRN, JHA, CPC, referral sheet 22 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KIM, LEE, Keohokalole, Shimabukuro |
HHH/TRN, JHA, CPC |
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SB242 SD2 HD2 CD1
Education; Department of Education; Computer Science; Public Schools; Charter Schools
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires that public and charter schools offer education in computer science. Requires annual reports. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Baker, Fevella, Gabbard, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
HB1222 |
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SB243 SD2 HD2
Energy; Renewable Energy; Strategic Plan; Hawaii State Energy Office; Hawaii Natural Energy Institute; Feasibility Study
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Hawaii state energy office to develop a strategic plan that identifies strategies to achieve a resilient, clean energy, decarbonized economy as quickly as practicable and to submit the strategic plan to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2023. Requires the Hawaii natural energy institute to conduct a feasibility study of the strategic plan and to submit its findings and recommendations to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular sessions of 2023, 2028, 2033, 2043, and 2048. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
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3/25/2021- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Baker, Fevella, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB244 SD2 HD1 CD1
Food Donation; Charitable Donations; Liability Protection
RELATING TO FOOD DONATION.
Expands liability protection for donors to include donations of food and similar donations made to needy persons by organizations. Authorizes the donation of expired food when the donor reasonably believes in good faith that the food remains fit for human consumption. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ, BAKER, ENGLISH, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, NISHIHARA, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
CPC |
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SB245 SD1 HD1
DOE; FAFSA Working Group; State Plan; Graduation Requirement
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education's existing Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) working group to create a state plan to make completion of the FAFSA or an opt-out waiver a statewide graduation requirement by the 2023-2024 school year. Requires a report to the 2022 legislature. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
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3/24/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Gabbard, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDN/HET, FIN |
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SB246 SD1 HD2
State Government Realignment Commission; Departments; Divisions; Agencies; Broadband Infrastructure; American Rescue Plan Act; Appropriation
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Establishes a state government realignment commission to periodically review the state executive branch's departments, divisions, and agencies, including functions and services, and submit its findings and recommendations to the legislature. Appropriates American Rescue Plan Act funds for various broadband infrastructure installation and updates throughout the State and requires an annual report regarding these projects. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD2) |
(S)
4/23/2021- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 627). |
DELA CRUZ, BAKER, ENGLISH, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Shimabukuro |
GVR, PDP, CPC, FIN |
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SB247 SD1
Public Library Lands; Leases; DOE
RELATING TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES.
Establishes a pilot program to generate revenue through the lease of public library lands to meet the mission of the public libraries. Establishes the library facilities fund. Requires the state librarian and department of education to report to the legislature. (SD1) |
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2/4/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, ENGLISH, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Baker, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
EDU, WAM |
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SB248
Hawaii Products; Procurement Preferences; Increase
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Increases the procurement preferences for class I and class II Hawaii products. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, BAKER, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, English, Fevella, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
GVO, WAM |
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SB249
Department of Health; Integrated Solid Waste Management; Single-Use Plastics; Plastic Bags; Plastic Service Ware; Ban
RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
Prohibits the use and distribution in the State of certain single-use plastics. Requires all moneys collected for the provision of reusable or recyclable bags to be deposited in the environmental management special fund. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to AEN, WAM/JDC. |
DELA CRUZ, BAKER, GABBARD, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella, Misalucha, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AEN, WAM/JDC |
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SB250
Public Lands Day
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Designates the fourth Saturday in September as Public Lands Day. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Baker, English, Fevella, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
GVO, WAM |
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SB251 SD2 HD1
Transportation Network Companies; Regulation; Permits; Motor Vehicle Insurance
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES.
Establishes requirements and permitting procedures for transportation network companies operating in the State. Makes permanent insurance requirements for transportation network companies and transportation network drivers. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
BAKER, CHANG, ENGLISH, INOUYE, LEE, MISALUCHA, Shimabukuro |
CPC, FIN |
HB264 |
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SB252
Industrial Hemp; Derived Products; Labeling
RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP DERIVED PRODUCTS.
Establishes a regulatory framework for products containing cannabidiol that were manufactured legally through approved government programs. Clarifies that these products are not considered adulterated food, beverage, or cosmetic products. Prohibits manufacturers from making health-related claims. Requires product labeling for the products to be legally allowed in the State. Exempts industrial hemp products that are generally recognized as safe by the Food and Drug Administration from the new regulatory framework. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to AEN/HTH, JDC. |
BAKER, CHANG, GABBARD, NISHIHARA, RHOADS, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
AEN/HTH, JDC |
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SB253
Medical Cannabis; Manufactured Cannabis Product; Qualifying Patients; Reimbursement; Insurance
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Permits qualifying patients to be reimbursed by health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations for amounts spent on medical cannabis and manufactured cannabis products. Limits the monthly amount of reimbursement. Requires the auditor to conduct impact assessment reports. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to HTH, CPN. |
BAKER, CHANG, GABBARD, LEE, NISHIHARA, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
HTH, CPN |
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SB254
Health; Cannabis; Medical Use; Propagules; Cuttings; Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
RELATING TO CANNABIS FOR MEDICAL USE.
Authorizes medical cannabis dispensaries to distribute cannabis propagules and cuttings to individuals authorized to cultivate cannabis plants for medical use, subject to quantity limits and quality requirements. |
(S)
2/3/2021- The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
BAKER (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, CPN |
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SB255 SD2
Commercial Marine Licenses; Commercial Marine Vessel Licenses; Charter Services
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL MARINE LICENSES.
Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to establish rules and fees for the issuance of a commercial marine vessel license. Provides that a single valid commercial marine vessel license satisfies the licensure requirement for all persons aboard the licensed vessel. Requires any person who provides fishing charter services to obtain a commercial marine license. Allows marine charter fishing vessels to obtain commercial marine vessel licenses. Requires the department of land and natural resources to submit a report to the legislature regarding the status of its administrative rules establishing a new commercial marine vessel license category. (SD2) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
INOUYE, BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
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SB256 HD1
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Keahole Hotel & Suites LLC ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST KEAHOLE HOTEL & SUITES LLC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Keahole Hotel & Suites LLC with planning, designing, constructing, and equipping facilities for a hotel at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Wildberger voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI |
TRN, FIN |
HB688 |
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SB257 SD2
BLNR; Public Lands; Lease Extension; Development Agreement
RELATING TO LEASE EXTENSIONS ON PUBLIC LAND.
Requires the board of land and natural resources to establish a public lands lease extension pilot project to extend certain leases of public lands for commercial, industrial, resort, mixed-use, or government use upon approval of a proposed development agreement to make substantial improvements to the existing improvements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to WAL, JHA, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, Wakai |
WAL, JHA, CPC, FIN |
HB499 |
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SB258
Environment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
AEN, WAM |
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SB259
Infrastructure; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
GVO, WAM |
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SB260
Labor; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LABOR.
Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
LCA, WAM |
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SB261
Transportation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to TRS, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
TRS, WAM |
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SB262 SD1
Vaccines; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VACCINES.
Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2051. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to PDP, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
DELA CRUZ |
PDP, FIN |
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SB263 SD2 HD2 CD1
Economic Development; Hawaii Made Program; Manufactured Products ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Transfers oversight of the "Hawaii Made" program for manufactured products and the "Hawaii Made" trademark to the department of business, economic development, and tourism. Outlines the department of business, economic development, and tourism's duties and responsibilities for oversight of the "Hawaii Made" program for manufactured products. Appropriates federal funds to the department of business, economic development, and tourism. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ |
ECD/AGR, CPC, FIN |
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SB264
Climate Change; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Appropriates unspecified funds for climate change. Effective 7/1/2050. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
AEN, WAM |
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SB265
Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
AEN, WAM |
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SB266 SD2 HD1
COVID-19; Statewide Travel Program; Quarantine; Exemptions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CORONAVIRUS 2019 PANDEMIC.
Appropriates moneys. Exempts any person from the post-arrival mandatory self quarantine if the person receives a negative test result prior to arrival. Allows the governor to establish statewide conditions for exemption. Requires certain COVID-19 tests for travelers who do not have a test result upon arrival to avoid mandatory self-quarantine. Requires any person who does not obtain a negative test result for COVID-19 pre-arrival to be responsible for all costs associated with that person's mandatory self-quarantine. Prohibits the suspension of the quarantine requirements except by legislative approval via a concurrent resolution. Repeals quarantine requirements on 12/31/2021. Requires that should any project or program related to COVID-19 response efforts paid for by state funds later become eligible for federal reimbursement, those federal funds shall be deposited into the general fund. Lapses funds from the major disaster fund to the general fund on 7/1/2021. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
4/7/2021- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ |
PDP, FIN |
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SB267
Food Production; Security; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD PRODUCTION AND SECURITY.
Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
AEN, WAM |
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SB268
Government; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
GVO, WAM |
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SB269
Emergency Appropriations; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS.
Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
WAM |
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SB270 SD2
Department of Education; State Programs; ESSER Funds; Personnel Costs; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates elementary and secondary school emergency relief fund (ESSER funds) moneys received by the State from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, 2020, Public Law 116-136, and the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, Public Law 116-260, to offset any budget reductions that are identified or proposed by the department of education and the governor that would result in the reduction of personnel who are subject to a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to chapter 89, Hawaii Revised statutes, and who are employed at the school level, including any budget reduction that would result in a layoff, furlough, or pay reduction. Requires the board of education and superintendent of education to certify in writing that the board of education, superintendent, and department of education agree to the conditions established by this measure, including that the funds appropriated shall be used only for salaries and wages of officers and employees who are subject to a collective bargaining agreement and are employed at the school level. Provides that moneys from the appropriation shall lapse at the end of the fiscal biennium. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to EDN/PDP, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
DELA CRUZ |
EDN/PDP, FIN |
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SB271
Short Form; Tax Rebates
RELATING TO TAX REBATES.
Short form bill relating to tax rebates. Effective 7/1/2050. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
WAM |
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SB272
Short Form; Tax Exemptions
RELATING TO TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Short form bill relating to tax exemptions. Effective 7/1/2050. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
WAM |
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SB273
Short Form; Tax Credits
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Short form bill relating to tax credits. Effective 7/1/2050. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
WAM |
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SB274
Short Form; Capital Improvement Projects
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Short form bill relating to capital improvement projects. Effective 7/1/2050. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
WAM |
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SB275
Short Form; Taxation
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Short form bill relating to taxation. Effective 7/1/2050. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
WAM |
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SB276
Income Tax; High Income Taxpayers; Tax Rates
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Raises the state income tax rate by five per cent for taxpayers in the highest income bracket for six years. |
(S)
3/4/2021- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
WAM |
HB1268 |
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SB277
Vessels; Harbors; Regulation of Noise; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO VESSELS.
Authorizes the director of transportation to adopt rules that regulate and limit noise from vessels at harbors, ports, roadsteads, docks, wharves, piers, quays, bulkheads, and landings of the State. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to TRS/HTH, CPN. |
RHOADS, LEE |
TRS/HTH, CPN |
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SB278
Political Advertisements; Microtargeting; Prohibition
RELATING TO POLITICAL ADVERTISING.
Prohibits the microtargeting of political advertisements on television and social media based on online behavioral data, demographic characteristics, and geographic location below the electoral district level. |
(S)
2/23/2021- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
JDC |
HB660 |
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SB279 SD2
Marriage; Legal Age
RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.
Requires that in the event that one of the respective parties to a marriage contract is a minor and the other party is more than five years older than the minor, the child protective services unit of the department of human services shall investigate and report to the family court of the circuit in which the minor resides before the marriage is approved. Takes effect 5/6/2137. (SD2) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 22 |
RHOADS |
HHH, JHA |
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SB280 HD2
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Assistance Animals; Reasonable Accommodation Verification
RELATING TO FAIR HOUSING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS.
Codifies the administrative rule definition of "assistance animal". Clarifies the type of verification an individual may provide to substantiate a reasonable accommodation request for a specific assistance animal. Specifies that possession of a vest or other distinguishing animal garment, tag, or registration document commonly purchased online and purporting to identify an animal as a service animal or assistance animal does not constitute valid verification of a disability-related need for an assistance animal. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD2) |
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4/21/2021- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-22-21 2:30PM; CR 329. |
RHOADS |
HHH, JHA |
HB381 |
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SB281
Vital Statistics; Birth Certificate; Gender Marker
RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS.
Allows a qualified applicant to change their sex designation on their own birth certificate. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to HTH, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
HTH, JDC |
HB1231 |
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SB282
Automatic Voter Registration; Driver's License; Provisional License; Instruction Permit; Identification Card; Affirmative Opt-out
RELATING TO VOTING.
Requires that any person who is eligible to vote and applies for a new or renewal motor vehicle driver's license, provisional license, or instruction permit, or a new, renewal, or duplicate identification card be automatically registered to vote if that person is not already registered to vote unless the applicant affirmatively declines to be registered to vote. Authorizes access to and electronic transmission of databases maintained or operated by the counties or the department of transportation containing driver's license or identification card information to election officials and the statewide voter registration system. Effective 1/1/2022. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to TRS, JDC. |
RHOADS, Dela Cruz |
TRS, JDC |
HB349 |
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SB283 SD1
Health; Insurance; Medicaid; Ambulance Services; Auditor Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires medicaid and insurance coverage of ambulance services. Authorizes medicaid programs, and requires private insurers, to pay for community paramedicine services provided by emergency medical technicians or paramedics. Appropriates moneys for costs resulting from medicaid coverage of ambulance service and community paramedicine services provided by emergency medical technicians or paramedics. Requires the Auditor to submit a report to the Legislature. Section 7 effective 7/1/2022. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN. |
RHOADS |
HTH/HMS, WAM/CPN |
HB475, HB220 |
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SB284
State Water Code; Commission on Water Resource Management; Penalties
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
Adds a minimum penalty of $50 per violation of the state water code and makes each day that a violation exists or continues a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to determine the amount of the penalty based on the circumstances of the violation. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
RHOADS |
WTL, JDC |
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SB285
Minimum Wage; Tipped Employees; Adjusted Minimum Wage Rate
RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.
Increases the minimum wage to $11.00 per hour in 2022. Repeals language allowing the hourly wage of a tipped employee to be increased to account for tips. Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to annually calculate the adjusted minimum wage rate to the nearest five cents using the Honolulu region CPI-W. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
RHOADS |
LCA, WAM |
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SB286
Terrorist Screening Database; Terrorist Watch List; Firearms and Ammunition; Gun Permit Application Background Check
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Adds the requirement of notifying the Terrorist Screening Center administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as part of the gun permit application background check process. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
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SB287 SD2 HD1
Department of Transportation; Vision Zero
RELATING TO VISION ZERO.
Requires the department of transportation and the counties to implement a vision zero program in Hawaii by 7/1/2022. Establishes a goal of no traffic fatalities or serious injuries by 2045. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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3/19/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). |
RHOADS, LEE |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
HB604 |
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SB288
Penal Code; Offenses Against Property; Unauthorized Attachment of Object
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
Establishes the offense of unauthorized attachment of an object to a fence, gate, wall, or other structure, which is committed when a person knowingly attaches an object to a fence, gate, wall, or other structure or barrier without the owner's permission. |
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2/9/2021- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
JDC |
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SB289
Renewable Energy; Gas; Renewable Portfolio Standard
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Establishes renewable energy portfolio standards for gas utility companies. Provides means for gas utility companies to recover costs incurred to achieve renewable energy portfolio standards. Requires the public utilities commission to conduct a study of the renewable portfolio standards. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to EET, CPN/WAM. |
RHOADS |
EET, CPN/WAM |
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SB290
Labor; Shift Schedules; Fair Scheduling; Work Schedule; Notice; Employee; Employer
RELATING TO FAIR SCHEDULING.
Requires employers to provide employees with written notice of the employee's shift schedule at least ten calendar days before the employee is scheduled to work, under certain circumstances. Requires certain employers to pay their employees twice as much as their regular rate of pay for time worked when their shift schedule was not timely given. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to LCA, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, Taniguchi |
LCA, JDC/WAM |
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SB291
Submerged Lands; Sea-Level Rise; Penalties; Easements
RELATING TO STATE LANDS.
Establishes penalties for failure to comply with certain submerged land reclamation regulations. Adds requirements for presently reclaimed land to be disposed of by the Board of Land and Natural Resources, without recourse to public auction, to an abutting owner, by sale, or by lease. Provides requirements for the Board to lease state submerged lands and lands beneath tidal waters. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
RHOADS |
WTL, JDC |
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SB292
Real Estate Disclosure; Sea Level Rise; Hazard Exposure Statement; Vulnerable Coastal Property
RELATING TO REAL ESTATE DISCLOSURE.
Beginning on November 1, 2021, requires all vulnerable coastal property sales or transfers to include a sea level rise hazard exposure statement to ensure that new property owners and transferees understand the special hazards, requirements, and limitations that may affect the property. Requires sellers to include whether property is within a sea level rise exposure area in the disclosure statement provided to the buyer. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to WTL, CPN. |
RHOADS, Baker |
WTL, CPN |
HB431 |
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SB293
Trespass; Public Land; Ownership; Enforcement
RELATING TO TRESPASS.
Clarifies that when trespass involves public land, all law enforcement officers shall enforce trespass laws, without regard to whether the land is owned by the State or by a county. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Re-Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS |
WTL/PSM, JDC |
HB784 |
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SB294 SD1 HD1
Property Forfeiture; Disposition
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of the underlying felony offense, subject to certain circumstances. Directs any forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the criminal forfeiture fund. Amends the requirements for the attorney general to adopt rules and report on the Hawaii omnibus criminal forfeiture act. Effective 7/1/3021. (HD1) |
(S)
4/19/2021- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-20-21 3:10PM; CR 325. |
RHOADS, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE |
JHA, FIN |
HB659 |
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SB295
Firearms; Possession Prohibited While Intoxicated
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Establishes the offense of a loaded firearm while intoxicated as a petty misdemeanor. |
(S)
2/16/2021- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
HB785 |
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SB296
Liquor; Honolulu Liquor Commission; Penalties; Multiple Violations
RELATING TO LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS.
Establishes enhanced penalties for multiple violations of the same liquor law by licensees in a county with a population of 500,000 or more, under certain circumstances. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to PSM/CPN, JDC. |
RHOADS |
PSM/CPN, JDC |
HB348 |
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SB297
Judicial Enforcement and Review; Request for Government Records; Time for Agency to Appeal; Appeals and Stays
RELATING TO JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT OF THE UNIFORM INFORMATION PRACTICES ACT.
Clarifies and expands procedural requirements for judicial review of an agency's denial of access to a government record. Provides procedural requirements and standards of review upon appeal. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
RHOADS |
GVO, JDC |
HB347 |
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SB298
Liquor Commission; Liquor License; Complaints
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Requires the liquor commission to record all complaints against any licensee, regardless of whether the complaint is filed during or after the occurrence of the violation. Requires the liquor commission to review the history of complaints against any applicant at the time of application for a new license or renewal of an existing license. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to PSM, CPN. |
RHOADS, MORIWAKI |
PSM, CPN |
HB380 |
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SB299
Shoreline Setbacks
RELATING TO SHORELINE SETBACKS.
Increases shoreline setback requirements. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC. |
RHOADS |
AEN/WTL, JDC |
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SB300 SD1
Protective Orders; Hope Card Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
Establishes a Hawaii hope card program within the department of the attorney general to issue cards verifying a person's long-term protective order. Appropriates funds in an unspecified amount. Effective 5/1/2029. (SD1) |
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2/9/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
RHOADS |
HMS, WAM/JDC |
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SB301 SD1
Firearms; Detachable Magazines
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Expands the ban on pistols with a detachable magazine with over ten round capacity to any firearm with a detachable magazine with over ten round capacity. (SD1) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22 |
RHOADS |
JHA |
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SB302 SD2
Income Tax Credit for Low-income Household Renters; Adjustments
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Increases the credit amount and the income eligibility cap thresholds for the income tax credit for low-income household renters by using tax brackets. Provides for inflation increases every three years based on the consumer price index. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/23/2021- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS |
HSG, FIN |
HB131 |
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SB303
State Procurement Office; Rental Vehicles; Preferences; Electric or Hybrid Vehicles
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT OF CONTRACTS FOR VEHICLE RENTAL.
Requires all state and county entities, when renting a vehicle on behalf of a state employee in the discharge of official government business, to rent electric or hybrid vehicles, in order of preference, provided that such a vehicle is suitable for the specific travel requirements and available when needed. Requires the State Procurement Office to promulgate rules and execute future contracts consistent with specified terms. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to GVO/CPN, WAM. |
RHOADS |
GVO/CPN, WAM |
HB424 |
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SB304 SD2 HD1
DOT; Air Travel; Verified Carbon Offsets; Qualified Air Travel
RELATING TO CARBON OFFSETS.
Establishes procedures for the department of transportation to assist and enable a person to voluntarily purchase a verified carbon offset for carbon dioxide emissions resulting from the person's air travel to or from an airport in the State. Effective 1/1/2051. (HD1) |
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3/25/2021- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Okimoto, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
RHOADS |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB305
Firearms; Lending; Firearm Permit; Firearm Registration
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits a person from lending a firearm to a person who does not have a firearm permit or does not have a registered firearm. Requires an adult who is borrowing a firearm to have either a firearm permit or a registered firearm, and not be prohibited to own or possess a firearm. Specifies that an adult who is twenty-one years of age or older may be lent a rifle or shotgun for a period not to exceed twelve hours. Repeals the authorization to use a rifle or shotgun outside of the State for up to seventy-five days. Repeals the authorization to lend a rifle or shotgun without a permit. |
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2/1/2021- Re-Referred to JDC. |
RHOADS |
JDC |
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SB306
Landlord-tenant Code; Habitability; Retaliatory Evictions
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Prohibits landlords from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from tenants if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Sets a tenant's liability for rent if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions. |
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2/12/2021- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, Baker |
CPN, JDC |
HB265 |
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SB307 SD1
Firearms; Gun Safety; High Caliber Guns
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Includes any firearm or rifle with the capacity to fire ammunition of fifty caliber or higher except shotguns and muzzle-loading firearms in the list of prohibited weapons. Takes effect 5/6/2137. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22 |
RHOADS |
JHA |
HB251 |
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SB308
Combustion Engine-powered Mopeds; Sale; Prohibition; Penalty
RELATING TO MOPEDS.
Prohibits a retailer from selling or offering for sale combustion engine-powered mopeds beginning January 1, 2023. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to TRS/CPN, JDC. |
RHOADS |
TRS/CPN, JDC |
HB801 |
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SB309 SD1 HD2 CD1
Privacy in the First Degree; Deep Fakes
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Adds the intentional creation, disclosure, or threat of disclosure of certain types of deep fake images or videos to the offense of violation of privacy in the first degree, subject to specified exemptions. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
RHOADS |
CPC, JHA |
HB346 |
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SB310
Department of Health; State-licensed Care Facilities; Inspections; Public Notice; Website Posting
RELATING TO STATE-LICENSED CARE FACILITIES.
Requires the department of health to post on its website, an easily understandable, searchable, and sortable list of all state-licensed care facilities with information on their licenses and inspections. Requires that the list be updated within five days of any change in its information. |
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2/9/2021- The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, IHARA |
HTH/HMS, CPN |
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SB311
Energy; Carbon Cashback Program; Carbon Dividend; Carbon Fee; Trust Fund
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Imposes a fee on the carbon content of fossil fuels. Establishes a carbon cashback trust fund into which fees will be deposited and dividend payments will be made to Hawaii residents. Effective for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2021. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to EET, WAM. |
RHOADS (Introduced by request of another party), CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, Gabbard, Shimabukuro |
EET, WAM |
HB134 |
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SB312
Freedom of Speech; Monetary Expenditures to Influence Elections (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION REGARDING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to provide that freedom of speech does not include the expenditure of money to influence elections. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to JDC. |
RHOADS |
JDC |
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SB313
Balloons; Intentional Release; Prohibition
RELATING TO LITTER CONTROL.
Prohibits the intentional release of balloons inflated with a gas that is lighter than air. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to AEN, JDC. |
RHOADS |
AEN, JDC |
HB1102 |
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SB314
Capital Improvement Projects; CIP; GO Bonds; State Archives; Master Plan; Archive Facilities; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE STATE ARCHIVES.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance plans for a state archives master plan. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
WAM |
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SB315 SD1 HD1
State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History; Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE OF HAWAII MUSEUM OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY.
Appropriates moneys for the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History from the funds received by the State from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Public Law 117-2. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
TANIGUCHI |
CAI, FIN |
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SB316
Juneteenth
RELATING TO JUNETEENTH.
Establishes June 19 of each year as Juneteenth Day to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans throughout the former confederate states. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
GVO, WAM |
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SB317
Hemp Products; Hemp Processors; Product Labeling; Purchasing Age
RELATING TO HEMP.
Amends Act 14, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, to require hemp product labels to include the product name; ingredients; the name and business address of the help processor; and a warning that the product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Prohibits the sale, offer, or distribution for sale of hemp products to any individual under 21 years of age. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to AEN/CPN, JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
AEN/CPN, JDC |
HB1243 |
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SB318
DOH; Prescription Drugs; Purchasing Pool
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Authorizes the Department of Health to implement a program to purchase prescription drugs for the county public employers, self-insured private employers, and health insurance carriers under the purchasing authority of the State. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Re-Referred to HTH/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HTH/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB319
DOH; Prescription Drugs; Importation
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Directs the Department of Health to implement a program for wholesale importation of prescription drugs. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to HTH, CPN/JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HTH, CPN/JDC |
HB14 |
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SB320 HD1 CD1
Hawaii Taxpayer Protection Act; Tax Return Preparers; Preparer Tax Identification Number; Penalties
RELATING TO TAX RETURN PREPARERS.
Requires each tax return preparer to have a valid preparer tax identification number issued by the Internal Revenue Service and to furnish the preparer's tax identification number on any return or claim for refund prepared for compensation if required by DOTAX. Establishes penalties for failure to comply with the preparer tax identification number requirements. Effective 1/1/2022. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPC, FIN |
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SB321 SD2
Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Public Land Trust; Public Land Trust Revenues Negotiating Committee
RELATING TO INCREASING THE PAYMENT AMOUNT FOR THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS' PRO RATA SHARE OF THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST.
Requires agencies that collect receipts for any disposition of the public land trust shall each fiscal quarter transfer to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs twenty per cent of each receipt from the disposition. Returns to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs certain moneys previously claimed as public land trust overpayments to the office. Establishes a public land trust revenues negotiating committee exempted from part I of chapter 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Takes effect 5/6/2137. (SD2) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KEOHOKALOLE |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB322
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Prescription Drugs; Price Increases; Notification; Insurance Commissioner
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Requires that if a proposed increase in the wholesale price of certain drugs would result in a 16 per cent or more price increase over a two-year period, the drug manufacturer shall notify various drug insurance providers. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to HTH, CPN/JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HTH, CPN/JDC |
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SB323
Our Care, Our Choice Act; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Mandatory Waiting Period
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses, in addition to physicians, to practice medical aid in dying in accordance with their scope of practice and prescribing authority. Authorizes psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, in addition to psychiatrists, psychologists, and clinical social workers, to provide counseling to a qualified patient. Reduces the mandatory waiting period between oral requests from twenty days to fifteen days. Waives the mandatory waiting period for those terminally ill individuals not expected to survive the mandatory waiting period. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to HTH, CPN/JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HTH, CPN/JDC |
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SB324 SD1 HD1 CD1
Practice of Medicine; Medical Physicians; Osteopathic Physicians
RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE.
Clarifies the definition of the practice of medicine to provide uniformity of practice for both medical physicians and osteopathic physicians. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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SB325
Pharmacies; Prescription Drugs; Return for Disposal
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Authorizes pharmacies to accept the return of any prescription drug for disposal via collection receptacles or mail-back programs. Prohibits pharmacies from redispensing returned prescription drugs or from accepting returned prescription drugs in exchange for cash or credit. Requires the pharmacist-in-charge to ensure that only authorized reverse distributors acquire prescription drugs collected via collection receptacles or mail-back programs. |
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2/16/2021- The committee(s) on HTH deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-17-21 1:05PM; Via Videoconference. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HTH, CPN |
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SB326
Specialty Tier Prescription Coverage; Specialty Drugs; Health Plan
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Imposes dollar limits on specialty tiers in order to protect patients from unaffordable coinsurance or copayment amounts. Limits patients' coinsurance or copayment fees for specialty tier drugs to $150 per month for up to a thirty-day period supply. Allow patients to request an exception to obtain a specialty drug that would not otherwise be available on a health plan formulary. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to HTH, CPN. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HTH, CPN |
HB15 |
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SB327
Leaf Blowers; Noise; Restrictions; Special Improvement Districts
RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.
Restricts the use of leaf blowers in special improvement districts within a residential zone or near a residence to between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on any day except Sunday or a state or federal holiday and between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Sunday or any state or federal holiday. Allows commercial and hotel operators to operate leaf blowers on their premises at least one hundred feet away from a residential zone or residence between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except Sunday or a state or federal holiday, and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday or any state or federal holiday. Provides that leaf blowers used in special improvement districts during the permitted hours shall not emit more than sixty decibels of noise. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Re-Referred to HTH, JDC. |
MORIWAKI |
HTH, JDC |
HB296 |
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SB328
Service of Process; List of Independent Civil Process Servers; Department of Public Safety
RELATING TO SERVICE OF PROCESS.
Reinstates provisions, repealed on June 30, 2020, relating to service of process and requiring the director public safety to maintain a list of independent civil process servers. Authorizes the use of policer officers and independent civil process servers to process orders and writs for certain causes of action. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
MORIWAKI |
PSM, JDC |
HB275 |
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SB329 SD1 HD1 CD1
Condominiums; Board of Directors; Condominium Upkeep; Disposition of Unclaimed Possessions; Proceeds
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Shortens the notice period from sixty days to thirty days for a board to sell, store, donate, or dispose of personalty when the identity and address of the owner are known. Removes the publication requirement and permits the board of directors of a condominium association to proceed directly to the sale, storage, donation, or disposal of personalty that has been abandoned in or on the common elements of a condominium when the identity or address of the owner is unknown. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
MORIWAKI |
CPC |
HB305 |
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SB330
Department of Budget and Finance; Compliance Audits
RELATING TO COMPLIANCE REVIEWS.
Requires the department of budget and finance to conduct compliance of all state agencies biennially. Requires the department to submit a report of their findings to the legislature at the start of each legislative biennial. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, DELA CRUZ |
GVO, WAM |
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SB331
Office Of Enterprise Technology Services; Chief Information Officer; Responsibilities
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES.
Requires the Chief Information Officer of the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to report directly to the Comptroller instead of the Governor. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, Dela Cruz |
GVO, WAM |
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SB332 SD2 HD2 CD1
Comptroller; Powers and Duties; Preaudit
RELATING TO PREAUDIT PAYMENTS.
Amends the minimum dollar amount of payments required to be preaudited. Allows, rather than requires, the comptroller to preaudit all proposed payments of expenditures under the threshold dollar amount. Sunsets 7/1/2024. Effective 7/1/2021. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
MORIWAKI, Dela Cruz |
GVR, FIN |
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SB333
CIP; 20th Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTIETH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 20th senatorial district. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
WAM |
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SB334
Limitation of Civil Actions; Crime; Justification Defense; Protection of Self, Others, or Property; Reimbursement
RELATING TO CIVIL LIABILITY.
Limits civil actions arising from use of justifiable force if the defendant has been found not guilty by reason of a justification defense. Provides reimbursement of reasonable legal costs to defendants charged with an offense under certain sections of the Penal Code if the defendant is found not guilty because the use of force upon or toward another person is justifiable because of self-protection, protection of others, or protection of property. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to JDC. |
GABBARD |
JDC |
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SB335 SD2
HDOA; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Diversified Agriculture; Leased Lands; Reporting Requirements; Local Food Production; Enterprise; Auditor's Report; Implementation of Auditor's Recommendations
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Hawaii department of agriculture and agribusiness development corporation to annually lease at least 50% of land leased or up for lease renewal to operations whose primary business is, or supports, local food production beginning 1/1/2022. Requires the Hawaii department of agriculture and agribusiness development corporation to submit reports to the legislature on leasing activities. Requires the agribusiness development corporation and its board of directors to implement by 1/1/2023 the recommendations in the State Auditor's Report No. 21-01 and requires a progress report to the 2022 legislature and a final report by 12/31/2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/19/2021- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Chang, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
AGR, FIN |
HB827 |
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SB336 SD1 HD1 CD1
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Loan Program; Aquaculture Loan Program
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
Amends the maximum amount that the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture is authorized to approve for agricultural loans and aquacultural loans not to exceed $50,000 of state funds, rather than $25,000. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
GABBARD, ENGLISH, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, RIVIERE, Chang, Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
AGR, FIN |
HB828 |
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SB337 SD2
Sustainable Agriculture; HDOA; Cover Crop Reimbursement Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a cover crop reimbursement pilot program to provide up to 75% cost reimbursement to farming operations in the State for acquiring cover crop seeds, green manure, or compost. Requires the convening of a review panel to screen and rate applicants on the quality of their cover crop and green manure and composting practices. Establishes a cover crop reimbursement pilot program manager position within the department of agriculture to administer the program. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, Chang, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
AGR, FIN |
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SB338 SD2
HDOA; Food Hub Pilot Program; Grant Funding; Honalo Marshalling Yard; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A FOOD HUB PILOT PROGRAM.
Requires the department of agriculture to establish a 5-year food hub pilot program to increase access to local food. Provides for the award of grant funding to qualified applicants wishing to establish or expand a food hub. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Honalo Marshalling Yard. Requires reports to the legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/23/2021- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
GABBARD, IHARA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Chang, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
AGR, FIN |
HB829 |
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SB339 SD2
Income Taxation; Important Agricultural Land Qualified Agricultural Cost Tax Credit; HDOA; Extension
RELATING TO THE IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL COST TAX CREDIT.
Clarifies that a taxpayer may claim the important agricultural land qualified agricultural cost tax credit no earlier than the third taxable year after application for first-year certification of the credit. Extends the time that the department of agriculture may certify the important agricultural land qualified agricultural costs tax credit from 12/31/2021 to 12/31/2030. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2021. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/19/2021- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chang, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
AGR, FIN |
HB830 |
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SB340
Agricultural Lands; Land Subdivisions; Condominium Property Regime
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Amends certain land subdivision and condominium property regime laws related to agricultural land, as recommended pursuant to Act 278, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019, to ensure condominium property regime projects within the agricultural district are used for agricultural purposes. |
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3/9/2021- Referred to WAL, AGR, JHA, referral sheet 21 |
GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, LEE, RIVIERE, Chang, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
WAL, AGR, JHA |
HB247 |
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SB341 SD2
Taro; Income Tax; Exclusion
RELATING TO TARO.
Establishes an exclusion from the state income tax for an unspecified portion of a person's income derived from the business of taro cultivation or production of taro products. Provides that the exclusion shall not apply if the department of agriculture determines that more than 30,000 acres of land is used for locally grown taro. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
GABBARD, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, LEE, RIVIERE, SHIMABUKURO, Chang, Ihara, Kidani, Misalucha, San Buenaventura |
AGR, FIN |
HB694 |
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SB342
Invasive Species; Control; Two-lined Spittlebug; Department of Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture for the control of the two-lined spittlebug and recovery of the rangelands damaged by the invasive pest. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
GABBARD, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, LEE, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chang, English, Misalucha, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB237 |
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SB343 SD1 HD1
Penal Code; Sexual Assault of an Animal; Prohibition
RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT OF AN ANIMAL.
Establishes the offense of sexual assault of an animal. (HD1) |
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4/23/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
GABBARD, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
AGR, JHA |
HB1085 |
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SB344
Aquatic Life; Harvesting; Commercial Aquarium Purposes
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Prohibits the harvesting of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
GABBARD, LEE, RHOADS, Chang |
WTL, JDC |
HB1084 |
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SB345 SD2 HD1 CD1
Cosmetics; Cruelty-free; Animal Testing; Prohibition; Fines
RELATING TO COSMETICS.
Bans the import for profit, sale, and offer for sale of any cosmetic in the State if the final product or any component of the final product was developed or manufactured using animal testing performed on or after 1/1/2022 in a cruel manner. Effective 1/1/2022. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
GABBARD, LEE, Shimabukuro |
AGR, CPC |
HB1088 |
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SB346 SD2
Egg-Laying Hens; Confinement Standards; Agriculture
RELATING TO FARM ANIMALS.
Requires farm owner or operators to confine egg-laying hens in accordance with the standards established in this measure. Effective 6/30/27 prohibits a business owner or operator from selling shell eggs or egg products that are produced by egg-laying hens that were confined in a cruel manner. (SD2) |
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3/12/2021- Re-referred to AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 23 |
GABBARD, LEE, RHOADS, RIVIERE, SHIMABUKURO, Chang |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
HB538 |
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SB347 SD1 HD1
Balloons; Intentional Release; Prohibition
RELATING TO LITTER CONTROL.
Prohibits the intentional release of balloons inflated with a gas that is lighter than air. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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4/19/2021- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 559). |
GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, RHOADS, Moriwaki |
EEP, JHA |
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SB348 SD1 HD1 CD1
Noncarbonated Bottled Water; Aluminum Cans; Manufacturing
RELATING TO BOTTLED WATER.
Updates the federal law reference to standards established by the United States Food and Drug Administration regarding product quality standards for bottled water. Repeals the requirement that noncarbonated bottled water be transported, stored, processed, or bottled through lines or equipment through which only water is passed. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
GABBARD, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, LEE, RIVIERE, Chang, Moriwaki |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB562 |
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SB349
Deposit Beverage Container Program; Auditor Recommendations; Risk-Based Selection Process; Distributors; Redemption Centers
RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.
Requires the department of health to implement the auditor's recommendations for the deposit beverage container program, including developing a risk-based selection process to select reports submitted by distributors and redemption centers for audit. Requires redemption centers to install reverse vending machines. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to HTH, CPN. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, RHOADS, Fevella, Kidani, Kim |
HTH, CPN |
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SB350 SD2 HD2
DOH; Environmental Management Division; Clean Water Branch; Hawaii Beach Monitoring Program; Environmental Justice; Brown Water Advisories; Beaches; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires the clean water branch to perform water quality testing during brown water advisories as practicable and inform the public of health risks associated with water runoff during brown water advisories. Requires the department of health to consider environmental justice issues when making certain assessments and determinations. Appropriates funds for positions within the department of health. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
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4/23/2021- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-23-21 5:16 PM; CR 325. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, LEE |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB351 SD1
Environmental Council; Environmental Impact Statements; Appeals
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Amends the statutory requirement for the Environmental Council to prepare an annual report by January 31 of each year. Repeals the requirement that allows for hearing appeals from applicant actions where an environmental impact statement was not accepted by the accepting authority. Deletes references to the University of Hawaii Environmental Center. Limits contestable issues for appeal. (SD1) |
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2/8/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
GABBARD, CHANG, LEE, Fevella, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
AEN, JDC |
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SB352 SD1
Lead-based Paint Prohibition; Outdoor Structures
RELATING TO LEAD-BASED PAINT.
Prohibits the use of lead-based paint on outdoor structures after 12/31/2021. Effective 7/1/50. (SD1) |
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2/11/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, LEE, RIVIERE, Kidani |
HTH, JDC |
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SB353
Procurement; Plastic Bottles; Rigid Plastic Containers
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Prohibits the expenditure of state funds by state agencies for the purchase of beverages in plastic bottles or rigid plastic containers, except under certain circumstances. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to GVO/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, LEE, RHOADS |
GVO/AEN, WAM |
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SB354
Collective Bargaining; Public Employers; Public Employees; Employee Organizations; Direct Reimbursement; Payroll Deductions
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Requires public employers to reimburse employee organizations for costs germane to the collective bargaining process, contract administration, and pursuing matters affecting wages, hours, and other conditions of employment for public employees. Specifies requirement for direct reimbursement. Allows for an employee organization to bargain for other concessions regarding wages, hours, benefits, or other terms or conditions of employment in lieu of the direct reimbursement. Repeals mandatory payroll deductions by public employers from nonmember employees of an exclusive bargaining unit. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
GABBARD, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
LCA, WAM |
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SB355
Disabled Veterans; Vehicle Registration Fees; Reduced Fee
RELATING TO REGISTRATION FEES.
Reduces the annual vehicle registration fee by fifty per cent for disabled veterans who have fifty per cent or more but less than one hundred per cent service-connected disability rating. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to TRS/PSM, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA |
TRS/PSM, WAM |
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SB356
Fireworks; Definitions
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Amends the definitions of aerial device, articles pyrotechnic, consumer fireworks, display fireworks, and fireworks. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA |
PSM, JDC |
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SB357
Media Censorship; Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practice
RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST THE INTERNET.
Authorizes a user of a social media platform to bring a cause of action against the social media platform for deleting or censoring the user's speech. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to EET, JDC. |
GABBARD, Fevella, Riviere |
EET, JDC |
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SB358 SD2
College Savings Program; Income Tax Deduction
RELATING TO THE COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
Establishes a state income tax deduction for eligible contributions made by residents of the State into the HI529 Hawaii's College Savings Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Moriwaki |
HET, FIN |
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SB359
Interstate Compact Agreement to Phase Out Corporate Giveaways; Tax Incentives; Grants
RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE COMPACT AGREEMENT TO PHASE OUT CORPORATE GIVEAWAYS.
Enacts and enters the state into the Interstate Compact Agreement to Phase Out Corporate Giveaways. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to PSM/EET, WAM/JDC. |
GABBARD, CHANG, Ihara |
PSM/EET, WAM/JDC |
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SB360
Water; Public Water System; Fluoridation; Prohibition
RELATING TO SAFE WATER.
Prohibits the introduction of fluoride to a public water system. Provides that any conflicting laws or rules are preempted. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to HTH, JDC. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN |
HTH, JDC |
HB118 |
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SB361 SD2
General Excise Tax; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Groceries; Exemption
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), regardless of the means of purchase and the SNAP eligibility of the person. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/12/2021- Referred to HHH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 23 |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, RIVIERE, Ihara, Kidani |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
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SB362
Department of Education; Digital Citizenship; Media Literacy
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to convene an advisory committee to make recommendations on the best practices for purposes of developing and implementing a plan to teach digital citizenship and media literacy in grades kindergarten through twelve in public schools, including charter schools and Hawaiian language immersion schools. Requires the Department of Education to develop the plan based on recommendations. Requires updated annual reports to the Legislature. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to EDU/GVO, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, English, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
EDU/GVO, WAM |
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SB363
Trails; State Land; Closed to the Public; Trespassing; Penalties; Search and Rescue; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO TRAILS.
Requires government entities that engage in search and rescue operations to seek reimbursement when the rescued person required search and rescue efforts because that person acted in disregard of that person's safety, including intentionally disregarding a warning or notice. Creates a penalty for restricting public access to a trail. Creates a penalty for entering or remaining unlawfully on a trail or state land that has been closed to public use. |
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1/29/2021- Re-Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC. |
GABBARD, CHANG, ENGLISH, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RIVIERE, Nishihara |
WTL/PSM, JDC |
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SB364
Sports Teams; Out-of-State Physicians; Exemption from Licensure
RELATING TO SPORTS MEDICINE.
Provides a limited exemption from state licensure requirements to out-of-state physicians who accompany a sports team to a specific sporting event in Hawaii or are invited to provide services at a national sport training center, event, or competition in Hawaii, if certain conditions are met. Requires out-of-state physicians to provide notice to the Hawaii medical board. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to HTH, CPN. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Kidani, Nishihara |
HTH, CPN |
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SB365
Student Informed Consent to Animal Dissection and Vivisection; Public Schools
RELATING TO STUDENT INFORMED CONSENT.
Allows public school students in grades kindergarten through 12 to decline participation in dissection, vivisection, and other procedures harmful to animals. Requires schools to make alternative educational projects available, and the board of education to develop rules and give notice to all schools. |
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2/17/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
EDU, JDC |
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SB366
Environment; Water Pollution; Sunscreen; Avobenzone; Octocrylene; Sale; Distribution; Prohibition
RELATING TO SUNSCREENS.
Beginning January 1, 2023, bans the sale, offer of sale, or distribution in the State of any sunscreen that contains avobenzone or octocrylene, or both, without a prescription issued by a licensed healthcare provider to preserve marine ecosystems. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to WTL/AEN, CPN. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, LEE, RIVIERE, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
WTL/AEN, CPN |
HB102 |
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SB367 SD2 HD2 CD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Department of Health; Water Quality Certification; Clean Water Act; Small-scale Beach Restoration Program
RELATING TO WATER QUALITY.
Waives the requirement for section 401 water quality certification for certain small-scale beach restoration projects authorized by the department of land and natural resources. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, RIVIERE, Baker, Chang, Kidani, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
EEP/WAL, JHA |
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SB368
Cesspool Conversion; Environmental Management Division of the Department of Health
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSION.
Removes the limitation on specific types of wastewater systems to which cesspools must be upgraded or converted, and instead requires a cesspool to be upgraded or converted to a wastewater system approved by the department of health, prior to 1/1/2050. |
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1/29/2021- Re-Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, RIVIERE, Baker, Chang, Kidani, Misalucha, Shimabukuro |
AEN, WAM |
HB114 |
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SB369 SD1
Individual Wastewater System Inspection; Sale or Transfer of Property; Cesspool Conversion
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Establishes the time of transfer wastewater system inspection program in the Department of Health to oversee the inspection and repair of any individual wastewater system at the time of sale or transfer of residential real property attached to the wastewater system. Excludes certain sales or transfers. Removes the limitation on specific types of wastewater systems to which cesspools must be upgraded or converted, and instead requires a cesspool to be upgraded or converted to a wastewater system approved by the department of health, prior to 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to EEP/HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, Baker, Chang, Kidani, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
EEP/HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB112 |
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SB370
Offshore Drilling; Oil and Natural Gas; State Waters; Infrastructure; Prohibition
RELATING TO OFFSHORE DRILLING.
Prohibits offshore drilling for oil or natural gas in state marine waters. Prohibits issuance of permits for or in connection with the development or operation of any facility or infrastructure associated with offshore drilling for oil or natural gas in state waters. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, LEE, Chang, Ihara, Shimabukuro |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB371
State Responsibilities; Executive Departments; Climate Change; Sea Level Rise Adaptation
RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE ADAPTATION.
Requires each executive branch department to: identify existing and planned facilities that are vulnerable to sea level rise, flooding impacts, and natural hazards; assess options for mitigation impacts of sea level rise to existing and planned facilities; establish staff level points of contact to improve interagency coordination for sea level rise adaptation, flooding, and resilience; and submit annual reports to the governor, legislature, and Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaptation commission. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, RHOADS, English, Ihara, Kidani, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
HB243 |
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SB372
Smart Imports; Excess Electricity; Solar Energy
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to study and recommend how to implement a smart imports program in Hawaii. Requires electric utilities to offer excess electricity to consumers during daylight hours at cost for any legal purpose beginning 1/1/2023. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to EET, CPN. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, LEE, Baker, Misalucha, Shimabukuro |
EET, CPN |
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SB373
Car Insurance; Motor Vehicles; Registration
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Requires motor vehicle insurers to notify the county director of finance of cancellations and nonrenewals of motor vehicle insurance policies on registered vehicles. Requires transferees to notify the county director of finance of motor vehicle insurance policy coverage for the transferred vehicles. Increases registration fines for a failure to maintain insurance on the vehicle during the period of registration. |
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2/4/2021- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, RIVIERE, Kidani, Nishihara |
TRS, CPN/JDC |
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SB374
Catalytic Converter; Theft; Penal Code; Class C Felony; Scrap Dealers; Statement
RELATING TO THEFT.
Establishes the offense of theft of catalytic converter as a class C felony. Defines "catalytic converter". Requires scrap dealers to follow the same requirements regarding a written statement for the purchase of palladium, platinum, rhodium, and a scrap catalytic converter from which some or all of the catalyst metals have been removed as is required for the purchase of copper, beer kegs, and urns. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Nishihara |
CPN, JDC |
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SB375 SD2 HD1
DOT; Study; Kalaeloa Airport; Air Traffic Control Tower; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Appropriates funds for the department of transportation to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of repairing or renovating the Kalaeloa airport air traffic control tower. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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4/21/2021- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-22-21 10:00AM; CR 329. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, LEE, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
TRN, FIN |
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SB376
Motor Vehicle Mufflers; Noise Emissions
RELATING TO NOISE.
Prohibits use, sale, alteration, or installation of motor vehicle mufflers that emit more than 95 decibels of sound. |
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3/9/2021- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 21 |
GABBARD, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella, Kidani |
TRN, JHA |
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SB377
Traffic Violations; Traffic Code; Fines; Increase
RELATING TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
Increases all fines for traffic violations relating to the operation or ownership of a vehicle by twenty per cent. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to TRS, JDC. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, RHOADS |
TRS, JDC |
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SB378
Unadjudicated Traffic Fines; Transfer to County Law Enforcement
RELATING TO UNADJUDICATED TRAFFIC FINES.
Transfers an unspecified percentage of the amount of fines and forfeitures to each county law enforcement agency collected for uncontested traffic infractions in that county. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA |
PSM, JDC |
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SB379
HHFDC; Administrative Rules; State Assisted Land and Housing Development Program; Lower Cost Housing; Income Groups; Qualification
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Amends Chapter 201H-4, Hawaii Revised Statues, to condition rule making authority on defining "lower cost housing" and "low-moderate housing" as being at or below one hundred per cent of the area median income and eliminating income classifications for persons or families above one hundred percent of the area median income. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HOU, WAM |
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SB380
Residential Landlord-tenant Code; Application Screening Fee
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Allows a landlord or landlord's agent to charge an application screening fee as part of the applicant screening process for renting residential property. Limits the amount that may be charged for an application screening fee. Requires the landlord or landlord's agent to return any unauthorized fee amounts to the applicant. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to HOU, CPN. |
GABBARD, Chang |
HOU, CPN |
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SB381
Sexual Abuse of Minors; Criminal Prosecution; Statute of Limitations
RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A MINOR.
Removes the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution of certain sexual abuse of minors offenses. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to HMS, JDC. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, Chang |
HMS, JDC |
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SB382
Child Support; Spousal Support; Income Withholding; Tips
RELATING TO PAYMENTS OF SUPPORT.
Includes tips or gratuities paid directly to an individual by a customer of the employer and reported or declared to the employer under the definition of income withheld by employers for payments of child or spousal support. |
(H)
3/9/2021- Referred to LAT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 21 |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
LAT, JHA, FIN |
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SB383
Judiciary Package; Budget; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates funds for the Judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2021, and ending 6/30/2023. Effective 7/1/2021. |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB185 |
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SB384 HD1 CD1
Judiciary Package; Tax Appeals
RELATING TO TAX APPEALS.
Clarifies that filing fees for tax appeals are nonrefundable and that no deposits are required for tax appeals. Effective 1/1/2022. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB184 |
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SB385 SD1 HD2 CD1
Judiciary Package; Uniform Trust Code
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM TRUST CODE.
Enacts the 2018 Uniform Trust Code. Repeals the Uniform Trustees' Powers Act, Uniform Prudent Investor Act, and laws regarding trust administration under the Uniform Probate Code. Effective 1/1/2022. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, CPC, FIN |
HB186 |
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SB386 SD1 HD2 CD1
Judiciary Package; Hawaii Youth Correctional Facilities; Detention of a Minor; Requirements
RELATING TO THE DETENTION OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT JAIL OR LOCKUP.
Requires a family court to make findings, after a hearing and in writing, before a minor can be transferred to an adult jail or lockup or be permitted sight or sound contact with adult offenders, subject to certain circumstances. Requires the circuit court to commit all convicted offenders under eighteen to Hawaii youth correctional facilities in cases where the court deems the sentence more suitable. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH/CMV, JHA, FIN |
HB187 |
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SB387 SD1 HD2
Judiciary Package; Juveniles; Room Confinement; Detention; Shelter Facility
RELATING TO THE ROOM CONFINEMENT OF CHILDREN AT DETENTION AND SHELTER FACILITIES.
Establishes conditions and time limits for placing a child in room confinement at a detention or shelter facility. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD2) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
HB188 |
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SB388
Judiciary Package; Intermediate Court of Appeals; Panels; Substitute Judges
RELATING TO DESIGNATING SUBSTITUTE JUDGES ON THE INTERMEDIATE COURT OF APPEALS.
Authorizes the Chief Justice to designate circuit court judges, retired intermediate appellate judges, or retired supreme court justices to temporarily fill a vacancy on the Intermediate Court of Appeals. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB189 |
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SB389 SD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; OHA Budget; Program Operating Costs; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE BUDGET OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Appropriates funds for Fiscal Biennium 2021-2023 for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Office of the Trustees (OHA150), Administration (OHA160), and Beneficiary Advocacy (OHA175). (SD1) |
(S)
2/5/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, WAM |
HB204 |
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SB390
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Water Storage and Distribution System for Certain Agricultural Land; Wahiawa ($)
RELATING TO A WATER STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL LAND IN WAHIAWA, OAHU.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds in the sum of $3,000,000 to fund construction costs of a water storage and distribution system on agricultural lands owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in Wahiawa, Oahu, surrounding the Kukaniloko Birthing Stones site. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB203 |
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SB391 SD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Expungement
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
Authorizes a court to expunge the records of a person for certain offenses if they are substantially related to the person's homeless status. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HMS, JDC |
HB202 |
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SB392
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Tort Liability; Lifeguards
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Permanently reinstates the liability protections previously afforded to county lifeguards. |
(S)
2/4/2021- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB167 |
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SB393
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Closed Meetings
RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS AND RECORDS.
Allows state boards to hold meetings closed to the public to consider statements and information obtained from witnesses or victims during an investigation into the hiring, evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of an officer or employee, or of charges brought against the officer or employee. |
(S)
2/4/2021- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB168 |
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SB394
Ombudsman Package; Agency Communications; Disclosure; Attorney-Client Privilege; Attorney Work-Product Privilege
RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF ATTORNEY-CLIENT AND ATTORNEY WORKÂ PRODUCT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS TO THE OMBUDSMAN.
Specifies that disclosure of communications by an agency to the ombudsman does not waive any existing attorney-client or attorney work-product privilege pertaining to those communications. Prohibits the ombudsman from disclosing privileged communications to others. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB205 |
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SB395
Honolulu Police Department Package; Disorderly Conduct; False or Misleading Information
RELATING TO DISORDERLY CONDUCT.
Amends the offense of disorderly conduct to include engaging in conduct with the intent to convey certain false or misleading information. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB169 |
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SB396
Honolulu Police Department Package; Penal Code; Theft in the Second Degree
RELATING TO THEFT IN THE SECOND DEGREE.
Amends the offense of theft in the second degree to include theft of property commonly used to store items of personal or monetary value, including any purse, handbag, or wallet. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB170 |
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SB397 SD1
Honolulu Police Department Package; Penal Code; Pawnbrokers; Secondhand Dealers; Penalties
RELATING TO PROPERTY CRIMES.
Broadens the state of mind element for certain offences under chapter 486M, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Repeals on 7/1/2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC |
HB171 |
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SB398
Honolulu Police Department Package; Vehicles; Unauthorized Control
RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY RIGHTS.
Establishes the offense of unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle in the second degree, which applies if a person recklessly or negligently exerts unauthorized control over another's propelled vehicle by operating the vehicle without the owner's consent or by changing the identity of the vehicle without the owner's consent. |
(S)
2/4/2021- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB172 |
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SB399 SD1 HD1 CD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Orders; Enforcement of Judgments; Fines
RELATING TO THE ORDERS OF THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.
Provides that certain rights shall be deemed waived if a preliminary determination of probable cause is rendered during a meeting subject to the requirements of chapter 92, HRS, and the person fails to request a contested case hearing within thirty days of receipt of the preliminary determination. Allows the campaign spending commission to have an order confirmed as a judgment by the first circuit court, giving the order the same force and effect as any other judgment issued by the circuit courts; provided that there shall be no appeal from the judgment. (CD1) |
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4/28/2021- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 858). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, JHA |
HB139 |
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SB400 SD1 HD1 CD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Candidate and Noncandidate Committees; Reports
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS.
Clarifies that increased fines may apply if a candidate committee or noncandidate committee fails to timely file the preliminary primary or preliminary general report due ten calendar days before a primary or general election. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
HB140 |
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SB401 HD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Fines; Noncandidate Committees; Independent Expenditures
RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW.
Increases the amount of the fine for campaign spending law violations that may be assessed against a noncandidate committee making only independent expenditures and that has received at least one contribution of more than $10,000, or spent more than $10,000, in an election period. Allows the campaign spending commission to order that the payment of a fine assessed against a noncandidate committee, or any portion of the fine, be paid from the personal funds of an officer of the noncandidate committee. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(S)
4/19/2021- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 559). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
HB141 |
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SB402 HD1 CD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Candidate Committee Reports; Expenditures; Reporting Reimbursements
RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENTS FOR EXPENDITURES BY COMMITTEES.
Provides that expenditures by candidate committees may be made to reimburse other individuals for expenditures advanced by those individuals, in addition to those advanced by the candidate. Deletes candidate reimbursements from the category of expenditures that noncandidate committees must itemize in their reports, since noncandidate committees are not allowed to receive or make loans under existing law. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
HB142 |
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SB403 HD2
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Committee Reports; Filing Dates; Candidate Committees; Noncandidate Committees
RELATING TO REPORTS FILED WITH THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.
Clarifies that candidates do not need to file preliminary general reports if they are either unsuccessful in the primary election and do not intend to remain politically active until after the general election or are elected to office in the primary election. Amends the aggregate contribution and expenditure amounts that trigger the requirement for a candidate or noncandidate committee to file only the final election period report. (HD2) |
(S)
4/19/2021- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 559). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, JHA |
HB143 |
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SB404 HD2 CD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Electioneering Communication; Disclosure Date; Advertisement
RELATING TO ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS.
Lowers the monetary threshold that triggers disclosure of electioneering communications. Repeals the requirement that disclosures of electioneering communications occur on the date of any subsequent expenditures. Classifies election advertisements sent by mail at any postal rate as electioneering communications. Exempts communications that are actual expenditures of an organization from being considered electioneering communications. Excludes candidate and candidate committees from the disclosure requirements. Applies beginning with the 2022 primary election. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, JHA |
HB144 |
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SB405 SD1 HD1 CD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Contribution Limits; Return of Contribution
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Provides that excess contributions by nonresident contributors shall escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund if not returned to the contributor within thirty days of the end of the election period. Allows the candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee to choose which excess contributions by nonresident contributors to return. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
HB145 |
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SB406 SD1 HD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Commission; Staff; Day to day Functions; Complaints
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION STAFF.
Clarifies that the campaign spending commission may employ or contract with persons for the performance of day-to-day functions of the commission. Clarifies that persons employed or contracted by the campaign spending commission shall have the authority to perform day-to-day functions of the commission without further commission action. Requires a complaint initiated by the staff of the campaign spending commission to be in writing and signed by the executive director of the commission. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(S)
4/19/2021- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 559). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
HB146 |
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SB407
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Executive Pardon; Criminal Procedure
RELATING TO EXECUTIVE PARDONS.
Establishes a comprehensive application process for executive pardons. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to GVO/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/PSM, JDC |
HB173 |
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SB408
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Procedure; Eyewitness Identification
RELATING TO EYEWITNESS IDENIFICATIONS.
Amends Chapter 801K, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to provide clarification and flexibility in eyewitness identification procedures. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to JDC . |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB174 |
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SB409
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Sex Trafficking
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Amends section 712-1202, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to include coercion as a means of committing the offense of sex trafficking. |
(S)
2/8/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HMS, JDC |
HB175 |
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SB410 SD2 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Repeat Offenders; Abuse of Family or Household Member; Penalties
RELATING TO ABUSE OF FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER.
Adds abuse of a family or household member to those felonies that qualify for repeat offender sentencing. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, JHA |
HB176 |
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SB411
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Sexual Assault; Mentally Defective Persons
RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT.
Amends the offenses of sexual assault in the first and third degree, when perpetrated against someone who is mentally defective, to remove the standard of proof regarding knowledge that the other person was mentally defective, as that term is defined in section 707-700, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to HMS, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HMS, JDC |
HB177 |
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SB412 HD1 CD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Habitual OVUII; Penalties; Implied Consent; Search Warrant; Criminal Procedure
RELATING TO OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.
Clarifies implied consent law to make an exception for giving a breath, blood, or urine test pursuant to a search warrant or any other basis permissible under the Constitution of the State of Hawaii and state law. Excludes habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant from qualifying for deferred acceptance of guilty plea or nolo contendere plea. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB178 |
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SB413 SD1 HD1 CD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Violation of Privacy; Penalties
RELATING TO VIOLATION OF PRIVACY.
Excludes violation of privacy in the first degree, and certain subsections of violation of privacy in the second degree, from qualifying for deferred acceptance of guilty plea or nolo contendere plea. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB179 |
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SB414 SD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Appropriations ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
Appropriates funds to the department of the prosecuting attorney of the city and county of Honolulu as a grant-in-aid for the career criminal prosecution unit. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB180 |
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SB415
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Property Crimes
RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF PROPERTY.
Updates the definition of "property" to expressly include intellectual property or property stored in an electronic medium, for purposes of prosecuting property crimes. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB181 |
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SB416
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Witness Fees; Reimbursements; Per Diem Payments
RELATING TO WITNESS FEES AND REIMBURSEMENTS IN CRIMINAL CASES.
Clarifies applicable reimbursement to the State or defendant for expert witness fees, as it pertains to testimony, preparation and in-court attendance in state court criminal proceedings. Increases per diem payments for all witnesses. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to JDC . |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB182 |
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SB417 SD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the victim-witness assistance program. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB183 |
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SB418
Office of Elections Package; DOT; Automatic Voter Registration; Driver's Licenses; Civil Identification Cards
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Establishes automatic voter registration upon application for a driver's license or civil identification card, except when an applicant affirmatively declines on an application to register to vote. Requires the examiner of drivers to electronically transmit to the Office of Elections certain information associated with currently registered and newly registered voters. Requires accessibility of certain databases maintained or operated by the Department of Transportation or the counties. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to TRS, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, JDC |
HB195 |
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SB419
Office of Elections Package; Elections; Precincts; Reinstatement
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Reinstates the definition of "precinct" and amends the definition of "district" to facilitate the administration of elections. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to JDC . |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB196 |
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SB420
Office of Elections Package; Elections; Mandatory Recounts
RELATING TO RECOUNTS.
Increases the deadline for the completion and public announcement of the results of a mandatory recount to 5 days after the date of an election. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to JDC . |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB197 |
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SB421 SD1 HD1
Elections; Vacancies; Senators; Representatives
RELATING TO VACANCIES.
Requires vacancies in the offices of United States Senator, United States Representative, State Senator, and State Representative to be filled by special election. (HD1) |
(S)
4/21/2021- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-22-21 3:00PM; CR 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB198 |
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SB422
Office of Elections Package; Election Proclamations
RELATING TO ELECTION PROCLAMATIONS.
Amends the content to be included in an election proclamation that is required to be filed not later than 4:30 p.m. on the tenth day prior to the close of filing. Specifies that the county clerk, not the chief election officer, shall issue a proclamation on voter service centers and places of deposit. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to JDC . |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB199 |
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SB423
Office of Elections Package; Elections; Voter Service Centers
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Amends or clarifies certain statutory deadlines relating to elections by mail, including the date to which the clerk must continue mailing ballot packages to voters who update their voter registration address and the date on which ballots may begin to be tabulated. Authorizes a county clerk to operate additional voter service centers with varying days or hours of operation. Provides that voters standing in line at a voter service center at the time the voter service center closes may vote or register to vote, if eligible. Authorizes a county clerk to open places for ballot deposit not earlier than the initial day that ballots are mailed. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to JDC . |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB201 |
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SB424
Kauai County Package; Registration of Vehicles; Outstanding Charges
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.
Allows the director of finance of a county to require payment of outstanding charges owed to the county for the towing, removal, or disposal of an abandoned or derelict vehicle within the county before issuing a motor vehicle certificate of registration. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/PSM, JDC |
HB153 |
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SB425
Kauai County Package; Registration of Vehicles; Registration Transfer; Personal Delivery; Fees
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.
Requires a motor vehicle transferor, or the transferor's representative, and transferee to appear in person to execute the transfer of a motor vehicle. Subjects motor vehicle transferors to certain fees previously assessed on motor vehicle transferees. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to TRS, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, JDC |
HB154 |
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SB426
Kauai County Package; Motor Vehicle Registration; Registration Expense; U-drive Motor Vehicles; Fees
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.
Subjects U-drive motor vehicles to the same motor vehicle registration fees as other motor vehicles. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to TRS, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, JDC |
HB155 |
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SB427
Package; County of Kauai; Animal Control Services; Public Contracts
RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES.
Repeals the requirement that the County of Kauai contract solely with the Kauai Humane Society for the provision of animal control services. |
(S)
2/4/2021- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB156 |
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SB428 SD1
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Felonies; Public Transit Operations; Interference
RELATING TO FELONIES.
Specifies that interference with an automated public transit operation is unlawful and is a class C felony. (SD1) |
(H)
4/6/2021- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB150 |
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SB429
City and County of Honolulu Package; Electric Foot Scooters; Regulation
RELATING TO ELECTRIC FOOT SCOOTERS.
Grants electric foot scooters the same rights and subjects them to the same duties as other vehicles, with certain exceptions. Applies blue light prohibition to electric foot scooters. Amends "vulnerable user" definition to include electric foot scooters. Amends "moped" definition to exclude electric foot scooters. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB147 |
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SB430
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Gift Certificates and Cards; Exemption
RELATING TO GIFT CERTIFICATES.
Clarifies that cards issued by a county for the purposes of paying transit fares and county fees and other uses are not subject to section 431B-13, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to PSM, CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, CPN |
HB149 |
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SB431 SD1
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Employees' Retirement System
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Extends the effective date of Act 87, Session Laws of Hawaii 2015, to 7/1/2024 to provide state and county departments and agencies with additional time to comply with new employees' retirement system reporting standards. Requires the employees' retirement system to submit annual progress reports to the legislature through 2024. (SD1) |
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2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
HB148 |
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SB432 SD1
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Registration of Vehicles; Registration Transfer; Personal Delivery; Fees
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.
Requires a motor vehicle transferor, or the transferor's representative, and transferee to appear in person to execute the transfer of a motor vehicle unless either party is a dealer or the vehicle is being transferred as a salvage vehicle. Subjects motor vehicle transferors to certain fees previously assessed on motor vehicle transferees. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, JDC |
HB159 |
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SB433
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Motor Vehicle Registration; Registration Expense; U-drive Motor Vehicles; Fees
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.
Subjects U-drive motor vehicles to the same motor vehicle registration fees as other motor vehicles. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to TRS, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, JDC |
HB160 |
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SB434 SD1
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Registration of Vehicles; Outstanding Charges
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.
Allows the director of finance of a county to require payment of outstanding charges owed to the county for the towing, removal, or disposal of an abandoned or derelict vehicle within the county before issuing a motor vehicle certificate of registration unless the vehicle was reported as stolen. (SD1) |
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2/17/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, JDC |
HB161 |
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SB435
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Public Health Emergency; Testing; Insurance; Individual Insurance; Group Accident Insurance; Health or Sickness Insurance; Insurance Policy
RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY TESTING.
Requires the State, in a declared public health emergency, to provide diagnostic and antibody tests free of charge to persons who are unable to pay for tests. Mandates health insurance coverage for diagnostic and antibody tests in the event of a declared public health emergency. |
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1/25/2021- Referred to HTH/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH/CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB162 |
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SB436
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Liquor Commission; Educational and Enforcement Programs; Fines
RELATING TO LIQUOR FINES COLLECTED PER YEAR.
Authorizes a county liquor commission to use 15% of fines assessed against liquor licensees to fund alcohol addiction treatment programs. |
(S)
2/4/2021- Re-Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB163 |
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SB437
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Hawaii Health Authority; EUTF; Unfunded Liability; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE INSURANCE.
Authorizes the Hawaii Health Authority to continue planning for the adoption of a universal, publicly-administered health-care-for-all insurance model with a single payout agency. Establishes a rate stabilization reserve fund for the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. Transfers funds from the other post-employment benefits trust fund to the rate stabilization reserve fund. Makes appropriations. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB164 |
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SB438
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Counties; General Powers; Rental Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO RENTAL MOTOR VEHICLES.
Authorizes each county to regulate the number of rental motor vehicles within the county. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to TRS/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/PSM, WAM |
HB165 |
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SB439
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Public Agency Meetings; Interactive Conference Technology
RELATING TO SUNSHINE LAW BOARDS.
Clarifies laws regarding public meetings held by interactive conference technology by, among other things, requiring board members to be visible and audible to other members and the public, authorizing a board to require attendees to provide their names and contact information for contact tracing during certain states of emergency, and repealing the requirement that a meeting held by interactive conference technology be terminated when audio communication cannot be maintained with all locations where the meeting by interactive conference technology is being held. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB166 |
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SB440
Kauai County Package; Tort Liability; Lifeguards
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Permanently reinstates the liability protections previously afforded to county lifeguards. |
(S)
2/4/2021- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB151 |
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SB441
Kauai County Package; Kauai Humane Society; Animal Control Services
RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES.
Repeals statutory language that: (1) Requires the County of Kauai to contract with the Kauai Humane Society for animal control services; and (2) Authorizes the Kauai Humane Society to construct a dog pound with Kauai County Council approval. |
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2/4/2021- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB152 |
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SB442
Maui County Council Package; Public Agency Meetings; Interactive Conference Technology
RELATING TO SUNSHINE LAW BOARDS.
Clarifies laws regarding public meetings held by interactive conference technology by, among other things, requiring board members to be visible and audible to other members and the public, authorizing a board to require attendees to provide their names and contact information for contact tracing during certain states of emergency, and repealing the requirement that a meeting held by interactive conference technology be terminated when audio communication cannot be maintained with all locations where the meeting by interactive conference technology is being held. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB190 |
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SB443
Maui County Council Package; Liquor Fines; Alcohol Addiction Treatment
RELATING TO LIQUOR FINES.
Provides that 15% of fines assessed against liquor licensees may be used to fund alcohol addiction treatment programs. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to PSM/HTH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/HTH, WAM |
HB191 |
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SB444
Maui County Council Package; Hawaii Health Authority; EUTF; Unfunded Liability; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE INSURANCE.
Authorizes the Hawaii Health Authority to continue planning for the adoption of a universal, publicly-administered health-care-for-all insurance model with a single payout agency. Establishes a rate stabilization reserve fund for the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. Transfers funds from the other post-employment benefits trust fund to the rate stabilization reserve fund. Makes appropriations. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB192 |
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SB445
Maui County Council Package; Rental Motor Vehicles; County Powers
RELATING TO RENTAL MOTOR VEHICLES.
Authorizes the counties to regulate the number of rental motor vehicles within their respective jurisdictions. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to TRS/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/PSM, WAM |
HB193 |
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SB446
Maui County Council Package; Surcharge on State Tax; Extension
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Extends the period in which a county may adopt a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, from 3/31/2019 to 6/30/2022. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB194 |
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SB447
State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection; Fire Sprinklers; Tax Credit
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Establishes a tax credit of 30% of the actual cost, including installation, water meter, and permitting fees, of an automatic fire sprinkler system in any one- or two-family dwelling in a structure used only for residential purposes. Sunsets on 6/30/2030. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB206 |
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SB448
State Fire Council Package; Fire Safety; Sprinklers
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Repeals section 46-19.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and Act 53, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017, which prohibited the counties from adopting codes and regulations that would require the installation or retrofitting of residential fire sprinklers in one- and two-family dwellings and other types of structures. |
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2/4/2021- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB207 |
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SB449
State Fire Council Package; Smoke Alarms; Residences
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Requires sellers of residential buildings or structures to provide approved smoke alarms in accordance with current state or county building or residential codes. |
(S)
2/4/2021- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB208 |
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SB450
State Fire Council Package; Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program
RELATING TO THE REDUCED IGNITION PROPENSITY CIGARETTE PROGRAM.
Provides flexibility in employing personnel to administer the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to PSM/LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/LCA, WAM |
HB209 |
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SB451
State Fire Council Package; Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program
RELATING TO THE REDUCED IGNITION PROPENSITY CIGARETTE PROGRAM.
Permits the use of the reduced ignition propensity cigarette certification fees to support the State Fire Council and its programs and activities. |
(S)
2/4/2021- Re-Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB210 |
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SB452
State Fire Council Package; UH; Fire Fighter Survivor Benefit; Tuition Waiver
RELATING TO TUITION WAIVERS.
Provides a tuition waiver from the University of Hawaii and its associated community colleges for the surviving spouse and dependent children of a fire fighter who dies in the line of duty or who is permanently and totally disabled as a direct result of a traumatic injury sustained in the line of duty. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
HB211 |
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SB453
State Fire Council Package; DCCA; Fire Protection; Mandatory Disclosure Fire Protection; New Home Buyers; Builders; Contractors
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Requires builders to provide cost estimates for residential fire sprinklers to potential buyers of all new one- and two-family dwellings. The state fire council shall provide written information on the benefits of a sprinkler system. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Re-Referred to PSM, CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, CPN |
HB212 |
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SB454
State Fire Council Package; Fireworks; Cultural Events; Prohibitions; Exceptions
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for cultural events. |
(S)
2/4/2021- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB213 |
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SB455
State Fire Council Package; Emergency Medical Services
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Certification of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to include personnel with proper certifications, to be deemed qualified to perform emergency medical services as EMTs in the State. |
(S)
2/5/2021- Re-Referred to PSM, CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, CPN |
HB214 |
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SB456
Maui County Package; Boards; Closed Meetings
RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS AND RECORDS.
Authorizes any board that is subject to public agency meetings law to hold a closed meeting to consider statements and information obtained from witnesses or victims during the course of any investigation into the hire, evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of an officer or employee or of charges brought against the officer or employee, where consideration of matters affecting a witness's or victim's privacy will be involved. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to GVO, JDC . |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB157 |
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SB457
Maui County Package; General Excise Tax; County Surcharge on State Tax; Extension
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Extends the period in which a county may adopt a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, from 3/31/2019 to 3/31/2022. |
(S)
1/25/2021- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB158 |
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SB458
Department of Defense; State Activation; Active Duty Military Pay; Basic Allowance for Housing; Service Credit
RELATING TO ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY ENTITLEMENTS.
Requires the State to pay, without delay, military personnel called to active duty at the same rate as their active duty counterparts; provide basic housing allowance; provide service credit for time on active duty; and allow state and county employees to count the time called to active duty in the State toward retirement. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to PSM/LCA, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, NISHIHARA, WAKAI |
PSM/LCA, WAM |
HB395 |
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SB459 SD1
Firearms; Active and Retired Law Enforcement Officers; Carrying of a Concealed Firearm; LEOSA
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Authorizes the department of the attorney general to develop and implement a state program to issue firearm qualification certifications to qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm in the State pursuant to the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004. Makes a conforming amendment to state firearm laws. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2021- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEITH-AGARAN, Kim, Nishihara |
JHA, FIN |
HB657 |
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SB460
Jury Duty; Exemptions; Emergency Management
RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM JURY DUTY.
Exempts active members of the Hawaii emergency management agency and county emergency management agencies from jury duty. |
(S)
2/4/2021- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA |
JDC |
HB652 |
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SB461
Selective Service Registration Awareness and Compliance Act
RELATING TO SELECTIVE SERVICE.
Requires compliance with the federal Military Selective Service Act to be eligible for enrollment in a state-supported post-secondary institution, qualify for state financial assistance for post-secondary education, or be eligible for state or county employment or service. Provides exceptions. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to PSM/HRE, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, Nishihara |
PSM/HRE, JDC |
HB377 |
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SB462
Electric Gun; Ban; Repeal
RELATING TO ELECTRIC GUNS.
Repeals the ban on the possession, sale, gift, or delivery of electric guns. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE, RIVIERE |
PSM, JDC |
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SB463 SD2
HCDA; DOE; School Gardens; Community Gardens
RELATING TO GARDENS.
Authorizes the Department of Education to develop programs to encourage the development of gardens on school property. Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to develop programs that provide incentives to establish gardens in housing projects, communities, and schools. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to EDN, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, KANUHA, LEE |
EDN, WAL, FIN |
HB610 |
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SB464
Department of Education; Remote Schools; Categorical Funding; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes supplemental categorical funding for remote schools. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, KANUHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EDU, WAM |
HB609 |
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SB465 SD2
Auditor; DOE; Audit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Requires the Auditor to perform a program audit of the policies and procedures of the Board of Education and Department of Education to support schools in meeting the goals and statewide student success indicators outlined in the 2017-2020 strategic plan of the Board and Department. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to EDN, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KEITH-AGARAN, Kidani |
EDN, LMG, FIN |
HB372 |
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SB466 SD2
School Facilities Agency; Department of Education; Construction
RELATING TO A SCHOOL FACILITIES AGENCY.
Amends Act 72, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, to require that the school facilities agency complies with the Hawaii Public Procurement Code. Authorizes the school facilities agency to have additional powers and duties. Specifies additional uses for the school facilities special fund. Provides the executive director of the school facilities agency with authority relating to capital improvement projects for the school facilities agency. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/18/2021- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, Kanuha |
EDN, FIN |
HB374 |
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SB467 SD1
Board of Education; Public Meetings; Oral Testimony; Community Forums
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Requires the board of education to hold no less than six community forums annually, with at least one forum in each county. Requires the board to include an open forum for public comments on non-agenda items. Requires a report to the Legislature on implementing open forums. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KANUHA, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, English, Kidani |
EDU, JDC |
HB608 |
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SB468 SD1 HD1
DOE; School Impact Fees; Exemptions; Renovation; Budget Process
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Repeals the school impact fee exemptions for nonresidential development and housing subject to the transient accommodations tax when seeking development in a designated school impact district requiring county subdivision approval, county building permit, or condominium property regime approval of the project. Allows construction cost component impact fees to be used to improve or renovate existing structures for school use. Repeals the requirement that an expenditure plan for all collected impact fees be incorporated into the department of education's annual budget process. Effective 12/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2021- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, Kanuha, Kidani |
HSG, EDN, FIN |
HB367 |
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SB469
Environmental Impact Statements; Environmental Assessments; Supplements
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Requires a supplemental environmental assessment or supplemental environmental impact statement after the passage of 15 years from the date of the determination of a finding of no significant impact or the acceptance of the statement, if the proposed action is not implemented. Exempts actions involving a renewable energy project from this requirement. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to WTL/AEN, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KANUHA, LEE, RHOADS, English, Gabbard |
WTL/AEN, JDC |
HB361 |
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SB470
Subdivisions; Public Access
RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS.
Provides that where public access is required as a condition of a subdivision, either the county must accept dedication of and maintain the access or identify an entity to own and maintain the access. Authorizes the county to require the subdivider to establish a stewardship fund for maintenance purposes. Takes effect 1/1/2022. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE, KANUHA, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, English |
WTL/PSM, JDC |
HB820 |
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SB471
Land Conservation Fund; Conveyance Tax; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND.
Increases the percentage of the land conservation fund that may be used for costs related to the operation, maintenance, and management of lands acquired by the fund. Increases the maximum dollar amount of the conveyance tax distribution to the land conservation fund. Appropriates funds from the land conservation fund for resource land acquisition. Effective 1/1/2022. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, GABBARD, KANUHA, LEE |
WTL, WAM |
HB362 |
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SB472
Land Recordation; Deregistration; Requirements; Land Court; Bureau of Conveyances
RELATING TO LAND RECORDATION.
Amends the data requirements for land recordation by the bureau of conveyances, on land other than fee simple time share interests deregistered by the land court, to include a map and description prepared by a licensed professional surveyor. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE |
WTL, JDC |
HB244 |
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SB473
Vulnerable Coastal Property Purchaser Statement; Sale or Transfer; Sea Level Rise
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
Requires a vulnerable coastal property purchaser statement to be executed by the purchaser or transferee with the sale or transfer of vulnerable coastal real estate. Requires filing of statement with Bureau of Conveyances. |
(S)
2/3/2021- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, GABBARD, KANUHA, LEE, SHIMABUKURO |
WTL, CPN/JDC |
HB596 |
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SB474 SD1 HD2 CD1
Residential Real Property Transactions; Mandatory Seller Disclosures; Sea Level Rise Exposure Area
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
Requires that mandatory seller disclosures in real estate transactions include identification of residential real properties lying within the sea level rise exposure area. Takes effect 5/1/22. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, GABBARD, KANUHA, LEE, SHIMABUKURO |
WAL, CPC |
HB597 |
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SB475
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; Sea Level Rise; Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Coordinator; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE.
Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to further address and make recommendations regarding sea level rise. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/2/2021- Re-Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, GABBARD, KANUHA, LEE, RHOADS |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
HB595 |
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SB476
Dam and Reservoir Removal; Studies; Board of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY.
Requires the board of land and natural resources to prepare all studies to determine the safe removal or retirement of a dam or reservoir upon the request of a homeowner association or homeowner of property where a dam or reservoir is situated. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE, KANUHA |
WTL, WAM |
HB773 |
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SB477
Solar Energy Device; Solar Easement; Solar Access; Trimming Vegetation; Ordinance
RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY.
Permits the governing body of a county to create, by ordinance, a process for the recordation and enforcement of solar easements. Allows counties to require individuals claiming a solar right to record that right by filing a declaration with the county clerk. Permits the governing body of a county to require, by ordinance, the trimming of vegetation that blocks solar radiation from solar energy devices. Authorizes the ordinance to include a designation for the cost of trimming. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to EET/PSM, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KANUHA, LEE, WAKAI |
EET/PSM, JDC |
HB368 |
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SB478 SD2
Farming Activities; Farmers; Income Tax Exclusion
RELATING TO FARMS.
Creates an exclusion from income tax for the lesser of a percentage of gross annual income or an amount of gross annual income earned by a farmer from farming activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, INOUYE, KANUHA, RIVIERE |
AGR, FIN |
HB370 |
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SB479 SD2
HDOA; Tropical Flowers and Foliage; Plant Materials; Distribution Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to collaborate with agricultural growers and researchers to develop and implement a program to safely distribute disease- and insect-free tropical plant materials to Hawaii farmers. Requires the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules to specify the plant species and varieties that warrant additional regulations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE, KANUHA, NISHIHARA, English |
AGR, FIN |
HB484 |
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SB480
HCDA; Pulehunui Community Development District; Federal Financial Aid
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS.
Establishes the Pulehunui community development authority as an autonomous community development authority under the Hawaii community development authority for the purposes of developing the Pulehunui community development district. Authorizes the Hawaii community development authority to obtain various forms of federal funding for construction, maintenance, and development projects in the Pulehunui community development district. |
(S)
2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM/JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE, Chang, Shimabukuro |
EET/WTL, WAM/JDC |
HB774 |
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SB481
Health; Cannabis; Medical Use; Propagules; Cuttings; Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
RELATING TO CANNABIS FOR MEDICAL USE.
Authorizes medical cannabis dispensaries to distribute cannabis propagules and cuttings to individuals authorized to cultivate cannabis plants for medical use, subject to quantity limits and quality requirements. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to HTH, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH |
HTH, JDC |
HB482 |
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SB482
Counties
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to PSM. |
ENGLISH |
PSM |
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SB483
Counties
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to PSM. |
ENGLISH |
PSM |
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SB484
Emergencies
RELATING TO EMERGENCIES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH |
WAM |
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SB485
Emergencies
RELATING TO EMERGENCIES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH |
WAM |
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SB486
Organic Waste; Composting; Department of Health; Exemption
RELATING TO COMPOSTING.
Exempts artisan-scale composting operations from department of health regulations to divert organic materials from Hawaii's landfills. |
(S)
2/17/2021- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, CHANG, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, Kidani, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
AEN, CPN |
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SB487
Ecosystem Restoration Commission; Remediation of Military-Use Lands; Green New Deal-Hawaii Initiative
RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION COMMISSION.
Establishes an ecosystem restoration commission to identify federally owned or controlled lands within Hawaii for environmental remediation and the return of ownership and control of those lands to the State. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to WTL/PSM, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, English, Ihara, Kim, Misalucha, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
WTL/PSM, WAM |
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SB488
Company Divestment; Coal; Oil; Gas; Fossil Fuels; Employees' Retirement System
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Requires the board of trustees of the Employees' Retirement System to reevaluate its existing future investments in coal, oil, natural gas, oil and natural gas services, and pipeline companies; divest, at appropriate times over the next five years, the public fund's holdings in any such companies that have not invested more in clean renewable energy sources, such as photovoltaics and wind power, than in fossil fuels or are not set up for favorable long term investment returns by having clear plans to abandon fossil fuels by 2030; search and evaluate potential future investment funds with indirect holdings devoid of coal, oil, natural gas, oil or natural gas services, and pipeline companies; and submit annual reports to the legislature. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, CHANG, MORIWAKI, Baker, Ihara, Shimabukuro |
LCA, WAM |
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SB489 HD1 CD1
Agricultural Structures; Building Permit and Code Exemptions; Structure Size Limitations
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS.
Increases the maximum area for each agricultural shade cloth structure, cold frame, and greenhouse that could qualify the structure for an exemption from building permit and building code requirements. Effective 1/1/2022. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
AGR, CPC |
HB96 |
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SB490
Department of Health; Clean Water Act; Underground Injection; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit
RELATING TO THE CLEAN WATER ACT.
Beginning 1/1/2031, prohibits underground injection unless authorized by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit obtained from the director of health. |
(S)
2/3/2021- Re-Referred to WTL, CPN/WAM. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, KEITH-AGARAN, Baker, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
WTL, CPN/WAM |
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SB491
Department of Agriculture; Import Fee; Inspection, Quarantine, and Eradication Service Fee and Charge
RELATING TO INSPECTION FEES.
Increases the inspection, quarantine, and eradication service fee and charge from 75 cents to $1.50 for every 1,000 pounds of freight or part thereof brought into the State. |
(S)
2/10/2021- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA, Baker, Shimabukuro |
AEN/TRS, WAM |
HB100 |
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SB492
Zero Net Energy; Zero Net Waste; Initiative Program; Advisory Council; Public Utilities Commission; Wheeling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Establishes a zero net energy and zero net waste initiative program in the public utilities commission. Establishes a zero net energy and zero net waste advisory council. Designates property controlled by the natural energy laboratory of Hawaii authority as a microgrid demonstration project. Authorizes the transmission of electric power from one governmental agency's point of generation to another governmental agency's existing transmission lines within the boundaries of the Hawaii ocean science and technology park. Appropriates funds for the zero net energy and zero net waste initiative program. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to EET/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Moriwaki, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
EET/CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB329 |
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SB493 SD2 HD1
Hawaii Agriculture and Forest Carbon Positive Incentive Program; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Hawaii agriculture and forest carbon positive incentive program. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Okimoto voting no (1) and none excused (0). |
GABBARD, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, Nishihara |
EEP/AGR, CPC, FIN |
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SB494
Department of Agriculture; CIP; Budget; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects of the department of agriculture. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, NISHIHARA, Acasio, Keith-Agaran |
AEN, WAM |
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SB495 SD1
Agricultural Cooperative Associations; Consumer Cooperative Associations
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Updates the laws on agricultural cooperative associations and consumer cooperative associations including operations as resale agents and conversions. (SD1) |
(S)
2/24/2021- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA, Ihara, Kidani |
AEN, CPN |
HB1302 |
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SB496 SD2 HD1
Agricultural Import Replacements; Top Ten Fruits and Vegetables
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the department of agriculture, in cooperation with the office of the governor, to identify the top ten fruit and vegetable imports to the State that may be commercially grown by farmers in Hawaii and recommend ways to increase their production. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
4/21/2021- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 849). |
GABBARD, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA, Acasio |
AGR, ECD, FIN |
HB94 |
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SB497 SD1
Food Manufacturing Development; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO MANUFACTURING.
Creates an income tax credit to incentivize the food manufacturing industry in the State. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. (SD1) |
(S)
2/5/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Nishihara |
AEN, WAM |
HB322 |
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SB498
General Cooperatives; Worker Cooperatives
RELATING TO COOPERATIVES.
Authorizes entities having a common interest and purpose to organize as general cooperatives. |
(S)
2/12/2021- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Nishihara |
CPN, JDC |
HB1303 |
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SB499
Pesticides; Violations; Penalty; Fines
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Increases administrative and criminal penalties for those who violate the Hawaii pesticides law. |
(S)
2/8/2021- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, CHANG, MISALUCHA |
AEN, JDC |
HB831 |
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SB500
Clean Ground Transportation Goals; Fleet Procurement; Road Construction; Carbon Footprint Reduction
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Establishes clean ground transportation goals for state agencies on a staggered basis until achieving a 100 per cent light-duty motor vehicle clean fleet by 12/31/2035, and all light-duty motor vehicles in the State by 12/31/2045. Requires the procurement policy for all agencies purchasing or leasing medium- and heavy-duty motor vehicles to seek vehicles that reduce dependence on petroleum-based fuels that meet the needs of the agency, where feasible and cost-effective. Requires state and county agencies to purchase building materials that reduce the carbon footprint of the project for use on the construction of new roads, where feasible and cost effective. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to GVO/EET, WAM. |
LEE, ACASIO, CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Baker, Fevella, Kidani |
GVO/EET, WAM |
HB552 |
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SB501
Energy Efficiency; State Facilities; Building Design
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Requires and establishes deadlines for state facilities, except smaller facilities and facilities at Aloha Stadium, to implement cost-effective energy efficiency measures. Directs the Hawaii state energy office to collect utility bill and energy usage data for state-owned buildings and to make the data publicly available. Provides that certain agencies that perform energy efficiency retrofitting may continue to receive appropriations for energy expenditures at an amount that accounts for any costs or debt service for the implementation and management of energy efficiency measures. Beginning 7/1/2021, requires, where feasible and cost-effective, the design of all new state building construction to maximize energy and water efficiency, maximize energy generation potential, and use building materials that reduce the carbon footprint of the project. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to GVO/EET, WAM. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, KIM, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Baker, Fevella |
GVO/EET, WAM |
HB550 |
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SB502 SD2 HD1
Constitutional Amendment; Green Amendment; Environmental Protection (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO GUARANTEE ALL INDIVIDUALS THE RIGHT TO HAVE A CLEAN AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT.
Proposes a constitutional amendment that guarantees individuals the right to a clean and healthy environment, including pure water, clean air, and healthy ecosystems, and to the preservation of the natural, cultural, scenic, and healthful qualities of the environment. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott, Okimoto voting no (2) and none excused (0). |
GABBARD, ACASIO, CHANG, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Fevella, Moriwaki |
EEP, JHA, FIN |
HB551 |
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SB503
Real Property Transactions; Mandatory Seller Disclosures; Sea Level Rise Exposure Area
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
Beginning 07/01/2022, requires sellers to disclose whether the real property lies within the sea level rise exposure area designated by the Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaptation commission or its successor. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to WTL, CPN. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, KIM, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, RIVIERE, SHIMABUKURO, Baker, Ihara, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Taniguchi |
WTL, CPN |
HB554 |
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SB504
Sharks; Prohibitions; Penalties; Exemptions
RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF SHARKS.
Establishes an offense of knowingly capturing, entangling, or killing a shark in state marine waters, and provides penalties and fines. Provides certain exemptions. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Acasio, Baker, Ihara, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
AEN/WTL, JDC |
HB553 |
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SB505
UH; Bond Fund; John A. Burns School of Medicine; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS.
Appropriates moneys from the university of Hawaii bond fund for renovations, repairs, and improvements to the John A. Burns school of medicine. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
HRE, WAM |
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SB506 SD2 HD2
SPRB; Wahiawa General Hospital; Debt Restructuring; Debt Refinancing ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITAL.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for long-term debt restructuring of Wahiawa General Hospital. (HD2) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB706 |
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SB507
DLNR; No Child Left Inside Program; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE OUTDOORS.
Establishes the no child left inside grant program for the awarding of grants promoting outdoor education and recreation programs. Establishes the no child left inside grant program special fund. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/4/2021- Re-Referred to WTL, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
WTL, WAM |
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SB508 HD1
DOE; Ocean Safety and Stewardship Education
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to establish and administer an ocean safety and stewardship education program for all fourth grade public school students. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EDN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
DELA CRUZ |
WAL, EDN, FIN |
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SB509 SD2 HD1
DOE; Public High Schools; Industry Certification Awards ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to establish criteria for industry certification awards for public high schools to incentivize public high schools to encourage students to obtain industry-recognized certifications in high value occupations. Requires the department to submit an annual report containing specific information about the industry certification award progress. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EDN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, SHIMABUKURO, Fevella, Moriwaki |
ECD, EDN, FIN |
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SB510 SD1
DLNR; State Historic Preservation Division; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Project Reviews
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, to delegate to the impacted counties the responsibility for certain historic preservation project reviews, provided that certain requirements are met. Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish a program to certify third-party individuals and organizations to review documents for completeness and compliance prior to submission of those documents to the Department; provided that certain requirements are met. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2021- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 21 |
DELA CRUZ, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, Fevella, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB511
Litter Control; Cigarettes; Tax; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LITTER CONTROL.
Increases the cigarette excise tax imposed on each cigarette sold in the State and allocates the increase in tax revenues to a cigarette litter abatement special fund. Provides that the cigarette litter abatement special fund shall be used to cover the costs of collecting and removing cigarette litter and providing outreach and education to curb improper cigarette litter disposal. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to HTH/AEN, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Fevella, Ihara, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
HTH/AEN, WAM |
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SB512 SD2 HD1 CD1
Department of Agriculture; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program; Double Up Food Bucks Program
RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.
Removes the $10 per visit per day cap on the dollar-for-dollar match received by supplemental nutrition assistance program beneficiaries under the Hawaii healthy food incentive program, also known as the double up food bucks program. Specifies that healthy proteins are eligible purchases under the program. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA, SHIMABUKURO, English, Fevella, Moriwaki |
AGR, HHH, FIN |
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SB513 SD1 HD2
Fireworks; Adjudication; Judiciary; Enforcement; AG; Working Group; PSD; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS.
Establishes an expeditious adjudication system for the processing of fireworks infractions. Increases the fireworks display permit fee and the fine for certain fireworks violations. Clarifies what constitutes a separate violation. Increases the penalty for removing or extracting the pyrotechnic contents. Authorizes the sheriff division to enforce the fireworks control law. Requires the attorney general to establish an explosion detection technology working group. Requires the department of public safety to develop and implement a web-based reporting tool for illegal fireworks. Appropriates funds. Effective 5/6/2137. (HD2) |
(S)
4/21/2021- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-21 10:00AM; CR 229. |
DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA, Fevella, Ihara, Keohokalole, Moriwaki, Taniguchi |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
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SB514 SD1
Mandatory Tax Credit; Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund; Constitution; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND.
Provides a tax credit to taxpayers and makes deposits to the emergency and budget reserve fund and other post-employment benefits trust fund pursuant to article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii Constitution. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(H)
2/17/2021- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 13 |
DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, English, Fevella, Shimabukuro |
FIN |
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SB515
State Stockpile Storage Facility; DOD; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A STATE STOCKPILE STORAGE FACILITY.
Requires the Department of Defense, in coordination with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, Department of Health, and the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, to identify and propose an appropriate location for the construction of a state stockpile storage facility to stockpile emergency supplies necessary for responding to natural disasters and pandemics. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
2/11/2021- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, English, Fevella, Gabbard, Moriwaki |
PSM, WAM |
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SB516 SD1 HD2 CD1
Industry-recognized Credentials; Data; State Board for Career and Technical Education
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning 7/1/2022, requires the state board for career and technical education to oversee and review annually certain statewide processes, requirements, and rules related to the student attainment of industry-recognized credentials. Requires an annual report to the governor and legislature. Requires the statewide longitudinal data system to include career and technical education data for analysis. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, SHIMABUKURO, Fevella, Gabbard, Keohokalole, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
HB1223 |
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SB517
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Healthcare Workforce Development; Workforce Development Council ($)
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the workforce development council to implement and manage a public-private partnership to develop and increase the healthcare workforce in the State. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to HTH/LCA, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, Fevella, Gabbard, Keohokalole, Nishihara |
HTH/LCA, WAM |
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SB518 SD2
Erin's Law; DOE; Sexual Abuse Prevention; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to establish and implement a sexual abuse prevention education program to educate public and charter school students on sexual abuse prevention, provide relevant training to teachers and staff, and inform parents and guardians about important child sexual abuse topics. Requires the board of education to adopt policies to effectuate the program. Requires reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. (SD2) |
(H)
2/23/2021- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA, SHIMABUKURO, Gabbard, Ihara, Moriwaki |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
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SB519
UH; Planning; University Districts
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY DISTRICTS.
Provides a framework that supports consistent land use planning and development across the university of Hawaii system. Authorizes project partnerships with certain qualified persons. |
(S)
2/5/2021- Re-Referred to HRE/WTL, JDC/WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Kim |
HRE/WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB520
Sale of Combustion Engine-powered Vehicles; Prohibition; Civil Penalty
RELATING TO VEHICLE SALES.
Prohibits the sale of any new combustion engine-powered vehicle by a person or entity that engages in the practice of selling vehicles to consumers. Imposes a fine of up to $1,000 for each offense. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to TRS/CPN, JDC. |
RHOADS |
TRS/CPN, JDC |
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SB521
Emergency Management; Pandemic; Essential Workers; Interference with an Essential Worker; Felony
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Makes interfering with an essential worker during an emergency a felony. Defines essential worker. |
(S)
2/11/2021- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
HB643 |
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SB522
Child Care Centers for Eligible Children of State Employees; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to establish and operate a child care center pilot program on Oahu for eligible children of state employees, one in or near the state capitol and one in Kapolei. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2026. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to GVO/HMS, WAM/JDC. |
RHOADS |
GVO/HMS, WAM/JDC |
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SB523
Ammunition; Purchase; License to Sell
RELATING TO FIREARMS AMMUNITION.
Requires the licensing of sellers of ammunition, and for the identification and proper permitting of purchasers or possessors of ammunition. Regulates ammunition in the same manner that firearms are regulated. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
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SB524
Department of Human Resources Development; Transportation; State Employees; Plan
RELATING TO COMMUTING.
Requires the director of human resources development, in consultation with the Hawai‘i climate change mitigation and adaptation commission, state energy office, and department of accounting and general services to develop and implement a comprehensive commuting choice benefit program for all state employees regardless of mode of transportation. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to LCA/TRS, WAM. |
RHOADS |
LCA/TRS, WAM |
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SB525
Business Registrations; Corporations; Nonprofit Corporations; Professional Corporations; Partnerships; Limited Liability Companies; Certificates of Good Standing; Annual Reports; Certificates of Vendor Compliance
RELATING TO BUSINESS REGISTRATION.
Prohibits the Director of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs from issuing certificates of good standing unless the entity has submitted a certificate of vendor compliance with its annual report certifies compliance with the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and the Department of Taxation. Requires entities to submit certificates of vendor compliance as part of their annual reporting requirements. |
(S)
2/4/2021- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
RHOADS (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC |
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SB526
Online Privacy; Employees; Students
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM EMPLOYEE AND STUDENT ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT.
Establishes The Uniform Employee and Student Online Privacy Protection Act that adopts uniform laws on protecting the online accounts of employees, prospective employees, unpaid interns, applicants, students, and prospective students from employers and educational institutions. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to LCA/EDU, JDC. |
RHOADS |
LCA/EDU, JDC |
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SB527
Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Third Degree; Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Fourth Degree
RELATING TO DRUG OFFENSES.
Establishes a new misdemeanor offense of promoting a dangerous drug in the fourth degree, to include possession of dangerous drugs in amounts under two grams. Limits the class C felony offense of promoting a dangerous drug in the third degree to include possession of dangerous drugs in an amount of two grams or more. Takes effect 8/1/2021. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
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SB528 SD1
Political Advertisements; Prominent Display of Candidate Approval for Printed and Electronic Political Advertisements
RELATING TO POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
Requires printed and electronic political advertising to prominently display candidate-approval language on each odd-numbered page. (SD1) |
(H)
3/17/2021- The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
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SB529 SD1
Law Enforcement Activities; Recordings; Private Right of Action
RELATING TO RECORDINGS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES.
Establishes the right of persons to record law enforcement activities. Establishes a private right of action for violations of the right. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
HB20 |
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SB530
Renewable Energy; Renewable Portfolio Standard; Electricity; Gas; Public Utilities Commission
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Amends the definition of renewable portfolio standard for electric utility companies to be a percentage of electrical energy generation, rather than sales. Defines a renewable portfolio standard for gas utility companies. Requires gas utility companies to establish renewable energy portfolio standards and provides a means for gas utility companies to achieve the renewable energy portfolio standards. |
(S)
2/4/2021- Re-Referred to EET, CPN/WAM. |
RHOADS |
EET, CPN/WAM |
HB1143 |
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SB531
Corporate Welfare; Phase Out; Interstate Compact
RELATING TO AN INTERSTATE COMPACT TO PHASE OUT CORPORATE WELFARE.
Adopts the Interstate Compact to Phase Out Corporate Welfare. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to PSM/EET, WAM/JDC. |
RHOADS |
PSM/EET, WAM/JDC |
HB16 |
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SB532
Law Enforcement Officers; Reports of Criminal Misconduct; Psychological Screening; Use of Force; Chokehold
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT REFORM.
Part I: Requires a law enforcement officer who observes criminal misconduct by another law enforcement officer to report the criminal misconduct. Requires passage of a psychological screening test battery to qualify for appointment as a law enforcement officer. Subjects a law enforcement officer to denial, suspension, or revocation of a law enforcement officer's certification for failure to report observed criminal misconduct or committing an act of criminal misconduct. Part II: Prohibits the use of a chokehold by a law enforcement officer unless the use of deadly force is justifiable. Defines chokehold. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Re-Referred to JDC. |
RHOADS |
JDC |
HB428 |
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SB533
Elections; Special Needs Voters; Advisory Committee; Equal Access; Deaf and Blind Task Force
RELATING TO VOTERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
Establishes voters with special needs advisory committees at the state and county levels to ensure equal and independent access to voter registration, casting of ballots, and all other office of elections services. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to HMS, JDC. |
RHOADS, KANUHA, San Buenaventura |
HMS, JDC |
HB737 |
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SB534 SD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Electronic Transmission of Ballots; Electronic Authentication
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF BALLOTS.
Provides that a voter with special needs shall be provided a means of electronic authentication of an electronic transmission of replacement ballot that does not include the voter's handwritten signature or a waiver of secrecy. Effective 5/1/2029. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
RHOADS, KANUHA, San Buenaventura |
HMS, JDC |
HB738 |
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SB535
Department of Education; Hawaii School for Deaf and Blind; Charter Schools; Deaf and Blind Task Force
RELATING TO THE HAWAII SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND.
Requires the department of education to develop a plan to transition the Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind to a conversion charter school. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
RHOADS, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
EDU, JDC |
HB1078 |
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SB536
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Telecommunications Access
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PRINT DISABILITIES.
Requires the use of the public utilities commission's universal service fund to provide free telecommunications access to information for individuals with print disabilities. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to HMS/CPN, WAM. |
RHOADS, Kanuha |
HMS/CPN, WAM |
HB837 |
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SB537
Deaf and Blind Task Force; American Sign Language; Recognition
RELATING TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE.
Recognizes American Sign Language as a fully developed, autonomous, natural language with its own grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and cultural heritage. |
(H)
3/19/2021- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
CAI, JHA, CPC |
HB840 |
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SB538 HD1 CD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Hawaii Civil Rights Commission; Disability; Discrimination
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION.
Clarifies the meaning of "program or activity receiving state financial assistance". Excludes cases within the scope of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act from the jurisdiction of the Hawaii civil rights commission. Effective 7/1/2022. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
LAT, JHA, FIN |
HB838 |
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SB539
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Kupuna Caucus; Health Insurance Coverage; Hearing Aids
RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
Requires health insurance policies and contracts issued after 12/31/21 to provide coverage for the cost of hearing aids at a minimum of $1,500 per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every thirty-six months in their base plans. Exempts mandatory health care coverage from impact assessment report. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to HTH, CPN. |
RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
HTH, CPN |
HB839 |
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SB540 SD1 HD2
Emergency Period Infractions; Violations; Petty Misdemeanors; Misdemeanors
RELATING TO EMERGENCY RULES.
Allows for lesser emergency period penalties to be adopted by the governor or a mayor. Allows for the emergency period infractions to be processed under the traffic adjudication process. Allows electronic copies of notices of infractions, infraction adjudication hearings, and notices of infraction judgments to be sent via electronic mail. Grants the district court concurrent jurisdiction over emergency period rule infractions committed by minors. (HD2) |
(S)
4/20/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
RHOADS |
PDP, JHA |
HB1197 |
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SB541
Healthy Ohana; Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Fee Program; DOH; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES.
Imposes a fee for selling sugar-sweetened beverages at the distributor level to be collected by the Department of Health. Establishes a special fund into which revenues are deposited. Establishes a trust fund in the private sector to receive revenues from the special fund. Establishes a healthy ohana committee to advise the department on the administration of the trust fund. Makes appropriations. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to HTH, WAM/JDC. |
RHOADS |
HTH, WAM/JDC |
HB330 |
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SB542
Education; Public School System; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X, SECTION 1, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO REQUIRE THAT THE STATEWIDE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM BE THOROUGH AND EFFICIENT.
Proposes an amendment to article X, section 1, of the Hawaii State Constitution to require that the statewide public school system be thorough and efficient. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
RHOADS |
EDU, JDC |
HB690 |
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SB543 SD1
Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children; Human Trafficking; Coordinator; Prevention; Treatment
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
Establishes a statewide coordinator and program within the department of the attorney general to provide services and assistance to sexually exploited children and victims of human trafficking. Requires the attorney general to submit reports to the legislature. Requires the children's justice program to coordinate the investigation and case management of human trafficking cases, including cases involving the sexual exploitation of children. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
RHOADS |
HMS, WAM/JDC |
HB722 |
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SB544
Discriminatory Reporting; Protected Class; Law Enforcement Officer; Civil Remedy
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.
Establishes provisions relating to civil remedies for discriminatory reporting to a law enforcement officer. Provides that a person who summons or reports to a law enforcement officer, without reason to suspect a crime, offense, or imminent danger has occurred or is occurring, because of that person's belief or perception involving a member of a protected class shall be civilly liable. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Re-Referred to JDC. |
RHOADS |
JDC |
HB19 |
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SB545
Cruelty to Animals; Dogs; Restraints; Tethers; Penalties
RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
Prohibits specified trolleys, trolleys with swivels, pulleys, cables, or running lines designed to attach a dog to two stationary objects in a configuration that endangers the dog, including by depriving the dog of sustenance. Prohibits tethering or restraining a dog under the age of six months unless the dog is engaged in an activity supervised by its owner or an agent of its owner. Prohibits tethering or restraining a dog with a tow or log chain. Prohibits tethering or restraining a dog with a choke collar, pinch collar, or prong collar unless the dog is engaged in an activity supervised by its owner or an agent of its owner. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Re-Referred to JDC. |
RHOADS, Ihara |
JDC |
HB1087 |
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SB546
Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax; Carbon Emissions; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to address carbon emissions. Increases the tax rate to effectively set a price of $40 per metric ton of carbon dioxide emissions in 2022. Incrementally increases the tax rate over time so that, in 2032, the tax rate shall be equivalent to a carbon price of $80 per metric ton of carbon emissions. Establishes a refundable tax credit for lower-income individuals. Tax credit applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2021. Takes effect 1/1/2022. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to AEN/EET, WAM. |
RHOADS |
AEN/EET, WAM |
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SB547
Voting; Voting Service Centers; Place of Deposit; Voters
RELATING TO POLLING PLACES.
Includes the line of voters at a voter service center, place of deposit, or its appurtenances in the prohibition of campaign related activities taking place within the 200-foot perimeter surrounding voter service centers, place of deposits, and appurtenances. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to JDC . |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, Keohokalole |
JDC |
HB293 |
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SB548 SD1 HD2 CD1
Elections; Vote by Mail; Voters with Special Needs Advisory Committees; Department of Public Safety; Hawaii Paroling Authority; Office of Elections; Voter Service Centers
RELATING TO ELECTIONS BY MAIL.
Amends various statutory provisions to clarify and improve the administration of elections by mail. Establishes voters with special needs advisory committees at the state and county levels. Requires the department of public safety and Hawaii paroling authority to inform individuals on parole or probation of their right to vote and provide them with voting information. Requires the office of elections and the county clerks to make a determination, as soon as practicable, of the optimal number and placement of voter service centers. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
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SB549
Campaign Spending Commission; Training; Candidate and Noncandidate Committees
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.
Requires at least one individual from each candidate and noncandidate committee to complete mandatory training on key campaign spending laws, reporting requirements, and deadlines at least once every election cycle. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA, CHANG, GABBARD, MISALUCHA |
JDC |
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SB550 SD1 HD1
State and Local Elections; Voter Registration; Voter Age
RELATING TO VOTING.
Allows an individual who is seventeen years of age but will be eighteen years of age on or before the next general election to register and vote at the primary election immediately preceding that general election and in any co-occurring or intervening special election. Takes effect upon ratification of an appropriate constitutional amendment. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). |
IHARA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Gabbard, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
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SB551 SD1 HD1
Voting; Age Qualification; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II, SECTION 1, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO CHANGE THE AGE QUALIFICATION FOR VOTING IN STATE OR LOCAL ELECTIONS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow citizens who are seventeen years of age but will be eighteen years of age on or before the next general election to vote at the primary election immediately preceding the general election by which the citizen will attain the age of eighteen and any intervening or co-occurring special election. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). |
IHARA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Gabbard, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
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SB552
Nuisance; Abatement; Environmental Hazards; Tobacco Smoke
RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
Authorizes citizens to bring a nuisance abatement suit under chapter 712, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to enjoin and abate nuisances related to environmental hazards, including tobacco smoke that drifts into any residential unit a person rents, leases, or owns, from another residential or commercial unit. |
(S)
2/11/2021- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
IHARA, CHANG, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, Fevella, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
CPN, JDC |
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SB553
Emergency Order; Residential Homes; Smoking; Governor
RELATING TO SMOKING.
Allows the governor to order mitigating measures including prohibiting smoking in multi-unit residences during an emergency order to stay at home. |
(S)
2/17/2021- The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
IHARA, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Shimabukuro |
HTH, JDC |
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SB554
Financial Disclosures; Government Officials; Board Members
RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES.
Removes the need for government officials and board members to disclose specific financial interest amounts that exceed $100,000. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
IHARA, Shimabukuro |
GVO, JDC |
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SB555
Campaign Fundraising; Reporting Requirement; Legislative Session
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISING.
Requires a notice of intent for all campaign fundraisers held by incumbent legislators or candidates for legislative office during a regular or special session of the legislature regardless of price or suggested contribution amount. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA, Gabbard, Moriwaki |
JDC |
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SB556 SD1
Chapter 42F Grants; Legislators
RELATING TO GRANTS.
Specifies that legislators and organizations with a current legislator on its governing board shall not be eligible to receive a grant pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 01/01/2022. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2021- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
IHARA, KEOHOKALOLE, RIVIERE, Gabbard, Moriwaki |
JDC, WAM |
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SB557
Lobbyists; Executive Branch; Administrative Action
RELATING TO LOBBYING.
Expands the definition of "administrative action" in lobbyist law to include granting or denying applications for business or development-related permits, licenses, or approvals. Clarifies that lobbying laws apply to lobbying by the executive branch. Effective 9/1/2021. |
(S)
2/16/2021- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
IHARA, ACASIO, CHANG, GABBARD, Keohokalole, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
GVO, JDC |
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SB558
Overtime Limitations; Nurses, Nurse Aids, Respiratory Therapists
RELATING TO WORK HOURS.
Establishes overtime limitations for nurses, nurse aides, and respiratory therapists. Takes effect 1/1/2022. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to HTH/LCA, CPN. |
IHARA |
HTH/LCA, CPN |
HB806 |
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SB559
Nurses; Registered Nurses; Hospitals; Registered Nurse to Patient Ratios; Rules; Department of Health
RELATING TO NURSES.
Prohibits a hospital from assigning unlicensed assistive personnel to perform nursing care tasks, functions, and activities that would otherwise fall under the scope of practice of a registered nurse or permitting a registered nurse to delegate certain tasks, functions, and activities to unlicensed assistive personnel. Prohibits registered nurses from being assigned to a nursing unit or critical care area unless registered nurses receive orientation and demonstrate individual competency. Requires the department of health to adopt rules that establish requirements related to registered nurse-to-patient ratios in licensed hospitals. Requires a report to the legislature. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to HTH/LCA, CPN. |
IHARA |
HTH/LCA, CPN |
HB807 |
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SB560 HD2
Elections; Ranked-Choice Voting
RELATING TO RANKED CHOICE VOTING.
Establishes ranked-choice voting for special federal elections and special elections of vacant county council seats. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD2) |
(S)
4/19/2021- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 559). |
RHOADS, Gabbard |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
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SB561
Gambling; Hawaii Lottery and Gambling Corporation
RELATING TO GAMING.
Establishes the Hawaii lottery and gaming corporation for the purpose of conducting gambling in Hawaii. Allocates proceeds to capital improvements at public schools and the University of Hawaii system, scholarships and educational loan repayments for medical students who practice in Hawaii for ten years, support for the family practice rural residency program, watershed protection, and reduction and prevention of problem gambling. Effective 7/1/2021. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA |
JDC, WAM |
HB363 |
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SB562 SD1 HD2
Deceptive Trade Practices; Shipping Charges; Delivery Charges; Commodities
RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.
Establishes that charging shipping and delivery charges that exceed the actual cost to ship or deliver a commodity to a consumer in Hawaii constitutes an unfair and deceptive practice. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD2) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KEITH-AGARAN, LEE |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
HB371 |
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SB563 SD1
Commercial Tenants Protection; Eviction Moratorium; Rental Deferment
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL TENANT PROTECTION.
Prohibits a commercial landlord from initiating or continuing any action to evict or collect unpaid rent from a commercial tenant that has been adversely impacted by the economic effects of COVID-19 or official measures intended to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Sunsets 7/1/2022. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, ENGLISH, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI |
CPN, JDC |
HB581 |
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SB564
Digital Electronic Equipment; Right-to-Repair
RELATING TO THE MODEL STATE RIGHT-TO-REPAIR LAW.
Requires original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make documentation, parts, and tools available to independent repair providers and owners for the purposes of diagnosis, maintenance, and repair on fair and reasonable terms. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to EET, CPN. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, ENGLISH, INOUYE, RHOADS |
EET, CPN |
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SB565 SD1
Alcohol, Beer; Definition
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
Expands the definition of "beer" to specify an alcohol by volume of no less than 0.5 per cent and to include alcoholic seltzer beverages. Effective January 1, 2022. (SD1) |
(H)
3/12/2021- Re-referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 23 |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, ENGLISH, LEE, Wakai |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
HB593 |
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SB566 SD1 HD2
Legislative Reference Bureau; Study; Homestead Exemption; Bankruptcy Proceedings
RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS.
Requiring the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study to determine the increase to the homestead exemption in bankruptcy proceedings. Effective 12/1/2050. (HD2) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KEITH-AGARAN |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
HB429 |
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SB567 SD1
Counties; Zoning; State Agencies; Developers
RELATING TO COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCES.
Prohibits the counties from requiring, as part of a county zoning ordinance or county rule, a developer with more than one residential unit to obtain the approval of any state agency unless that approval is expressly required by law. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
INOUYE |
WTL, JDC |
HB497 |
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SB568
Landowner Liability; Recreational Uses of Land
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Clarifies that persons that enter private property for recreational purposes have no cause of action, unless exempted under law. Requires a court to award attorneys' fees and costs to landowners if plaintiffs bring unreasonable claims. States that, as a matter of law, persons participating in outdoor recreational activities accept the inherent dangers in the activities. |
(S)
2/17/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
INOUYE |
PSM, JDC |
HB101 |
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SB569
Condominiums; Developers; Annual Report; Homeowners
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Excludes a homeowner-developer from the annual requirement to file a developer's report and pay a fee if the homeowner's development consists of not more than two units, one in which the developer resides and one for which the initial sale of the other unit has been completed. |
(S)
2/3/2021- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
INOUYE |
CPN |
HB47 |
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SB570
Historic Preservation; Historic Property
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Amends the definition of "historic property" under the Historic Preservation Law. |
(S)
2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
INOUYE |
WTL, JDC |
HB245 |
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SB571
Special License Plates; Natural Resources; Conservation
RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR NATURAL RESOURCES.
Authorizes the issuance of special license plates for recognition and protection of the State's natural resources. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to TRS, JDC. |
INOUYE |
TRS, JDC |
HB95 |
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SB572 SD1
Aquatic Resources; Violations; Penalties; Fines; Forfeiture
RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.
Authorizes the imposition of a criminal fine for violations of the State's aquatic resources law. Permits the department of land and natural resources to recommend community service that benefits the resource damaged when a person is ordered to perform community service in lieu of a fine. Allows for a fine up to $1,000 to be levied for all other aquatic life taken, killed, or injured. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
INOUYE |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
HB98 |
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SB573
Wildlife; Habitat Conservation Plans
RELATING TO WILDLIFE.
Requires all habitat conservation plans to include an agreement for plan participants to enter into and maintain an annual service contract with a stand-by and response facility available to provide emergency medical and rehabilitation services to native wildlife affected by activities undertaken within the plan area. |
(S)
2/17/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
INOUYE |
AEN/PSM, JDC |
HB46 |
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SB574
Bicycle Lanes; Development Plan; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO BICYCLE LANES.
Requires the department of transportation to create a development plan to widen shoulders on state highways with designated bike lanes to at least three feet in width, with exceptions. |
(S)
2/9/2021- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
RIVIERE, LEE, RHOADS, Chang, Fevella |
TRS, WAM |
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SB575
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Board of Directors; Members; Hawaiian Cultural Practices
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Amends the composition of the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors to require at least two members, rather than one, to be appointed by the Governor who shall have knowledge, experience, and expertise in the area of Hawaiian cultural practices. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to EET/HWN, WAM. |
RIVIERE, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, WAKAI, Chang, Gabbard, Misalucha, Shimabukuro |
EET/HWN, WAM |
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SB576 SD2
Catalytic Converter; Theft; Penal Code; Class C Felony; Statement
RELATING TO USED MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS.
Requires licensed used motor vehicle part dealers to obtain a written statement by a seller of a catalytic converter that the seller has the lawful right to sell and dispose of the catalytic converter. Requires a seller of a catalytic converter to present a receipt or notarized declaration regarding the catalytic converter. Prohibits a licensed used motor vehicle part dealer from purchasing a catalytic converter with no receipt or notarized declaration and to report the attempted sale to the police. Establishes the offense of theft of catalytic converter as a class C felony. Takes effect 5/6/2137. (SD2) |
(H)
3/15/2021- Re-referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 25 |
RIVIERE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, KIM, LEE, MORIWAKI, Chang, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
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SB577 SD1
Family Courts; Sex Offenders; Murderers; Custody and Visitation; Significant Risk; Rebuttable Presumption; Disclosure of Information; Best Interests of the Child
RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
Amends provisions relating to criteria and procedures in family court determinations regarding custody and visitation rights. Clarifies that a parent's felony conviction for a violent or sexual offense in which the victim was a minor, or requirement to register as a sex offender, raises a rebuttable presumption that custody or visitation by that parent is not in the best interest of the child. Requires courts to consider registration as a sex offender a presumption of risk that affects the burden of producing evidence. Requires courts to state reasons for findings in writing or on the record, including specific findings that there is no risk to the child's health, safety, and welfare. Requires nondisclosure of certain information when a court makes a finding of abuse or domestic violence against a parent. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
RIVIERE, FEVELLA, KIM, MORIWAKI, Chang, Gabbard, Kidani, Misalucha, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
HMS, JDC |
HB82 |
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SB578 SD1
Commercial Shark Tour Operations; Regulations; Code of Conduct
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL SHARK TOURS.
Prohibits commercial shark tour operations from operating without a permit. Requires the department of land and natural resources to adopt rules to regulate commercial shark tours. Effective 1/1/2022. (SD1) |
(S)
3/4/2021- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
RIVIERE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, Chang, Kidani, Kim, Misalucha, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
WTL, CPN/WAM |
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SB579 SD1 HD1
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; House of Aloha Enterprises LLC ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST HOUSE OF ALOHA ENTERPRISES LLC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist the House of Aloha Enterprises LLC, with planning, designing, constructing, and equipping facilities in Hawaii for the manufacturing and processing of certain products. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
4/19/2021- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 559). |
RIVIERE, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, Chang, Gabbard, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
ECD, FIN |
HB689 |
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SB580
Beach Restoration; Water Pollutant; Sand
RELATING TO BEACHES.
Amends the definition of "water pollutant" as used in chapter 342D, HRS, relating to water pollution, to exclude locally sourced sand that meets certain conditions. |
(S)
2/3/2021- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
RIVIERE, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MORIWAKI, Chang, Ihara, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
AEN, JDC |
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SB581
Bicycles; Traffic Safety; Right Turn Only Lanes
RELATING TO TRAFFIC.
Permits a bicyclist to proceed through an intersection from a right turn only lane if they cannot safely merge into the traffic lane, provided they signal intention to merge left. Permits a bicyclist to proceed in a right turn only lane when approaching an intersection, even if they do not intend to turn right, provided that they do not pass a stopped vehicle and that they exercise reasonable safety when passing a moving vehicle. |
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2/4/2021- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
RIVIERE, LEE, Chang, Fevella, Gabbard, Shimabukuro |
TRS, JDC |
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SB582 SD2
Water Pollutant; Definition; Plastic
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Amends the definition of "water pollutant" as used in chapter 342D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to water pollution, to include plastic. Effective 5/6/2137. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2021- Re-referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 26 |
RIVIERE, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Inouye, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
EEP, FIN |
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SB583
Department of Accounting and General Services; Special Funds; Revolving Funds; Oversight
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to review all expenditures out of funds in the state treasury. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
RIVIERE, CHANG, GABBARD, KIM, MISALUCHA, Inouye, Shimabukuro |
GVO, WAM |
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SB584
Qualified Community Rehabilitation Programs; Persons with Disabilities; Procurement Code
RELATING TO QUALIFIED COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
Allows community rehabilitation programs for persons with disabilities to be considered qualified under the State's procurement code without requiring federal and state certification that authorizes the payment of a subminimum wage to workers in their program. |
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1/27/2021- Referred to LCA, JDC. |
RIVIERE, CHANG, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, Kanuha, Kim, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
LCA, JDC |
HB787 |
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SB585
Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Initiative; Nature-based Solutions to Climate Change; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Requires the Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaptation commission to prioritize nature-based solutions in its climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts and assess risk transfer market mechanisms that promote investments in nature to reduce the risks of climate change. Defines "nature-based solutions". Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
RIVIERE, CHANG, GABBARD, MISALUCHA, Inouye, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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SB586
Education; Technology; Aviation; Program; Department of Education
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to establish and administer a career and technology program that will provide aviation and aviation mechanics education and training to high school students. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to EDU/TRS, WAM. |
RIVIERE, CHANG, INOUYE, KIM, MISALUCHA, Kanuha |
EDU/TRS, WAM |
HB1159 |
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SB587 SD1
Composting; Co-composting; Department of Health; Rules; Agricultural Districts
RELATING TO STATEWIDE COMPOSTING.
Requires the department of health to periodically update its co composting rules. Requires department of health to establish a multi-tiered registration and permitting system for composting facilities. Allows composting and co-composting in agricultural districts. (SD1) |
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2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Baker, English, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
AEN, JDC |
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SB588
Hotels; Right of Recall; Employment
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Requires a hotel employer to recall the same number of employees in substantially the same classification as the employer's active workforce as of 3/1/2020. Requires certain laid-off employees to be offered job positions as they become available, under certain terms and conditions. Prohibits an employer from retaliatory actions against employees who exercise their right to recall. Establishes the rights of employers and employees under the right of recall law. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to EET/LCA, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
EET/LCA, JDC |
HB642 |
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SB589 SD2 HD2 CD1
University of Hawaii; Cancer Research Center of Hawaii; John A. Burns School of Medicine; Tuition and Fees Special Fund; Research and Training Revolving Fund; Technology Transfer; Innovation and Commercialization Initiative Program; Procurement
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
PART I - Establishes the UH cancer center in statute as the cancer research center of Hawaii. Requires the director of the cancer center to be appointed by the board of regents upon recommendation of the provost of UH-Manoa and with the concurrence of the UH president. Requires the cancer center to be administratively affiliated with the John A. Burns school of medicine. Requires the director of the cancer center and the dean of the school of medicine to report and be accountable to the provost of UH-Manoa. Requires funds expended from the tuition and fees special fund or research and training revolving fund for the school of medicine or cancer center to be used for educational or research and research-related purposes only. PART II – Requires UH to develop a plan for the school of medicine and cancer center to achieve greater operational efficiencies. Requires the UH president to submit a progress report to the legislature before the 2023 regular session. PART III - Extends the sunset of Act 38, SLH 2017, exempting UH's technology transfer activities from certain provisions of the state ethics code to 6/30/2024. Prohibits technology transfer activities in which UH employees have a conflict of interest. Requires board of regents to report employee conflicts to the legislature. PART IV – Extends the sunset of Act 39, SLH 2017 establishing UH's innovation and commercialization initiative program to 6/30/2024. Prohibits program activities in which UH employees have a conflict of interest. Requires UH to report employee conflicts to the legislature. PART V - Extends the sunset date of Act 42, SLH 2018, allowing the UH president to act as UH's chief procurement officer for procurement contracts under chapter 103D, HRS, to 6/30/2024. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIM, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Kidani, Moriwaki, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HHH, HET, FIN |
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SB590 SD1
University of Hawaii; Optional Retirement System
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Expands the membership eligibility for the University of Hawaii's optional retirement system to athletic coaches and assistant coaches who are employed by the University on or after July 1, 2021, and are included in bargaining unit (8). Allows the Board of Regents to utilize existing alternative surrogate retirement plans already offered by State or the University as an alternative. Allows the Board of Regents to adopt rules pertaining to eligibility in the optional retirement system. Prohibits members and former members of the ERS from opting into the optional retirement system. Allows the retirement benefits of the UH optional retirement system to be subject to collective bargaining negotiations for the bargaining units (7) and (8). Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
KIM, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Moriwaki, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HRE/LCA, WAM/JDC |
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SB591
Highway Safety; Motor Vehicle Inspections
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
Lengthens the time period in which certain vehicles must have a safety inspection. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC. |
KIM, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Chang, English, Gabbard, Inouye, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Wakai |
TRS/PSM, JDC |
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SB592
Open Meetings; Sunshine Law; Permitted Interactions; Board Members
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INFORMATION PRACTICES ACT.
Allows any number of members of a board to attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to official board business and conduct private meetings with legislators without meeting public meeting requirements. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
KIM, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, English, Fevella, Gabbard, Inouye, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
GVO, JDC |
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SB593
Digital Identification; Department of Transportation; Pilot Program
RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION.
Establishes a digital identification pilot program to be implemented by the director of transportation and administered by the examiner of drivers for each county. Requires the director of transportation to acquire or develop a mobile application that displays digital identification required for drivers' licenses and civil identification cards. Repeals on June 30, 2022. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Re-Referred to GVO/TRS, WAM/JDC. |
KIM, CHANG, ENGLISH, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Riviere, Wakai |
GVO/TRS, WAM/JDC |
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SB594 SD1
General Excise Tax; Filing Requirements; Exemption
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Authorizes the director of taxation to exempt a taxpayer whose annual general excise tax liability does not exceed $100 from monthly, quarterly, or semiannual general excise tax filing requirements; provided that the taxpayer files an annual return. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2021. (SD1) |
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3/17/2021- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KIM, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, ENGLISH, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Keohokalole, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
ECD, FIN |
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SB595
Sports Gambling; Task Force
RELATED TO SPORTS GAMBLING.
Establishes a task force to examine and make recommendations on the economic feasibility of implementing sports gambling in Hawaii. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to CPN, JDC/WAM. |
KIM |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB596 SD1
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Board Members; Holdover Position; Term Limits
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Prohibits holdover board members of the Hawaii Tourism Authority from holding office beyond the commencement of the next legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2021- Referred to LAT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 21 |
KIM, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, WAKAI, English, Kidani, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
LAT, JHA, FIN |
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SB597 SD2 HD1
Elections; Campaign Finance; Use of Campaign Funds; Child Care; Vital Household Dependent Care
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Allows candidates seeking election to use campaign funds for child care and vital household dependent care costs under certain conditions. Effective 5/1/2029. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). |
KIM, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chang, Ihara, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
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SB598
Practice of Medicine; Medical Physicians; Osteopathic Physicians
RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE.
Clarifies the definition of the practice of medicine to provide uniformity of practice between both medical physicians and osteopathic physicians. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to HTH, CPN. |
BAKER, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Kidani, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
HTH, CPN |
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SB599 SD1 HD1 CD1
Massage Therapists; Licenses; Renewals; Continuing Education
RELATING TO MASSAGE THERAPISTS.
Beginning 7/1/2024, requires massage therapy licensees to complete twelve hours of continuing education within the two year period preceding the renewal date, of which two hours shall include first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or other emergency related courses. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
BAKER, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Fevella, Ihara, Kidani, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Taniguchi |
CPC, FIN |
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SB600
Health Care Security Professionals; Assault; Felonies
RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST HEALTH CARE SECURITY PROFESSIONALS.
Classifies the offense of assault in the second degree of a health care security professional as a class C felony. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to PSM/HTH, JDC. |
BAKER, GABBARD, TANIGUCHI, Fevella, Shimabukuro |
PSM/HTH, JDC |
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SB601 SD1 HD1
Roofing Contractors; Property or Casualty Insurance; Right to Rescind; Unfair Methods of Competition; Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices
RELATING TO ROOFING CONTRACTORS.
Prohibits roofing contractors from offering to pay, in any monetary form, an insured's property or casualty insurance deductible as an incentive to induce the insured to hire the contractor. Allows an insured to rescind a contract with the roofing contractor if an insurer notifies the insured that all or any part of a claim or contract is not a covered loss under the insured's insurance policy and requires the roofing contractor to return funds after the rescission, in certain circumstances. Requires roofing contractors to provide certain forms to an insured, prior to entering into a contract. Prohibits roofing contractors from representing or negotiating, or offering or advertising to do so, on behalf of an insured in an insurance claim. Specifies violations are unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Inouye, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
CPC, FIN |
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SB602 SD2
Pharmacy Benefit Managers; Independent or Rural Pharmacies; Rural Rate of Reimbursement; Insurance Commissioner; Licensure; Reporting
RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS.
Prohibits certain contracts for managed care entered into after June 30, 2021, from containing a provision that authorizes a pharmacy benefit manager to reimburse a contracting pharmacy on a maximum allowable cost basis, and voids any such provisions in existing managed care contracts. Prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from engaging in unfair methods of competition or unfair practices. Prohibits a pharmacy benefit manager from reimbursing a 340B pharmacy differently than any other network pharmacy. Prohibits a pharmacy benefit manager from reimbursing an independent or rural pharmacy an amount less than the rural rate for each drug under certain circumstances. Prohibits a pharmacy benefit manager from restricting a pharmacist's ability to provide certain information to insureds. Increases pharmacy benefit managers' annual reporting requirements. Requires the insurance commissioner to file annual reports with the legislature. Increases pharmacy benefit manager registration and renewal fees by an unspecified amount. Makes certain violations of pharmacy benefit managers subject to the penalties provided in chapters 480 and 481, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals certain provisions on 6/30/2026. (SD2) |
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3/18/2021- The committee(s) on HHH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
BAKER, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Fevella, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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SB603
Retailers; Household Appliances; Energy Efficiency Rebates; Energy Costs; Signage
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Requires retailers of household appliances to conspicuously display available energy efficiency rebates funded by the public benefits fee and state-specific energy operation costs. Requires the public benefits fee administrator to create and update the template to be used by retailers. Requires the Hawaii state energy office and administrator to give notice to retailers. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to EET, CPN. |
BAKER, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Ihara, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
EET, CPN |
HB555 |
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SB604
Prescription Drugs; Costs; International Pricing; Insurance Commissioner
RELATED TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS.
Requires the Insurance Commissioner to set the maximum wholesale prices of common prescription drugs based upon Canadian price regulations. Prohibits drug makers and distributors from removing prescription drugs from Hawaii markets. Prohibits various health plans and pharmacies from purchasing prescription drugs in excess of the maximum wholesale price. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to HTH, CPN. |
BAKER, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
HTH, CPN |
HB18 |
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SB605
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Prescription Drugs; Price Increases; Notification; Insurance Commissioner
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Requires drug manufacturers to notify prescription drug benefit plans and pharmacy benefit managers if a proposed increase in the wholesale price of certain drugs would result in a sixteen per cent or more price increase over a two year period. Requires the drug manufacturer to identify and report to the insurance commissioner information on certain drugs whose wholesale acquisition cost increases by a certain amount during a specified time frame. |
(S)
2/10/2021- The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
BAKER, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Kidani, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
HTH, CPN |
HB17 |
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SB606 SD1
Nonjudicial Foreclosures; Moratorium; Housing; Condominiums; Condominium Associations
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Temporarily stays nonjudicial foreclosures of owner-occupied units serving as the unit owner's primary residence by condominium associations until 6/30/22. Makes an exemption to allow associations to use nonjudicial foreclosure procedures to recover possession of rental units or abandoned units. (SD1) |
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2/10/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
BAKER, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
CPN, JDC |
HB23 |
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SB607 SD3 HD1
Affordable Housing; Leialii Affordable Housing Project; Keawe Street Apartments; HHFDC; Historic Preservation
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Removes the construction completion deadline for the Leialii affordable housing project. Allows HHFDC to address historic preservation laws when funding is appropriated for each portion of the Leialii affordable housing project. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
BAKER, CHANG, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, TANIGUCHI, Gabbard, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
HB1311 |
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SB608
General Excise Tax; Certain Groceries; Nonprescription Drugs; Exemption
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, regardless of the means of purchase and the program eligibility of the purchaser. Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the sale of nonprescription drugs. |
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2/16/2021- The committee on HMS deferred the measure. |
BAKER, CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
HMS, WAM |
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SB609
Veterinarians; Good Samaritan Protection; Report; Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship; Dog Fighting; Animal Abuse; Civil Liability Immunity
RELATING TO VETERINARIANS.
Provides veterinarians who provide emergency care to an animal immunity from civil liability in the absence of gross negligence. Provides veterinarians who render emergency treatment when there is no veterinarian-client-patient relationship immunity from civil liability in the absence of gross negligence. Requires veterinarians to report events of animal injury, death, or abuse to law enforcement where there is reasonable cause to believe that it relates to dog fighting or animal abuse and gives veterinarians immunity for civil liability for making the reports. |
(S)
2/10/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
BAKER, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA, San Buenaventura |
CPN, JDC |
HB1086 |
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SB610 SD1 HD1
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Boards; Commissions; Public Member
RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Prohibits a public member of any board or commission under DCCA's purview from being engaged in the occupation that the board or commission regulates; being associated with a member of the occupation that the board or commission regulates that results in a material conflict of interest, an appearance of impropriety, or a reasonable suspicion that the public member does not represent the public interest; or having a financial interest in the regulated occupation. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). |
BAKER, CHANG, NISHIHARA, Gabbard, Ihara, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
GVR, CPC, JHA |
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SB611 SD1
Behavior Analysts; Regulation; Sunset Repeal
RELATING TO BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS.
Makes permanent the regulation of behavior analysts. Effective 6/29/2021. |
(H)
3/9/2021- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 21 |
BAKER, CHANG, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA, Gabbard, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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SB612
Trespassing; Critical Electrical Infrastructure; Criminal Trespass
RELATING TO CRITICAL ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes the offense of criminal trespass on critical electrical infrastructure. |
(S)
2/10/2021- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
BAKER, CHANG, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA, Gabbard, Moriwaki |
JDC |
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SB613 SD2
Physician Workforce Assessment; John A. Burns School of Medicine Special Fund; Loan Repayment; Scholarship
RELATING TO PHYSICIAN WORKFORCE ASSESSMENT.
Repeals the requirement that no less than fifty per cent of the physician workforce assessment fees deposited into the John A. Burns school of medicine special fund be used for purposes identified by the Hawaii medical education council. Repeals the monetary cap of expenditures from the John A. Burns school of medicine special fund. Authorizes the John A. Burns school of medicine special fund to provide loan repayment to certain physicians and scholarships to qualifying medical students. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to HHH, HET, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
BAKER |
HHH, HET, FIN |
HB313 |
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SB614 SD2
DOTAX; State Income Tax Exemption; Unemployment Benefits; Retroactive Application
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Retroactively exempts from the state income tax, unemployment compensation and pandemic unemployment assistance received from 3/1/2020, to 12/31/2020. Requires the department of taxation to allow taxpayers to credit the state income tax deducted and withheld from their unemployment compensation and pandemic unemployment assistance during that time period against their overall state income tax liability. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/12/2021- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 23 |
BAKER, CHANG, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
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SB615 SD1 HD2 CD1
Mopeds; Motor Scooters; Rentals; Lexi's Law; Helmet Requirements; Violation
RELATING TO RENTALS OF MOPEDS AND MOTOR SCOOTERS.
Requires all moped and motor scooter rental companies to ensure that mopeds and motor scooters are equipped with flags and that riders wear safety helmets, subject to certain circumstances. Amends the definition of motor scooter. Prohibits the rental of any moped or motor scooter with aftermarket modifications. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
BAKER, CHANG, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
TRN, CPC, JHA |
HB857 |
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SB616
Practice of Behavior Analysis; Exemptions
RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS.
Makes the exemption from the behavior analyst licensing requirements permanent for certain teachers working in collaboration with a licensed behavior analyst or licensed psychologist. Clarifies that the licensure exemption for registered behavior technicians applies to those working under the direction of a licensed behavior analyst or licensed psychologist. Exempts licensed special education teachers and individuals in approved and accredited special education training programs who are working toward licensure as special education teachers whose scope of practice and training includes applied behavior analysis. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Re-Referred to HTH/EDU, CPN. |
BAKER, CHANG, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, Misalucha, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
HTH/EDU, CPN |
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SB617
Dry Needling; Physical Therapists; Scope of Practice; Certification
RELATING TO THE PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT.
Specifies that the scope of practice for licensed physical therapists to include the practice of dry needling. Requires the board of physical therapists to certify qualified licensed physical therapists to perform dry needling after 1/1/2022, and designate requirements to perform dry needling. Allows the board of physical therapists to revoke or suspend a physical therapist's license for performing dry needling incorrectly, without proper training or certification, or in a manner that would likely harm a patient. |
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1/27/2021- Referred to HTH, CPN. |
BAKER, CHANG, GABBARD, MISALUCHA, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
HTH, CPN |
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SB618 SD1
Uniform Parentage Act; Expedited Process of Parentage
RELATING TO PARENTAGE.
Amends the Uniform Parentage Act to allow non-gestational partners to voluntarily establish parentage of a child during the period immediately prior to or following the birth of the child. Requires the State to recognize parentage determinations from other states and territories. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
BAKER, CHANG, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, English, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
HTH, JDC |
HB1096 |
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SB619 SD2
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Fitness to Proceed; Examinations
RELATING TO ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES.
Amends provisions concerning fitness to proceed examinations in criminal proceedings to specify circumstances in which qualified advanced practice registered nurses or advanced practice registered nurses with prescriptive authority who hold an accredited national certification in an advanced practice registered nurse psychiatric specialization may participate. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to HHH, JHA, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
BAKER, CHANG, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Keohokalole, Kidani, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
HHH, JHA, CPC, FIN |
HB303 |
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SB620 SD1
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Disability; Income Tax Code; Mental Capacity Determinations; Advanced Mental Health Directives
RELATING TO ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES.
Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses to certify whether a person is totally disabled under the income tax code. Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses to make capacity determinations. Adds advanced practice registered nurses as primary providers in advance mental health care directives. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/2/2021- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
BAKER, CHANG, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Keohokalole, Kidani, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
HTH/CPN, JDC |
HB302 |
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SB621
Unlawful Shipment of Tobacco Products; E liquid; Electronic Smoking Devices; License Fee; Retail Permit Fee
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Establishes the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. Includes e-liquid and electronic smoking devices within the definition of "tobacco products", as used in the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Increases the license fee for persons engaged as a wholesaler or dealer of cigarettes and tobacco products. Increases the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes and tobacco products. Allocates a portion of funds collected from excise taxes on tobacco products to health education and prevention programs concerning the risks and dangers of the use of electronic smoking devices for youth. Repeals certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to electronic smoking devices. Effective January 1, 2022. |
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2/1/2021- Re-Referred to HTH, WAM/JDC. |
BAKER, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Shimabukuro |
HTH, WAM/JDC |
HB598 |
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SB622
Temporary Restraining Orders; Injunctions; Violations; Stay-at-Home Orders; Minimum Mandatory Sentences; Fines
RELATING TO RESTRAINING ORDER VIOLATIONS.
Requires a court to sentence a person convicted of violating an injunction or restraining order or order of protection during the term of a stay-at-home order imposed by the State or a county in which the violation occurred to a mandatory minimum jail sentence of not less than thirty days and fined not less than $5,000. |
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2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
BAKER, MISALUCHA, Keohokalole, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
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SB623
Health Care; Insurance
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services. |
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1/27/2021- Referred to HTH, CPN. |
BAKER, CHANG, KIDANI, RHOADS, Misalucha, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
HTH, CPN |
HB249 |
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SB624
Abortions; Physician Assistants; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Scope of Practice
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Authorizes licensed physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses to perform certain abortions. |
(S)
2/8/2021- The committee(s) on HTH deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-10-21 1:00PM in conference room Via Videoconference. |
BAKER, CHANG, RHOADS, Keohokalole, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
HTH, CPN |
HB576 |
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SB625
Procurement; Contract Bids; Joint Contractor and Subcontractor Listing
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires bidders for construction contracts to submit the final list of all joint contractors and subcontractors no later than five days after the bid submission deadline. |
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1/27/2021- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
BAKER (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB640 |
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SB626
DOTAX; Tax Audits; Telecommunications Companies; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
RELATING TO TAXATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS.
Requires DOTAX to audit telecommunications companies operating in Hawaii to identify past underpayments of gross receipts taxes and property taxes, if any, dating back to January 1, 1990. Requires all telecommunications carriers that operate in Hawaii to use generally accepted accounting principles in calculating their tax liabilities to the State and counties. |
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1/27/2021- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
BAKER (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
HB1203 |
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SB627
Electric Hydrofoil Surfboards; Limited Operation; Permits
RELATING TO ELECTRIC HYDROFOIL SURFBOARDS.
Requires the counties to issue permits for the operation of electric hydrofoil surfboards. Prohibits the operation of electric hydrofoil surfboards in the waters of west and south Maui between December 15 and May 15. |
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2/1/2021- Re-Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
BAKER |
WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB858 |
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SB628 SD2 HD2 CD1
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Oahu Region; Department of Health; Transition; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE TRANSITION OF THE OAHU REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FROM THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION INTO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Commences the transfer of the Oahu regional health care system in its entirety from the Hawaii health systems corporation to the department of health. Requires the transfer to be completed no later than 12/31/22. Enables the Oahu regional health care system, department of health, Hawaii health systems corporation, and other state agencies to manage and implement the processes required to effectuate the completion of the transition. Authorizes the department of health to conduct long-term care and substance abuse treatment at Leahi hospital and Maluhia and to pay rent for the use of the Leahi hospital property. Requires the department of health to consult with the University of Hawaii regarding programs at Leahi hospital and Maluhia. Clarifies the rights, powers, and exemptions of the Oahu regional system board during the transition period of the Oahu regional health care system into the department of health and the rights and powers of the department of health after the transition is completed. Establishes a working group. Appropriates moneys from the mental health and substance abuse special fund. Appropriates moneys from the funds received by the State of Hawaii from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Public Law 117-2 (Section 9901). (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
BAKER |
HHH, LAT, FIN |
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SB629 SD1
Medical Cannabis Dispensary System; Restricted Access Area
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Allows primary caregivers, qualifying out-of-state patients, and caregivers of a qualifying out-of-state patient to access the restricted access area within a medical cannabis retail dispensary. Clarifies violations related to medical cannabis dispensaries. (SD1) |
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2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
BAKER |
HTH, JDC |
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SB630 SD1 HD1 CD1
Child Support Enforcement; Judgments for Support
RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes that every judgment for child support is enforceable until paid in full. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JHA, FIN |
HB654 |
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SB631
Child Support; Spousal Support; Assignment; Income Withholding; Tips
RELATING TO PAYMENTS OF SUPPORT.
Includes tips or gratuities paid directly to an individual by a customer of the employer and reported or declared to the employer under the definition of income used to calculate payments of child or spousal support. |
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1/27/2021- Referred to LCA, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Nishihara |
LCA, JDC |
HB653 |
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SB632
Family Court; Supreme Court
RELATING TO THE FAMILY COURT.
Makes decisions of the family court appealable to the supreme court instead of the intermediate court of appeals. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to HMS, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, San Buenaventura |
HMS, JDC |
HB339 |
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SB633
Employees' Retirement System; Retirement Benefits; Felony Convictions; Forfeiture
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Authorizes forfeiture of certain ERS benefits, pursuant to court order, for state or county employees and designated beneficiaries who are convicted of an employment-related felony. |
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1/27/2021- Referred to LCA, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA, RHOADS, WAKAI |
LCA, JDC |
HB670 |
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SB634
Blood Alcohol Concentration; Operating a Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. |
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1/27/2021- Referred to PSM/TRS, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE, KIM, LEE, RHOADS, Nishihara |
PSM/TRS, JDC |
HB651 |
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SB635
Elections; Administrative Fines; Criminal Prosecution
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Allows the elections commission to refer a complaint to the attorney general or county prosecutor in addition to any administrative determination and without the requirement that the commission believes the respondent has recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally committed a violation. Disqualifies a person convicted of violating elections criminal prosecution laws from holding elective public office for ten years rather than four. Repeals language stipulating that elections criminal prosecution law does not apply to any persons who has paid or agrees to pay fines related to report filing violations and advertisement violations prior to the commencement of the proceedings. |
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3/16/2021- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, LEE |
JHA, FIN |
HB655 |
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SB636
Campaign Advertisements; Electioneering Communications; Reporting Requirements
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Excludes from the definition of "advertisement" communications on clothing and other attire associated with a candidate's candidate committee. Removes clothing, other attire, yard signs, and sundry items and advertisements made by a candidate or candidate's candidate committee from electioneering communication reporting requirements. |
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1/27/2021- Referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, LEE |
JDC |
HB656 |
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SB637
Elections; Vote by Mail; Voting Assistance; Nomination Papers
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Establishes minimum number of district precincts per district. Prohibits campaigning or electioneering within two hundred feet of the last person in line to vote or deposit a ballot at a voter service center or place of deposit. Makes housekeeping amendments to Hawaii's elections laws to clarify and improve the administration of elections by mail. |
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1/27/2021- Referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE, KIM, LEE, English, Ihara, Shimabukuro |
JDC |
HB505 |
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SB638
Temporary Restraining Orders; Repeat Offenders; Stay at Home Orders
RELATING TO TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS.
Increases the penalties for repeat TRO offenders who violate the TRO during a stay-at-home or safer-at-home order or advisory issued by the Governor or a Mayor. |
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1/27/2021- Referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC |
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SB639 SD1 HD1 CD1
Courts of Appeal; Sua Sponte Decisions
RELATING TO COURTS OF APPEAL.
Prohibits courts of appeal from affirming, modifying, reversing, or vacating a matter on grounds other than those raised by the parties to the proceeding, unless the parties are provided the opportunity to brief the court. Requires a rehearing if the courts fail to afford the opportunity for parties to submit supplemental briefing. Effective 9/1/2021. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
JHA |
HB336 |
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SB640
Hawaii State Supreme Court; Written Opinions; Constitutional Amendments; Ratification Question
RELATING TO CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
Requires the language and meaning of any proposed constitutional amendment and ratification question to be simple, concise, and direct to the extent practicable. Allows the presiding officers of the legislature to request a written opinion of the supreme court regarding the legality of a proposed amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution and the corresponding constitutional ratification question. Requires the court to provide a written opinion within 48 hours of receipt of the request. Requires, for any written opinion by the court that invalidates a constitutional ratification question, a detailed and specific explanation of the reasons for this opinion. Prohibits any appeal of a written opinion. |
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1/27/2021- Referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC |
HB337 |
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SB641
Appellate Courts; Conflicts of Interest; Judges; Justices
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Requires an appellate court to conduct a hearing when a conflict of interest pertaining to a judge or justice is alleged by motion of a party to any suit, action, or proceeding of the appellate court. |
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1/27/2021- Referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC |
HB338 |
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SB642
Transient Accommodations Tax; County Surcharge
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Authorizes counties to levy a county surcharge on transient accommodations tax in their respective counties pursuant to certain conditions. Sunsets on 12/31/2036. |
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1/27/2021- Referred to PSM/EET, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, WAKAI |
PSM/EET, WAM |
HB364 |
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SB643
Transient Accommodations; Booking Services; Hosting Platforms; County Regulation
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS HOSTING PLATFORMS.
Authorizes the counties to adopt an ordinance regulating the operation of hosting platforms that provide booking services for transient accommodation operators. |
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1/27/2021- Referred to PSM/EET, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, WAKAI |
PSM/EET, WAM |
HB504 |
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SB644
Transient Accommodations Tax Revenue; Special Land and Development Fund
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Increases the allocation of funds from transient accommodations tax revenue to the special land and development fund to improve certain state resources and services. |
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1/27/2021- Referred to EET, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE, WAKAI |
EET, WAM |
HB369 |
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SB645 SD2
Surcharge on State Tax; Extension
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Extends the period in which a county may adopt a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions. Authorizes the use of county surcharge revenues for affordable and workforce housing infrastructure. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to ECD/HSG, JHA, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, ENGLISH |
ECD/HSG, JHA, CPC, FIN |
HB1146 |
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SB646 SD2 HD1
Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge Tax; Increase; Counties; State Highway Fund
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the amount of the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax to an unspecified amount for any county with a resident population of more than 125,000, but less than 195,000. Allocates the increase in surcharge tax revenues to the county's subaccount within the state highway fund. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
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3/25/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott, Okimoto voting no (2) and none excused (0). |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, LEE, Misalucha |
CPC, FIN |
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SB647
Rural Districts; Dwellings
RELATING TO RURAL DISTRICTS.
Allows up to one dwelling per quarter-acre in rural districts. |
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2/1/2021- The committee(s) on WTL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-03-21 1:00PM in conference room 229. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH |
WTL, JDC |
HB502 |
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SB648 SD1
Disputed Roads; Road Maintenance; Quitclaim
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Specifies that a government agency does not assume ownership or jurisdiction over a disputed road solely through maintenance or repair activities. Authorizes the State to transfer ownership of roads in favor of counties by quitclaim if requested by the county. Takes effect 1/1/50. (SD1) |
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2/17/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, INOUYE, KANUHA |
PSM, JDC |
HB486 |
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SB649 SD1
Roads in Limbo; Liability for Repair or Maintenance
RELATING TO LIABILITY.
Provides that the State or a county that repairs or maintains a street of which the ownership or jurisdiction is in dispute between the State and the county shall be immune from liability for personal injuries or property damage arising out of the repair or maintenance of that street. Deems that maintenance of a street shall not confer ownership or jurisdiction over such street if the ownership or jurisdiction over the street is in dispute between the State and the county. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/11/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, INOUYE, KANUHA |
TRS, JDC |
HB669 |
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SB650 SD1
Abandoned Vehicles; Tow Truck Pricing
RELATING TO TOW TRUCK PRICING.
Adjusts towing company charges and fees for vehicles left unattended or abandoned. Establishes a clean-up charge and documentation fee. (SD1) |
(S)
2/24/2021- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
TRS, CPN |
HB261 |
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SB651 SD1 HD1
Airport Road; Kahului Airport; Mayor Elmer F. Cravalho Way
RELATING TO RENAMING KAHULUI AIRPORT ACCESS ROAD.
Renames Kahului Airport Access Road on Maui as the Mayor Elmer F. Cravalho Way. (HD1) |
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4/20/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, INOUYE, LEE |
TRN, JHA |
HB775 |
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SB652
Special Number License Plates; Civil Air Patrol
RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number license plates for members of the Hawaii Civil Air Patrol. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to TRS, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE, LEE |
TRS, WAM |
HB373 |
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SB653
Exception to Limitation of Attendees at Informal Meetings; Sunshine Laws
RELATING TO INFORMAL MEETINGS.
Exempts members of a county council from the limitation on the number of members that may attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to official county council business for purposes of permitted interactions. Clarifies that such meetings shall be meetings that are open to the public. |
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2/4/2021- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH |
PSM, JDC |
HB481 |
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SB654
State Departments; Deputy Directors; Senate Advice and Consent
RELATING TO THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE.
Requires nominees for the position of deputy director of principal departments to be subject to advice and consent of the senate. |
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1/27/2021- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, KANUHA, KIDANI, LEE, RHOADS, Baker |
GVO, JDC |
HB365 |
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SB655
State Departments; Sunset Law; Auditor Review
RELATING TO STATE DEPARTMENTS.
Establishes repeal dates for each principal department, preceded by an auditor review. Establishes procedures for department termination in six-year intervals. |
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1/27/2021- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, Moriwaki |
GVO, JDC |
HB366 |
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SB656
Works of Art Special Fund; Capital Improvement Appropriations
RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND.
Specifies that 0.5 per cent, rather than one per cent, of state fund appropriations for capital improvements shall be transferred into the works of art special fund. Limits the 0.5 per cent amount to appropriations designated for the construction of new state buildings, properties, or facilities. |
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1/27/2021- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, Moriwaki |
GVO, WAM |
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SB657
DOE; University of Hawaii; Permit Exemption; Repetitive Construction
RELATING TO PERMITS.
Allows the counties to exempt permits for certain kinds of repetitive construction projects for facilities under the control of the department of education, University of Hawaii, and school facilities agency. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE, English |
PSM, JDC |
HB375 |
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SB658
Procurement; Competitive Sealed Bidding; Second Low Bid Method
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Allows purchasing agencies to use the second low bid method for procurement. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
GVO, JDC |
HB376 |
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SB659 SD2 HD3
Low-income Housing Tax Credit; Partners; Members
RELATING TO LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
Allows the low-income housing tax credit to be allocated among the partners or members of the partnership or limited liability company earning the credit in any manner agreed to by the partners or members. Requires Internal Revenue Service Form 8609 to be included with claims for the low-income housing tax credit. Specifies other restrictions and clarifies the effect of other tax provisions for buildings placed in service after 12/31/2020. Extends the increases made to the low-income housing tax credit from 12/31/2021 to an unspecified date. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2050. Effective 12/1/2050. (HD3) |
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4/23/2021- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 630). |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, KIDANI, Wakai |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
HB378 |
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SB660
Uniform Information Practices Act; Sunshine Law; Office of Information Practices
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES.
Requires the Office of Information Practices to resolve open meeting and open record complaints through either a legal determination on whether a violation occurred or guidance on the relevant legal requirements. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, Moriwaki |
GVO, JDC |
HB379 |
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SB661 SD1
Sunshine Law; Interactive Conference Technology; Remote Meetings
RELATING TO BOARD MEETINGS.
Allows boards to use interactive conference technology to remotely conduct public meetings under the Sunshine Law in conjunction with in-person meetings, even when no emergency has been declared by government authorities. Authorizes boards to exclude the public from nonpublic locations, such as homes, where board members are physically present when remote board meetings are held by interactive conference technology. Establishes requirements for the conduct of remote meetings. Establishes a new notice requirement to provide the board's contact information for the submission of written testimony by electronic or postal mail. Amends existing option to hold in-person meetings at multiple public meeting sites connected by interactive conference technology to require termination of meeting only if audio communication is lost and cannot be reestablished within an hour and the board had not provided reasonable notice of how the meeting would be continued. Allows for additional courtesy sites open to the public for both remote and in-person meetings held by interactive conference technology. Allows for contact tracing and social distancing during states of emergency caused by contagious diseases. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, WAKAI |
GVO, JDC |
HB503 |
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SB662 SD1
Income Tax Credits; Sunset; Annual Reduction
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Requires that new income tax credits established or renewed after 12/31/2021 include a 5-year sunset or an annual reduction. (SD1) |
(H)
2/23/2021- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, WAKAI |
ECD, FIN |
HB1145 |
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SB663 SD1 HD1
Department of Health; Task Force; Solemn Covenant of the States to Award Prizes for Curing Diseases
RELATING TO THE SOLEMN COVENANT OF THE STATES TO AWARD PRIZES FOR CURING DISEASES.
Requires the department of health to establish a task force to study the feasibility of entering into the solemn covenant of the states to award prizes for curing diseases. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran, Keohokalole, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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SB664 SD1 HD2 CD1
Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii correctional system oversight commission. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ, KIM, MISALUCHA, Chang, Gabbard, Keohokalole, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
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SB665
Campaign Spending; Advertisements; Criminal Penalties
RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW.
Establishes that knowingly or intentionally providing false information concerning the name or address of a person paying for a campaign advertisement is a class C felony. Repeals certain exemptions from criminal prosecution for campaign finance violations. Repeals certain state of mind prerequisites with respect to the campaign spending commission's referral of complaints for criminal prosecution. Increases from four years to ten years the period from which a person convicted for a criminal violation of campaign finance law shall be disqualified from holding elective office. Establishes that the exercise of enforcement authority by the attorney general or prosecuting attorney may be the basis for prosecution of campaign finance law violations. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to JDC. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Kim, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
JDC |
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SB666 SD2
Environmental Protection; Green Fees; Conservation; Workforce; Services; Transient Accommodations
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Establishes a green fee surcharge of $20 on transient accommodations for the purposes of funding workforce programs and services that promote certain environmental goals. Establishes a conservation workforce special fund. Repeals on 12/31/2031. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to EEP/LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
DELA CRUZ |
EEP/LAT, CPC, FIN |
HB805 |
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SB667 SD1
License Plates; Issuance
RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
Requires the director of finance to furnish to an owner of a vehicle one, rather than two, number plate for the vehicle. Makes conforming amendments. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
DELA CRUZ |
TRS, JDC |
HB132 |
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SB668 SD1 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Pest Inspection, Quarantine, and Eradication of Invasive Species in Air Cargo; Special Fund; Land-, Aquaculture-, Freshwater-, or Sea-Based Food Development and Food Security Special Fund
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Part I: Requires the State to regulate all agricultural imports and inspections. Establishes the air cargo pest inspection, quarantine, and eradication fund. Part II: Renames the agricultural development and food security special fund as the land-, aquaculture-, freshwater-, or sea-based food development and food security special fund and expands the scope of the special fund to include land-, aquaculture-, freshwater-, or sea-based food production. (HD1) |
(H)
3/31/2021- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ |
AGR, FIN |
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SB669
DOH; Controlled Substances; Marijuana; Exception; Federal Rulemaking
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Requires the department of health to submit a request for an exception to regulations and a petition to initiate proceedings for federal rulemaking to the drug enforcement administration to clarify that the state-authorized use of cannabis does not violate federal controlled substances laws. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to HTH/PSM, JDC. |
DELA CRUZ |
HTH/PSM, JDC |
HB668 |
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SB670 SD1
Minors; Infant; Employment; Theatrical Employment; Studio Teacher; Nurse
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF A MINOR.
Allows minors under the age of sixteen years to work in theatrical employment provided that the employer procures a valid certificate of employment and the minor is accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult designated by the parent or guardian, to supervise and advocate on behalf of the minor. Requires the employer to hire a nurse certified in basic life support to accompany, supervise, and advocate on behalf of an infant under the age one who is on set. Requires a studio teacher to accompany, teach, and attend to the health, safety, and well-being of a minor who attained the age of five years, is working during periods when the minor is legally required to attend school. Defines "nurse" and "studio teacher". Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to LAT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 22 |
TANIGUCHI, KIDANI |
LAT, CPC, JHA |
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SB671
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (1) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (1) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, WAM |
HB325 |
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SB672
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (10) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, WAM |
HB326 |
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SB673
ERS; Compensation; Overtime; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Expands the definition of compensation to include overtime payments earned by essential workers during an unspecified period of time. Appropriates moneys to fund additional employees' retirement system costs. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, WAM |
HB271 |
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SB674
Emergency Management; Emergency Rules; Noncompliance; Authorized Fine
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Increases the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000 for violations of emergency rules prescribed and promulgated pursuant to Chapter 127A, HRS, and having the force and effect of law when the noncompliance jeopardizes the health or safety of government personnel having "emergency worker" status. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to PSM/LCA, JDC. |
TANIGUCHI |
PSM/LCA, JDC |
HB664 |
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SB675 SD1 HD1
Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Employee beneficiaries; Beneficiary Status
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS FUND.
Amends the definition of "employee-beneficiary" to include the surviving unmarried adult child of a deceased retired member if the child is incapable of self-support due to a mental or physical incapacity that existed prior to the unmarried child's reaching the age of nineteen. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
TANIGUCHI |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
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SB676 SD1
Minimum Wage; Increase
RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
Increases the minimum wage for certain employees to $12.00 per hour beginning 7/1/2022. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
TANIGUCHI |
LAT, FIN |
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SB677
Minimum Wage
RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
Increases the minimum wage for certain employees to $15.00 per hour beginning 6/1/2023. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to LCA, WAM/JDC. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, WAM/JDC |
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SB678 SD1 HD1
Collective Bargaining; Hawaii Labor Relations Board; Labor
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Requires the representative of labor on the Hawaii labor relations board (HLRB) to be a person selected by a simple majority of the exclusive representatives of the collective bargaining units. Establishes procedures for removal of the representative of labor on the HLRB during the member's term by a simple majority of the exclusive representatives of the collective bargaining units. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
TANIGUCHI |
LAT, JHA, FIN |
HB465 |
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SB679
Family Leave; Temporary Disability Insurance; Insurance Benefits; Employer Based Insurance Program
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE AND TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE.
Provides employees with up to eight weeks of paid family leave during a one-year period paid through an employer based private insurance program currently used to provide for temporary disability benefits. Repeals chapter 398, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
2/12/2021- The committee on LCA deferred the measure. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, CPN/JDC |
HB466 |
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SB680
Violation of Privacy; Unmanned Aircraft Systems; Drones
RELATING TO VIOLATION OF PRIVACY.
Adds the improper use of unmanned aircraft systems to the criminal offenses of violation of privacy in the first degree and violation of privacy in the second degree. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
TANIGUCHI |
PSM, JDC |
HB448 |
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SB681
Wage and Hour Law; Meal and Rest Breaks; Paid Sick Leave
RELATING TO LABOR.
Requires employers with five or more employees to provide meal and rest breaks under certain conditions. Requires employers to provide a minimum amount of paid sick leave to employees to be used to care for themselves or a family member who is ill or needs medical care. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to LCA, JDC. |
TANIGUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, JDC |
HB297 |
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SB682
Employment Security; DLIR
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY.
Amends the definitions of benefit year and week. Conforms the manner of filing claims for partial benefits to the same as for total or part-total benefits. Allows the director of labor and industrial relations to omit benefits charged for experience rating for employers due to the event of COVID-19 in calendar years 2021 and 2022. For calendar years 2021, 2022, and 2023, sets the employer contribution rate at schedule C, D, and E, respectively. Makes amendments to contribution rate schedule and procedure for determination retroactive to 1/1/2021. |
(S)
2/1/2021- The committee on LCA deferred the measure. |
TANIGUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
HB470 |
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SB683
HDOA; Northern Largemouth Bass; Fishing
RELATING TO NORTHERN LARGEMOUTH BASS.
Requires the department of agriculture to allow for the permitted importation of northern largemouth bass into Hawaii. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to AEN, JDC. |
DELA CRUZ, KIDANI, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
AEN, JDC |
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SB684
Counties; Mass Transit; Buses; Rail; Fares; Advertisements; DOT
RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
Requires a county to first seek revenue from alternative sources, including advertising, before imposing any new mass transit fare or fare increase. Requires prior approval of a new fare or fare increase from the department of transportation. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to TRS/PSM, WAM. |
FEVELLA, GABBARD, Chang, Kidani |
TRS/PSM, WAM |
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SB685
Department of Transportation; Counties; Towing; Registration; Inspection; Parking
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Authorizes the immediate towing of parked vehicles that are not properly registered, do not display valid safety inspection stickers, or are otherwise illegally parked. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, INOUYE, Kidani |
TRS/PSM, JDC |
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SB686
Counties; Public Safety; Explosion Detection Technology; Grant-In-Aid; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EXPLOSION DETECTION TECHNOLOGY.
Requires the county police departments to purchase and deploy explosion detection technology to assist in the location of and response to explosions caused by the illegal use of firearms and fireworks. Appropriates unspecified funds to the counties as a grant-in-aid. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to PSM, WAM/JDC. |
FEVELLA, GABBARD, Kidani, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
PSM, WAM/JDC |
HB387 |
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SB687
Disaster Preparedness; Evacuation Routes; Large Trees; Removal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
Prohibits the planting of large trees along evacuation routes and requires the Hawaii emergency management agency to identify large trees along evacuation routes and trim, spray, or remove large trees having the potential to obstruct the evacuation route. Defines evacuation route. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, Inouye, Shimabukuro |
PSM, WAM |
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SB688
Condominiums; Voting; Enforcement
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Makes violations of voting requirements for elections of a condominium association subject to the enforcement powers of the Real Estate Commission and amends the requirements for a condominium association's standard proxy form by deleting the option for a condominium owner to give the proxy to the board as a whole. |
(S)
2/3/2021- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Kim, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
CPN |
HB495 |
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SB689
Public Lands; HHFDC; Legislative Approval of Sale or Gift of Lands; Exemption
RELATING TO LANDS CONTROLLED BY THE STATE.
Exempts the sale of the leased fee interest in certain affordable leasehold developments by the HHFDC from legislative approval. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to WTL/HOU, JDC. |
INOUYE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chang, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Kim |
WTL/HOU, JDC |
HB77 |
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SB690
Community-based Subsistence Fishing Areas; Community Approval
RELATING TO FISHING.
Conditions the designation of community-based subsistence fishing areas upon approval of the affected community. |
(S)
2/3/2021- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, Riviere |
WTL, JDC |
HB496 |
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SB691
Kahoolawe Island Reserve; Office of Hawaiian Affairs
RELATING TO THE KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION.
Transfers administrative duties of the department of land and natural resources for the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. |
(S)
2/9/2021- The committee on HWN deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, Fevella, Kidani |
WTL/HWN, JDC |
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SB692
Food Security; Meat Processing Industry; Fair-trade Practices
RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
Initiates reporting requirements and safeguards to prevent anti-competitive practices in the meat processing industry. |
(S)
2/17/2021- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, Fevella |
AEN, CPN |
HB1206 |
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SB693 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Non-agricultural Park Lands; Pastoral Lands; Task Force
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
Requires the department of land natural resources and department of agriculture to meet and identify the non-agricultural park lands that should be rezoned as those in the conservation district. Requires that agricultural lands under the jurisdiction of the department of land and natural resources be transferred to the department of agriculture not later than 12/31/2023. Requires the department of land and natural resources and department of agriculture to meet every five years to discuss transferring remaining lands. Requires the department of agriculture to inquire about any easements needed by the department of land and natural resources before offering a lease. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
INOUYE, DELA CRUZ, Fevella, Kidani, Riviere |
WTL/AEN, JDC |
HB469 |
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SB694 SD1
Sustainable Development Goals; Hawaii State Planning Act
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and indicators. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to EEP, WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
ENGLISH, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, IHARA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, KOUCHI, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Baker, Fevella, Inouye, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Taniguchi |
EEP, WAL, CPC, FIN |
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SB695 SD1
La Ku‘oko‘a; Hawaiian Recognition Day
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
Designates November 28 of each year as La Ku‘oko‘a Hawaiian Recognition Day, not constituting a state holiday, to celebrate the historical recognition of independence of the Kingdom of Hawaii. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH, GABBARD, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, RHOADS, RIVIERE, SHIMABUKURO, Baker, Chang, Inouye, San Buenaventura |
GVO, JDC |
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SB696 SD1 HD1 CD1
Festival of Pacific Arts; Temporary Commission
RELATING TO THE FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS.
Extends the date on which the temporary commission on the thirteenth festival of pacific arts shall cease to exist to August 31, 2025. Permits less than a quorum of commission members to discuss matters relating to official board business outside a commission meeting as a permitted interaction under part I of chapter 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to enable them to perform their duties faithfully, provided that the commission holds a properly noticed meeting at least once a month and discusses the progress of the permitted interaction matter at the next meeting. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
ENGLISH, GABBARD, IHARA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, MORIWAKI, RIVIERE, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Baker, Fevella, Kouchi, Misalucha, Nishihara |
CAI, FIN |
HB625 |
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SB697 SD1 HD2 CD1
Kalaupapa Month
RELATING TO KALAUPAPA MONTH.
Designates January of each year as "Kalaupapa Month". (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Lee, Taniguchi |
CAI, JHA, FIN |
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SB698 SD1
Open Meetings; Sunshine Law; Permitted Interactions; County Councils
RELATING TO COMMUNITY MEETINGS.
Exempts members of a county council from the limitation on the number of members that may attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to official board business, including a meeting of another entity, legislative hearing, convention, seminar, or community meeting. Clarifies that such meetings shall be meetings that are open to the public for purposes of permitted interactions. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Lee, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
PSM, JDC |
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SB699
Conveyance Tax; Land Conservation Fund
RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND.
Removes the monetary cap for the amount of conveyance taxes collected that can be paid into the land conservation fund. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
ENGLISH, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Baker, Keith-Agaran, Lee |
WTL, WAM |
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SB700 SD2
Hiking Trails; Search and Rescue; Closed to the Public; Trespassing; Penalty; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search and rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter a prohibited area or hiking on a trail closed to the public. Effective 5/6/2137. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2021- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ENGLISH, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Keohokalole, Lee, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB701
Weighted Student Formula; Remote Schools; Hana High and Elementary School; Supplemental Categorical Funding; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes allocation of supplemental categorical funding to remote schools, subject to legislative appropriation. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
ENGLISH, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Ihara, Shimabukuro |
EDU, WAM |
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SB702 SD2 HD1
Funding Formula; Committee on Weights; Reporting
RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.
Requires the committee on weights to submit a report to the legislature detailing any changes to the funding formula within thirty days of the final report. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
ENGLISH, CHANG, IHARA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Kidani, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
EDN, CPC, FIN |
HB521 |
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SB703
Jason Flatt Act; Department of Education; Suicide Prevention Training; School Personnel
RELATING TO SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING.
Requires two hours of annual in-service training in suicide prevention for all teachers, principals, and school counselors. |
(H)
3/9/2021- Referred to HHH, EDN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 21 |
ENGLISH, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Ihara, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
HHH, EDN, CPC, FIN |
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SB704
Marijuana; Legalization
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
Legalizes the personal use, possession, and sale of marijuana in a specified quantity. Requires licensing to operate marijuana establishments. Subjects marijuana establishments to State general excise taxes and income taxes. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
ENGLISH, GABBARD, Baker |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB705
Marijuana; Schedule V; Penalties
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
Removes marijuana from schedule I of the uniform controlled substances act and reclassifies it as a schedule V drug. Increases the amount that qualifies as a violation of promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree from three grams to ten grams. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
ENGLISH, GABBARD, Baker, Rhoads |
PSM, JDC |
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SB706
Genetically Engineered Seeds and Plant Parts; Prohibition; Open Field
RELATING TO GENETIC ENGINEERING.
Prohibits the planting of a genetically engineered seed or plant part in an open field. Allows the chairperson of the board of agriculture to grant an exception where such planting is done in a controlled environment. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to AEN, JDC. |
ENGLISH, Fevella |
AEN, JDC |
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SB707
Genetic Engineering; Precautionary Principle; Precautionary Measures
RELATING TO GENETIC ENGINEERING.
Mandates the Department of Agriculture to take precautionary measures to anticipate, prevent, or minimize the adverse effects of biotechnology and genetic engineering. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to AEN, JDC. |
ENGLISH, RHOADS, Fevella, Ihara, Keith-Agaran |
AEN, JDC |
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SB708
Genetically Modified Material; Biotechnology Companies; Written Disclosure
RELATING TO GENETICALLY MODIFIED MATERIAL.
Requires a biotechnology company that sells a genetically modified animal, plant, or seed that the company knows or has reason to believe will be used to produce an agricultural commodity to provide written disclosure of possible risks from the use of such an organism. Specifies that written notice does not waive any liability a biotechnology company may have toward a purchaser. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to AEN, JDC. |
ENGLISH, Fevella |
AEN, JDC |
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SB709
Food Labeling; Non-Genetically-Modified-Organisms; Organic; Gluten-Free
RELATING TO FOOD LABELING.
Prohibits certain food labeling practices with regard to foods produced with non-genetically-modified-organisms, organic foods, and gluten-free foods. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to CPN. |
ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, Fevella, Ihara |
CPN |
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SB710
Food Labeling; Genetically Engineered Material; Labeling Requirements
RELATING TO FOOD LABELING.
Establishes, beginning January 1, 2022, labeling requirements for any food or raw agricultural commodity sold in the State that contains a genetically engineered material, or was produced with a genetically engineered material; establishes exceptions; establishes violations; and requires director of health to adopt rules. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to AEN/HTH, CPN. |
ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Fevella |
AEN/HTH, CPN |
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SB711
Hawaiian Language; Public Documents; Letterheads; Symbols
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
Requires all letterheads, documents, symbols, and emblems of the State and other political subdivisions that include Hawaiian words or names to include accurate and appropriate Hawaiian names, spelling, and punctuation. Establishes references for accurate, appropriate, and authentic Hawaiian names and words, including proper Hawaiian spelling and punctuation. Clarifies that the full text of bills and other official documents are not required to be written in Hawaiian and that misspelled or incorrectly punctuated Hawaiian words and names shall not invalidate the documents or render them unenforceable and no cause of action shall arise accordingly. |
(S)
2/24/2021- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
ENGLISH, ACASIO, BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Fevella, Gabbard, Kidani, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
JDC |
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SB712 SD1
Advice and Consent; Term Limits; Aha Moku Advisory Committee
RELATING TO THE AHA MOKU ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Requires that the Executive Director of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee shall be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate, with a term limit of four years. Effective 1/1/25. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH, KEOHOKALOLE, Baker, Fevella, Gabbard, Kim, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
WTL/HWN, JDC |
HB780 |
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SB713
Aha Moku Advisory Committee; Repeal
RELATING TO THE AHA MOKU ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Repeals the Aha Moku Advisory Committee on July 1, 2021. Effective 6/30/2021. |
(S)
2/9/2021- The recommendation was not adopted. |
ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, Fevella |
WTL/HWN, JDC |
HB748 |
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SB714 SD1 HD3
Hawaii Publicity Rights Act; Right of Publicity; Deceased Persons
RELATING TO PUBLICITY RIGHTS.
Clarifies the right of publicity includes the rights of individuals who died before the enactment of the Hawaii Publicity Rights Act. Effective retroactive to 7/15/2009. (HD3) |
(S)
4/21/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
ENGLISH, CHANG, IHARA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Baker, Gabbard, Kidani, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
ECD, CPC, JHA |
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SB715 SD2 HD1
Special Purpose Revenue Bond; Pueo Development, LLC; DHHL; Low-income Housing; Moderate-income Housing ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST PUEO DEVELOPMENT, LLC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for a master planned development proposed by Pueo Development, LLC, on Hawaiian home lands. Effective 7/1/3021. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Baker, Chang, Gabbard, Shimabukuro |
JHA, FIN |
HB776 |
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SB716
UH; Environment; Coral Reefs; Raw Sewage; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CORAL.
Requires the university of Hawaii environmental center to conduct ongoing studies of the environmental impacts of sewage spills on affected coral reefs and submit an annual report to the legislature prior to the convening of each regular session. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM. |
ENGLISH, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
HB522 |
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SB717 SD1 HD1
DHHL; Beneficiary Information; Database; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Requires the department of Hawaiian home lands to digitize its applicant, beneficiary, and lessee records and make the digital database available for use no later than 7/1/2022. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2021- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ENGLISH, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Kim, Shimabukuro |
HET, JHA, FIN |
HB545 |
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SB718
Tourism; Visitors; Conservation; Special Land and Development Fund; Transient Accommodations Tax; Hotel; Condominium
RELATING TO PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
Imposes a $20 per guest tax on users of transient accommodations for the purposes of funding conservation efforts. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to EET, WAM. |
ENGLISH, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Keohokalole, Shimabukuro |
EET, WAM |
HB523 |
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SB719 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Department of Health; Pesticide Disposal; Steering Committee; Penalties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires the department of agriculture, in consultation with the department of health, to develop and implement a one-time pesticide disposal collection program, for a duration to be determined by the department. Requires the department of agriculture to convene a steering committee to guide and monitor the pesticide disposal collection program. Increases the civil and criminal penalties for violating the Hawaii pesticides law. Appropriates moneys. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
ENGLISH, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Kim, Shimabukuro |
AEN, WAM/JDC |
HB779 |
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SB720
County Council; Members; Meetings; Caucus
RELATING TO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
Authorizes county council members to caucus during official council meetings. |
(S)
2/11/2021- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, MISALUCHA, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
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SB721
Continuous Legislative Session; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTIONS 10, 11, 12, 15, AND 16 OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH A CONTINUOUS LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Establishes a continuous legislature. Requires the legislature to convene at least once a month. Removes language regarding special sessions, adjournment, and recesses. Creates a two-year deadline for a bill to be submitted for gubernatorial consideration. Standardizes the number of days that the governor must approve or veto a bill submitted for consideration. Requires bills returned by the governor to be heard by the legislature within an unspecified number of days for the bill for the bill to be further amended. Requires the passage of the legislative budget in an unspecified number of days before the end of each fiscal year. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB722
Procurement Code; Competitive Sealed Bidding; Competitive Sealed Proposals; Evaluation; State and County Redevelopment; Housing
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires that in evaluating and determining the award for redevelopment of state or county lands through competitive sealed bidding or competitive sealed proposals, the number of housing units proposed shall constitute forty per cent of the evaluation score regardless of whether the development of housing is proposed. Applies to the urban areas of state or county land located within a one-half mile radius of a mass transit station. |
(S)
2/4/2021- Re-Referred to HOU/WTL, JDC. |
CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE |
HOU/WTL, JDC |
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SB723
Income Tax; Mortgage Interest Deduction; Rental Housing Revolving Fund
RELATING TO THE MORTGAGE INTEREST DEDUCTION.
Eliminates the mortgage interest deduction for second homes under Hawaii income tax law. Requires the department of taxation to calculate the savings and transfer an equivalent amount of income taxes to the director of finance for deposit into the rental housing revolving fund. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
WAM |
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SB724
Housing Savings Account
RELATING TO HOUSING SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.
Establishes the procedures for a housing savings account system for all employees in the State. |
(S)
2/4/2021- Re-Referred to HOU, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU, JDC/WAM |
HB605 |
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SB725
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Definition of Housing
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Adds the definition of "housing" to include all potential properties that could be developed by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
CHANG, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Shimabukuro |
HOU/GVO, JDC |
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SB726 HD1 CD1
Law Enforcement; No-knock Warrants; Prohibition
RELATING TO POLICING.
Requires officers serving a warrant to declare the officer's office and business and wait thirty seconds before entry into a house, store, or other building, subject to certain circumstances. Requires officers serving a warrant issued by a district court to do so in an authorized uniform and wear and use a body-worn video camera. (CD1) |
(S)
4/27/2021- Recommitted to Conference Committee with Senators Acasio, Chang, Rhoads and San Buenaventura voting "No". |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, Baker, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
JHA |
HB1382 |
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SB727
Campus Safety; University of Hawaii; Private College or University
RELATING TO CAMPUS SAFETY.
Requires UH to provide training on the impacts of trauma for employees responsible for investigating incidents and assisting victims of sexual and domestic violence. Improves access for confidential support services. Requires UH to annually distribute information about sexual and domestic violence prevention and disclosure protocols to students and employees. To the extent possible, requires a private college or university to implement identical campus safety and accountability standards to those applicable to UH. |
(S)
2/16/2021- Re-Referred to JDC. |
CHANG |
JDC |
HB691 |
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SB728
Health Insurance; Mandated Coverage; Annual Mental Health Screenings
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for annual mental health screenings beginning 1/1/2022. Requires an impact assessment report. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to HTH, CPN. |
CHANG |
HTH, CPN |
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SB729
Smoking; Prohibitions; Multifamily Dwellings; Multiple-unit Residences
RELATING TO SMOKING.
Prohibits smoking in all enclosed and partially enclosed areas of individual units of multiple-unit residences or multifamily dwellings, if such units share at least one common floor, wall, or ceiling with another such unit. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to HTH, CPN. |
CHANG |
HTH, CPN |
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SB730
University of Hawaii; Community Colleges; Board of Regents; Resident; Tuition
RELATING TO FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
Prohibits the University of Hawaii board of regents from charging qualified residents for community college tuition for regular courses of instruction. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
HRE, WAM |
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SB731
Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-oriented Development; Membership
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INTERAGENCY COUNCIL FOR TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Amends the membership of the Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-oriented Development to include the House of Representatives chairs of the committee on housing and committee on transportation and the Senate chairs of the committee on housing and committee on transportation. |
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1/27/2021- Referred to GVO/TRS/HOU, WAM. |
CHANG, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, Baker, Kidani, Misalucha, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
GVO/TRS/HOU, WAM |
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SB732 SD2
Legislative Reference Bureau; Study; DOH; Crisis Intervention
RELATING TO THE NON-VIOLENT RESPONSE TEAM PILOT PROGRAM.
Directs the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study examining the efficacy of the Hawaii CARES program offered by the department of health's behavioral health administration adult mental health division. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/22/2021- Re-referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 29 |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Gabbard, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
LMG, FIN |
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SB733
Important Housing Lands; Automatic Designation; Purpose
RELATING TO IMPORTANT HOUSING LANDS.
Establishes that all state-owned lands located within one mile of any rail mass transit station shall be designated as important state lands to promote the development of homes priced below market rates for Hawaii residents who are owner-occupants and own no other real property. Requires state and county housing policies, tax policies, land use plans, ordinances, and rules to promote the long-term viability of important housing lands consistent with certain policies. |
(S)
2/2/2021- Re-Referred to WTL/HOU, WAM. |
CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, Gabbard, Kanuha, Misalucha, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
WTL/HOU, WAM |
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SB734
Housing Density; State Land; Counties; Mass Transit
RELATING TO HOUSING DENSITY.
Prohibits each county from adopting ordinances that restrict housing density on state lands that are within 0.5 miles of an elevated mass transit station. |
(S)
2/4/2021- Re-Referred to WTL/HOU, JDC. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Keohokalole, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
WTL/HOU, JDC |
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SB735
Special Purpose Revenue Bond; Luana Kai A Life Plan Community ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST LUANA KAI A LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Luana Kai A Life Plan Community with the planning, design, construction, equipping, and operating of facilities for health-related services. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to HMS, WAM. |
CHANG |
HMS, WAM |
HB869 |
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SB736
Community Colleges; Tuition Waiver; University of Hawaii ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
Grants tuition waivers to University of Hawaii community college students who meet certain criteria. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
CHANG, ACASIO, MISALUCHA, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
HRE, WAM |
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SB737
Aloha Stadium; Affordable Housing; Development
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires at least one hundred thousand housing units be developed near the rail station nearest to the aloha stadium. Requires a minimum of eighty per cent of those housing units to be priced as affordable. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to EET/HOU, WAM. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Shimabukuro |
EET/HOU, WAM |
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SB738
Psilocybin; Psilocyn; Therapeutic Administration; Decriminalization
RELATING TO SCHEDULE I SUBSTANCES.
Removes psilocybin and psilocyn from the list of Schedule I substances. Requires the Department of Health to establish designated treatment centers for the therapeutic administration of psilocybin and psilocyn. Establishes a review panel to review and assess the effects of this measure. |
(S)
2/23/2021- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
CHANG, ACASIO, Ihara, Shimabukuro |
JDC |
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SB739
Americans with Disabilities Act; Guidelines; Places of Public Accommodation
RELATING TO THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.
Requires all places of public accommodation to comply with accessibility guidelines established under the Americans with Disabilities Act. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to JDC. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, Kidani, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
JDC |
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SB740
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Office of Planning; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Department of Housing
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING.
Creates the department of housing. Places the Hawaii community development authority, Hawaii housing finance and development corporation, the office of planning, and Hawaii public housing authority under the department of housing for administrative purposes. |
(S)
2/11/2021- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
GVO/HOU, WAM |
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SB741
Faithless Electors; Presidential Elections; Invalid Vote
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires an elector to vote for the candidates whose names appeared on the presidential general election ballot and who are of the political party or group they represent and invalidates an elector's vote for failure to vote accordingly. Requires an alternate to vote in place of the original elector if the original elector fails to vote for the proper candidate. |
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1/27/2021- Referred to JDC. |
CHANG, KIDANI, LEE, Moriwaki |
JDC |
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SB742 SD1
Collection of Data; Annual Report
RELATING TO POLICING.
Requires each county police department to collect certain data regarding police stops, uses of force, and arrests, and submit to the legislature annual reports. Effective 5/6/2137. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Gabbard, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
JHA, FIN |
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SB743
Permits; Automatic Approval
RELATING TO PERMIT PROCESSING.
Beginning July 1, 2021, requires the State or an appropriate county agency to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove an application for a permit necessary for the development, pre-development, construction, or substantial rehabilitation of a project within sixty-five days of submission. Provides for automatic permit approval if the State or respective county agency does not make a timely decision on the application. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC. |
CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
WTL/PSM, JDC |
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SB744 SD1 HD1
In-State Private Correctional Facility; Prohibition; Department of Public Safety
RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
Repeals the authorization for the governor to negotiate with any person for the development or expansion of private in-state correctional facilities. Prohibits the establishment of private correctional facilities within the State. Allows the governor to enter into a contract with a private entity to construct correctional facilities on public or private lands for the benefit of the State if the facilities are operated by the Department of Public Safety. Repeals the authorization of the governor to enter into a contract with a private entity for the lease or purchase of correctional facilities the entity constructs. Effective 5/6/2137. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Har, Okimoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ward voting no (1) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). |
CHANG |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
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SB745
Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance; Minimum Coverage Requirements; Bodily Injury; Property Damage
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Increases the minimum insurance coverage requirement for bodily injury liability coverage to $30,000 for bodily injury or death of any person in any one accident and removes limits for two or more persons in any one accident. Increases the minimum insurance coverage requirement for property damage to $50,000. |
(S)
2/4/2021- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
TRS, CPN |
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SB746
Rental Housing; Homeowners' Associations; Rental Restrictions
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Prohibits planned community and homeowners' associations from preventing its members from renting out their single-family dwelling units when the duration of the tenancy is for six months or longer. |
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2/2/2021- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
CHANG, BAKER, KEOHOKALOLE, Gabbard, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
HOU, CPN |
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SB747
Executive Taxation; Pay Disparity; Surcharge
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Imposes a pay disparity general excise tax surcharge on any company conducting business in Hawaii whose top executive earns at least one hundred times more than the median income of company employees. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
CHANG, ACASIO, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Ihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
CPN, WAM |
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SB748
County Zoning; Increase Estimated Housing Need; Housing Shortage
RELATING TO ZONING.
Requires the Office of Planning to establish a Hawaii housing element. Requires the counties to zone for twice the estimated housing need over the next twenty years. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, Shimabukuro |
WTL/PSM, JDC |
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SB749 SD2 HD1
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Non-subsidized Housing; Affordable Housing; Office of Hawaiian Affairs
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Allows HPHA to build non-subsidized housing. Excludes amounts required to be set aside or transferred pursuant to the Admission Act of 1959 or sections 1 and 6 of the State Constitution with respect to the net proceeds of sales or leases of HPHA-developed property, from being deposited into the public housing revolving fund. Requires HPHA to submit certain documentation to the office of Hawaiian affairs regarding government or crown lands set aside or leased to HPHA prior to any plan to redevelop or enter into a public-private partnership for affordable housing development. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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3/23/2021- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHANG, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Shimabukuro |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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SB750
Counties; Building Codes; International Accreditation Service
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Requires that each county, other than the county of Kalawao, require the county agency responsible for enforcing its respective building code to be accredited by the International Accreditation Service. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to PSM, CPN. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, Baker, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
PSM, CPN |
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SB751
Blood Donations; Blood Banks; Discrimination Prohibited
RELATING TO BLOOD DONATIONS.
Prohibits blood banks operating in the State from rejecting or deferring blood donors on the basis of sexual orientation, actual gender identity, or perceived gender identity. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to HTH, JDC. |
LEE, ACASIO, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, English, Ihara, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
HTH, JDC |
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SB752
Insurance; Nondiscrimination; Transgender; Gender Transition Treatments
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Prohibits health insurance companies from denying coverage on the basis of gender identity if the policy covers the treatment for purposes other than gender transition. Requires insurance companies to provide applicants and insured persons with clear information about the coverage of gender transition services, including the process for appealing a claim denied on the basis of medical necessity. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to HTH, CPN/JDC. |
LEE, ACASIO, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, English, Ihara, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
HTH, CPN/JDC |
HB285 |
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SB753
Sex Trafficking; Statute of Limitations; Prosecution
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Provides that a prosecution for sex trafficking shall not be subject to a statute of limitations. |
(S)
2/2/2021- The committee on HMS deferred the measure. |
LEE, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, NISHIHARA, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Baker, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
HMS, JDC |
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SB754
Blood Alcohol Concentration; Operating a Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant
RELATING TO OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED.
Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. |
(H)
3/23/2021- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LEE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Moriwaki |
JHA, CPC |
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SB755 SD1 HD1
Environmental Conservation; Optional Contribution; Rental Motor Vehicles; Transportation
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires lessors of rental motor vehicles to include an option for the lessee in the motor vehicle rental agreement to contribute a sum to DLNR for the preservation and protection of the environment. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Okimoto, Tokioka voting no (2) and none excused (0). |
LEE, ACASIO, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Nishihara |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB559 |
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SB756 SD2 HD2
Electric Vehicles; Charging Stations; Enforcement; Electric Vehicle Charging System Rebate Program; Appropriation
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Part I: Authorizes each county to adopt ordinances to enforce section 291-71, Hawaii Revised Statutes, including the establishment of penalties for failure to comply with its requirements or make reasonable efforts to maintain electric vehicle charging stations in working order. Clarifies that certain enforcement officers may enter private property to enforce electric vehicle parking space violations. Requires new electric vehicle charging systems installed pursuant to the electric vehicle charging system requirement to be at least Level 2 and network capable. Adds electric vehicle charging equipped parking requirement of five stalls per one hundred stalls by 2025. Part II: Establishes a subaccount in the public utilities commission special fund for the electric vehicle charging system rebate program. Reallocates a portion of the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to be deposited into the subaccount. Part III: Appropriates funds out of the energy security special fund for the electric vehicle charging system rebate program. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong, McDermott, Okimoto voting no (3) and none excused (0). |
LEE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Acasio, Ihara, Kidani, Moriwaki |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB803 |
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SB757 SD1
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Le Jardin Academy ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST LE JARDIN ACADEMY, INC.
Authorizes the issuance of up to $25,000,000 in special purpose revenue bonds to assist Le Jardin Academy. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
LEE, KEOHOKALOLE |
EDN, FIN |
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SB758 SD1
Marijuana; Penal Code; Violation; Criminal Records; Expungement
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
Increases from three grams to thirty grams: (1) the minimum amount of marijuana that a defendant must possess to be charged with a petty misdemeanor; and (2) the maximum amount of marijuana that a defendant convicted of possessing marijuana could have possessed without being disqualified from the subsequent expungement of the record of that conviction. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to HHH, JHA/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
LEE, CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, Kidani, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
HHH, JHA/CPC, FIN |
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SB759
Voting; Hawaii Constitution; Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II, SECTION 1 OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW THE LEGISLATURE TO EXPAND THE RIGHT TO VOTE.
Proposes an amendment to Article II, Section 1, of the Hawaii State Constitution to allow the legislature to expand the right to vote in state and local elections to those who are fifteen years of age or older who pass a test of citizenship as prescribed by law for those less than eighteen years of age. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Shimabukuro |
JDC |
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SB760
Medical Devices; Repair; Powered Medical Equipment
RELATING TO MEDICAL DEVICES.
Creates the Medical Device Right to Repair Act. Requires manufacturers of powered medical equipment to make parts, equipment, tools, and documentation available to independent repair providers and purchasers of such equipment. Requires manufacturers to provide tools to repair equipment that costs $100 or more. Creates a right of action for violation of the chapter enforceable by the Attorney General. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to HTH, JDC/CPN. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, NISHIHARA, Fevella, Shimabukuro |
HTH, JDC/CPN |
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SB761
Combustion Engine-Powered Mopeds; Sale; Prohibition
RELATING TO MOPEDS.
Requires a transition to silent, clean electric mopeds by prohibiting a retailer from selling or offering for sale combustion engine-powered mopeds after 12/31/2022. |
(S)
2/4/2021- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
LEE, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Baker, Fevella, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TRS, CPN |
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SB762 SD2
State Capitol; Security; Public Safety; DAGS; State Capitol Management Committee
RELATING TO STATE CAPITOL FACILITIES.
Requires the department of accounting and general services to develop and implement an enhanced security plan for the state capitol and surrounding grounds. Amends provisions regarding the internal governance of the state capitol management committee. Requires the department of accounting and general services to submit annual reports to the legislature regarding the enhanced security plan. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/17/2021- The committee(s) on LMG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LEE, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, KIM, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
LMG, FIN |
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SB763
Electric Vehicles; Places of Public Accommodations; Parking Spaces; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Increases from 1 parking space to 4 parking spaces the number of parking spaces that a place of public accommodation with at least one hundred parking spaces is required to offer by 7/1/2026. Removes the exemption that owners of multiple places of public accommodation may offer electric vehicle parking spaces based on the aggregate number of parking spaces available in their properties. Establishes notification requirements and fines for noncompliance. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to TRS/EET, WAM/JDC. |
LEE, ACASIO, CHANG, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Wakai |
TRS/EET, WAM/JDC |
HB802 |
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SB764 SD1 HD1 CD1
Transportation; Commercial Driver's License; Disqualification; Felony; Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
Adds a permanent commercial driver's license disqualification for a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit holder who is convicted of a felony involving severe forms of trafficking in persons, without the possibility of reinstatement. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
LEE, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Wakai |
CPC, JHA |
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SB765 SD2 HD2 CD1
Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Highly Intoxicated Driver; Penalties
RELATING TO OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.
Establishes sentencing guidelines for highly intoxicated drivers. Requires that ignition interlock devices be installed on all vehicles operated by a person upon license revocation. Increases the license revocation period and extends the applicable lookback periods. Amends the penalties for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
LEE, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Nishihara, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
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SB766 HD1 CD1
Motor Carrier Law; Penalties
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIER PENALTIES.
Allows a penalty of up to $5,000 for the fourth or subsequent violations of the motor carrier law within one calendar year. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
LEE, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Kidani, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
CPC, FIN |
HB1228 |
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SB767 SD2
Cannabis; Legalization
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Legalizes the personal use, possession, and sale of cannabis in a specified quantity. Requires licensing to operate cannabis establishments. Subjects cannabis establishments to excise taxes and income taxes. Effective 5/6/2137. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to HHH, JHA/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
LEE, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, Acasio, Ihara, Nishihara |
HHH, JHA/CPC, FIN |
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SB768 SD2 HD2
Rental Car Modernization Task Force; Zero-emission Vehicles; Infrastructure; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES.
Establishes the rental car modernization task force to develop a plan to determine the feasibility of installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support a one hundred per cent zero emission rental motor vehicle fleet by 2035. Requires the task force to submit an initial report to the legislature no later than 12/1/2021, and a final report to the legislature no later than 12/1/2022. Dissolves the task force on 5/31/2023. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
4/22/2021- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-22-21 11:30 AM; CR 329. |
LEE, CHANG, GABBARD, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
TRN, CPC |
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SB769
Marine Resources; Marine Life Conservation District Special Fund; Hanauma Bay; Fees ($)
RELATING TO MARINE RESOURCES.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish fees and permits for entry into a marine line conservation district. Establishes the Marine Life Conservation District Special Fund. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Kidani, Moriwaki, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
WTL, WAM |
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SB770
Transportation Network Companies; Regulation; Permitting
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES.
Establishes requirements and permitting procedures for transportation network companies operating in the State. Makes permanent insurance requirements for transportation network companies and transportation network drivers. Repeals sunset date of Act 236 (2017). |
(S)
2/16/2021- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
LEE |
TRS, CPN |
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SB771 SD1
Theft of a Bicycle; Misdemeanor; Felony
RELATING TO THEFT.
Establishes that theft of a bicycle constitutes theft in the second degree, a class C felony. Adds the definition of "bicycle" and "toy bicycle" to section 708-800, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
LEE, Gabbard |
TRS, JDC |
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SB772 SD2 HD2 CD1
Counties; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Special Number Plates; Environmental Conservation
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to support environmental conservation, with proceeds from the program to be used to fund conservation efforts. Adjusts the initial application and renewal fees for special number plates beginning 1/1/22. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
LEE, GABBARD |
WAL, FIN |
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SB773
Electric Vehicles; Charger Ready Parking Stalls; New Construction Permits
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Prohibits the issuance of certain new residential multi-family and commercial building application permits and new state building application permits initiated on or after January 1, 2022, unless the building's parking stalls are electric vehicle charger ready. Allows such buildings to implement an electric vehicle energy management system. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to TRS/EET, JDC. |
LEE, GABBARD |
TRS/EET, JDC |
HB1140 |
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SB774
Zero-emissions Vehicles; Rental Motor Vehicle Emissions Transition Program; Rental Motor Vehicle Pollution Assessment; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Provides a tax credit for the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure or purchase of electric rental motor vehicle. Levies a rental motor vehicle pollution assessment on each non-zero-emissions rental motor vehicle rental, excluding vehicles rented out as car sharing vehicles. |
(S)
2/12/2021- The committee on EET deferred the measure. |
LEE |
TRS/EET, WAM |
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SB775 SD2
Transient Accommodations Tax; DBEDT; Hawaii Tourism Authority; State Data Book; Rate Adjustment; Visitor Arrivals
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Provides for a mechanism to adjust the transient accommodations tax rate based on visitor arrivals for a calendar year. Requires the Hawaii tourism authority and the department of business, economic development, and tourism to determine and the latter to publish visitor arrivals annually. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
LEE |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
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SB776
Corrections; Private Prisons; Phase-out; Hawaii Correctional Oversight Commission
RELATING TO THE PHASEOUT OF PRIVATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
Requires the State to phase out the use of private correctional facilities to incarcerate Hawaii inmates. Prohibits the construction of new correctional facilities or the expansion of existing correctional facilities without the approval of the Hawaii correctional system oversight commission. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
LEE |
PSM, JDC |
HB1080 |
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SB777 SD1
Criminal Destruction of Trees; State or County Property; Misdemeanor
RELATING TO THE CRIMINAL DESTRUCTION OF TREES.
Establishes a criminal statute for the criminal destruction of a tree on state or county property punishable as a misdemeanor. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
LEE |
AEN, JDC |
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SB778
Affordable Rental Housing; Homeowners' Associations; Rental Restrictions
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Prohibits planned community and homeowners' associations from preventing its members from renting out their single-family dwelling units when the tenant is a family with low to moderate income and the duration of the tenancy is for six months or longer. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to CPN. |
CHANG |
CPN |
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SB779
Counties; Housing Production; Requirements; Transient Accommodation Tax
RELATING TO HOUSING PRODUCTION.
Requires each county to authorize construction for a specified number of new housing units between fiscal year 2021-2022 and 2024-2025. Reduces the amount of transient accommodation tax revenue the counties receive for failure to meet the requirements. Allows for recoupment of reduction under certain circumstances. Repeals June 30, 2025. |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, Misalucha, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
HOU, WAM |
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SB780
Preserve Competition; Mobile App Stores
RELATING TO COMPETITION.
Preserves competition within mobile app stores by protecting competition for the benefit of consumers and developers by preventing dominate app stores from distorting competition. Promotes healthy competition across the entire mobile app ecosystem. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
CHANG |
CPN, JDC |
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SB781
Law Enforcement Officers; ERS; Felony Offenses
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Authorizes forfeiture of certain employees' retirement system benefits for law enforcement officers who are convicted of an employment-related crime. Requires law enforcement officers under investigation for a felony offense to be placed on unpaid administrative leave, and if convicted, be permanently barred from employment as a law enforcement officer, private detective, or guard. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to LCA, JDC/CPN. |
CHANG, ACASIO, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Ihara, Shimabukuro |
LCA, JDC/CPN |
HB1240 |
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SB782
Law Enforcement Officers; Independent Review Board; Standards Board
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Amends the law enforcement officer independent review board to include review of any specific incident of alleged misconduct recommended by certain officials and make it a permanent board. Amends the membership of the law enforcement standards board. Amends the term for members of each board to four years. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
CHANG, LEE, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Ihara, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
HB1239 |
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SB783
Law Enforcement Officers; Constitutional Rights; Deprivation; Private Cause of Action; Disclosure
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes a private cause of action for persons injured by the deprivation of rights under the United States Constitution or the Hawaii Constitution by law enforcement officers. Requires that employers of law enforcement officers indemnify officers for judgments or settlements arising from that cause of action over a certain amount. Requires political subdivisions of the State who employ law enforcement officers to publicly disclose a list of officers against whom a judgment or settlement is entered as well as the amount of the judgment or settlement and any disciplinary actions or criminal charges brought against the officer. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
CHANG, RHOADS, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
HB666 |
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SB784 SD1
Association Meetings; Election of Board Members; Planned Community Associations; Condominium Associations; Electronic Meetings; State of Emergency
RELATING TO ASSOCIATION GOVERNANCE.
Allows the annual and special meetings and election of board members of planned community associations, and condominium associations to be conducted remotely by electronic meetings in the event a state of emergency declared pursuant to chapter 127, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is in effect in the county in which the corporation or association is located that prevents shareholders or members from physically gathering for a meeting. (SD1) |
(H)
2/23/2021- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 17 |
MORIWAKI |
CPC |
HB599 |
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SB785
Taxation; Real Estate Investment Trusts; Dividends Paid Deduction
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Disallows dividends paid deduction for real estate investment trusts, except for real estate investment trusts that provide affordable housing in the State. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2021. Sunsets 12/31/2024. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Kidani, Kim, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
CPN, WAM |
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SB786
Real Estate Investment Trusts; Department of Taxation; Mandatory Reporting; Penalties
RELATING TO REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS.
Requires real estate investment trusts to notify the department of taxation of its presence within the State and to report the assets and revenues generated annually. Imposes a daily monetary fine for noncompliance. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
CPN, WAM |
HB286 |
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SB787 SD2
DOTAX; Revenue Estimates; Public Disclosure
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Requires that revenue estimates provided by the department of taxation to the legislature or to any executive or administrative office be accompanied by a description of the methodology used and assumptions made in providing the estimate. Requires the estimate and description to be subject to public disclosure. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
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SB788 SD2 HD2
Procurement; State Procurement Office; Construction Procurement Policy Review
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Allows selection committees for procurement of professional services to weigh the selection criteria in the order of importance relevant to their agency and project. Beginning 12/31/2022, requires the state procurement office to develop a vendor past performance information system. Allows a bidder of a public works construction project to clarify and correct non-material or technical issues with subcontractor listings for up to twenty-four hours after the bid submission deadline. Requires bids for construction to be publicly opened no sooner than twenty-four hours after the bid submission deadline. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD2) |
(H)
4/1/2021- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, English, Gabbard, Ihara, Keohokalole, Kidani, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
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SB789 SD2
Procurement Code; Special Procurement
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Authorizes a special procurement process for the procurement of goods and services. Requires the procurement policy board to establish rules and procedures for the special procurement process by December 31, 2021. Requires the head of a purchasing agency to prepare a procurement plan and submit the plan to the Attorney General or corporation counsel. Requires the head of a purchasing agency to electronically post, for at least one year, all contracts awarded through a special procurement process within seven days of the contract award. Effective 5/6/2137. (SD2) |
(H)
3/19/2021- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Fevella, Gabbard, Kim, Shimabukuro |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
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SB790
Safe Neighborhoods; Probation; Geographic Restriction; Misdemeanor Conviction; Waikiki; Business Districts; Resort Zones Areas
RELATING TO SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS.
Allows a defendant who has been convicted of three misdemeanors in Waikiki, any business district, or resort zoned area to be sentenced to a probationary term of geographic restriction not exceeding an unspecified number of years during which the defendant shall be prohibited from entering the district or area in which the acts occurred. Mandates imprisonment of thirty days for violation. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Fevella, Kim, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
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SB791 SD2 HD1 CD1
DLNR; Unauthorized Vessels; Grounded Vessels; Abandoned Vessels; Derelict Vessels; Vessel Impoundment; Vessel Auctions; Vessel Disposal
RELATING TO VESSELS.
Clarifies removal processes for unauthorized vessels. Clarifies the criteria for determining whether a vessel is abandoned. Reduces the allowable time frame to claim an unauthorized vessel that is impounded by the department of land and natural resources from thirty days to ten working days. Reduces the allowable time frame to claim an abandoned vessel that is impounded by a state or county agency from twenty days to ten working days. Makes abandonment of a vessel in the waters of the State or public property a petty misdemeanor. Clarifies auction requirements regarding abandoned vessels. Allows the department of land and natural resources to charge an impound storage fee. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, RIVIERE, Gabbard, Keohokalole, Kim, Shimabukuro |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB792 SD1
Vehicles; Motorcycles; Motor Scooters; Noise Emission; Mufflers; Fines
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Increases the minimum and potential maximum fine for violating certain provisions relating to the installation of a noisy muffler. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/12/2021- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 23 |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, GABBARD, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
JHA, FIN |
HB288 |
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SB793 SD1 HD1 CD1
Employment; Individuals with Disabilities; Minimum Wage; Deaf and Blind Task Force
RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
Repeals the exemption of individuals with disabilities from minimum wage requirements. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, ENGLISH, FEVELLA, KANUHA, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TANIGUCHI, Kidani, Kim |
LAT, FIN |
HB603 |
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SB794
Environmental Protection; County Government; Special Improvement District
RELATING TO SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.
Expands the purpose and rationale for which counties may create special improvement districts to include environmental research, restoration, and maintenance; natural resource management; and natural hazard mitigation to improve environmental conditions and provide community benefits. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Gabbard, Shimabukuro |
WTL, WAM |
HB287 |
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SB795 SD2 HD1
DLNR; Mooring Fees; Liveaboard Fees; Commercial Fees; Appraisal; State Small Boat Harbors
RELATING TO STATE SMALL BOAT HARBOR FEES.
Changes the criteria for calculating the various fees that the department of land and natural resources may charge for the usage of state small boat harbors, including requiring that certain state small boat harbor fees be set at fair market value, and how certain fees are applied. (HD1) |
(S)
4/20/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, MISALUCHA, English, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
WAL, FIN |
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SB796
Coastal Zone Management Program; Erosion Protection; Waikiki
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.
Exempts Waikiki from certain coastal zone management program policies relating to beach protection. |
(S)
1/27/2021- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, MISALUCHA, Kim, Shimabukuro |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB284 |
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SB797 SD1
Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Management Information Systems Projects; Approval; Reports
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES.
Provides the chief information officer with the authority to approve, or expedite the approval process of, a state agency's management information system project that is budgeted at or more than $1,000,000, or any other project the chief information officer deems necessary to expedite, by coordinating and focusing appropriate state personnel and resources. Requires the chief information officer to annually report the status of all pending or completed projects over $1,000,000, including whether they are on time and on budget. (SD1) |
(H)
3/23/2021- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
ECD, FIN |
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SB798 SD2
Electric Vehicles; Motor Pools; New Purchases; DAGS; Conversion Plan
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to purchase only zero-emission vehicles for its motor pool fleet beginning on 1/1/22. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services, in coordination with other state agencies, to submit to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2022 a plan to convert the State's motor pool fleet to zero emissions vehicles. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
MORIWAKI, DELA CRUZ, LEE |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB799 SD1 HD1
Condominiums; Residential Units; Time Share Units; Sale; Owner occupants
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Makes condominium laws regarding sales to owner-occupants inapplicable to time share units. Increases the minimum number of residential units in a condominium project that must be offered for sale to prospective owner-occupants in the thirty day period following the initial date of sale of the condominium from fifty per cent to ninety per cent. Effective 12/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
MORIWAKI |
HSG, CPC |
HB272 |
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SB800
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Nomination and Appointment of Representative Members
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Removes county councils as the nominating authority for members of the HCDA who serve as representatives of the Heeia, Kalaeloa, and Kakaako community development districts. Provides that the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives shall each nominate representatives of each of the three community development districts. |
(S)
2/17/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
MORIWAKI |
WTL, JDC |
HB274 |
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SB801
Sustainable Investing; Environmental, Social, And Governance Investing; Socially Responsible Investing; Public Investment Funds
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE INVESTING.
Requires a public investment fund to develop, publish, and implement socially responsible investment policies applicable to the management of all public funds under the public investment fund's control and submit an annual report to the legislature on disclosing its investments in accord with environmental, social, and governance investing and socially responsible investment policies. |
(S)
2/3/2021- Re-Referred to GVO, WAM/JDC. |
MORIWAKI |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
HB1205 |
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SB802
Elections; Voting by Mail; Places of Deposit; Campaign Finance; Preliminary Reports; Fines; Advertisements
RELATING TO ELECTION REFORM.
Requires ballots returned by mail to be postmarked on or before election day. Deems ballots with illegible postmarks to have been timely postmarked if received by a certain time. Requires the county clerks to coordinate with the United States Postal Service to establish places of deposit at each post office or for the collection of ballots. Requires an additional preliminary campaign spending report to be filed on June 30 of a general election year. Establishes a flexible fine structure for violations of campaign finance laws by certain noncandidate committees. Requires campaign advertisements to include disclosure notices on every page or section of the advertisement. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to JDC. |
MORIWAKI |
JDC |
HB430 |
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SB803
Chief Data Officer; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Open Data Portal; Government Data; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT DATA MODERNIZATION.
Establishes the position of the chief data officer within the office of enterprise technology services to assist the chief information officer in the oversight and management of the State's data portal and computer and data systems. Requires each executive department agency to make appropriate and existing electronic data sets available to the public. Appropriates funds for the establishment of a chief data officer position. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
GVO, WAM |
HB859 |
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SB804 SD1 HD2
HPHA; HHFDC; DOE; Public Charter Schools; Teacher Housing; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER RENTAL HOUSING.
Authorizes HPHA and HHFDC to provide rental housing projects for teachers employed by the DOE and public charter schools. Appropriates funds for HPHA. Appropriates funds for deposit into the dwelling unit revolving fund. Requires the DOE to lease land and contract with private entities for teacher housing. Permits the private entities to lease teacher housing to other eligible tenants under certain circumstances. Effective 12/1/2050. (HD2) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KIDANI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, SHIMABUKURO, Keohokalole, Wakai |
EDN, HSG, FIN |
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SB805 SD2
Practice of Behavior Analysis; Exemptions
RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS.
Makes the exemption from the behavior analyst licensing requirements permanent for certain teachers working in collaboration with a licensed behavior analyst or licensed psychologist. Clarifies exemptions from licensure as a behavioral analyst for general education teachers, direct support workers, special education teachers, and teacher trainees working in collaboration with or under the supervision of licensed professionals. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KIDANI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, Kanuha, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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SB806 HD1 CD1
Land for Public Schools; DOE; Property; Condemnation
RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL LANDS.
Requires the attorney general, on behalf of the department of education, to institute proceedings to acquire certain land owned by the Mililani Town Association by voluntary action or condemnation. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIDANI, KEITH-AGARAN, WAKAI, Chang, Fevella, Kanuha, Shimabukuro |
EDN/WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB807 SD2 HD2 CD1
Education; DOE; Academic and Financial Plan; Report
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires each school's academic plan to include a clear accounting of all resources that will be allocated to address and achieve each measurable outcome; the school's priority improvement strategies and measures to determine progress; student growth indicators; information about programs intended to address social and economic conditions that adversely impact student learning; a breakdown of certain teacher vacancy data; average class sizes for all regular education, special education, and content based English language learning classes; and teacher workforce experience metrics. Requires the department of education to submit an annual report on the school academic and financial plans to the board of education and the legislature. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIDANI, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Fevella, Kanuha, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB808 SD2 HD1 CD1
School Facilities Agency; School Facilities Authority; Department of Education; Transfer
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AGENCY.
Renames the school facilities agency as the school facilities authority. Describes the powers and responsibilities of the school facilities authority by amending chapter 302A, part VI, subpart C and Act 72, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020. Transfers the total fund balance in the state educational improvement fund to the school facilities special fund by an unspecified date. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIDANI, KEITH-AGARAN, Chang, Fevella, Kanuha, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB809 SD2
Public Schools' Hawaii Teacher Standards Board; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds for public school positions and the Hawaii teacher standards board. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KIDANI, KEITH-AGARAN, Chang, Fevella, Kanuha, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB810 SD1
Department of Education; Collective Bargaining; Voting
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Eliminates the superintendent of education as a voting member constituting the public employer for the purpose of negotiating a collective bargaining agreement with personnel of the department of education. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to EDN, LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KIDANI, KEITH-AGARAN, Chang, Fevella, Kanuha, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDN, LAT, CPC, FIN |
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SB811 HD1 CD1
Department of Education; Schools; Report; COVID-19
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to publish a weekly report on schools that have reported positive COVID-19 cases. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIDANI, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Fevella, Kanuha, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDN, PDP, FIN |
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SB812 SD1
Education; Superintendent; Summer Programs
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the superintendent to serve as the summer learning coordinator and coordinate all summer programs for children. Requires the summer learning coordinator to leverage certain federal funds for school-based summer programs. Effective 7/1/50. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2021- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KIDANI, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KANUHA, MISALUCHA, Baker, English, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
HB612 |
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SB813 HD1 CD1
Charter School; Auditor
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Requires authorizers to provide to each charter schools it oversees a list of approved independent auditors. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIDANI, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, Baker, English, Fevella, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
EDN, CPC, FIN |
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SB814 SD1 HD1 CD1
Charter School Commission Members; Authorization Applications; Appeal
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Requires members of the charter school commission to collectively possess experience and expertise in various fields. Clarifies authorizer compliance requirements in cases of an appeal. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIDANI, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, Baker, English, Fevella, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB815 SD2 HD1
Department of Education; Maintenance of Effort; Trust Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.
Establishes maintenance of effort provisions for free education. Establishes a public education stabilization trust fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Okimoto voting no (1) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
KIDANI, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Fevella, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
HB611 |
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SB816 SD1
State Lottery; Public Education; Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO A STATE LOTTERY.
Creates a state lottery to begin by 1/1/2023. Creates the state lottery commission, state lottery account, and lottery administration account. Requires certain amounts of lottery revenues to be deposited into the administrative account, general fund, and special funds for university facilities and operations and public school operations. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KIDANI, KANUHA, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
EDU, JDC/WAM |
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SB817
Attachment or Execution of Property; Exemptions
RELATING TO ATTACHMENT.
Increases the amount of the exemption from attachment or execution of real property that is owned by any individual who is not delinquent on income taxes, real property taxes, or mortgages; and a motor vehicle. Exempts one month of child support and spousal support from attachment or execution. |
(S)
2/3/2021- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, ACASIO, CHANG, KIM, MISALUCHA, Baker, Gabbard, Inouye, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
JDC, WAM |
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SB818
Vacant and Abandoned Homes; Counties; Expedited Permits; Nonjudicial Foreclosure
RELATING TO VACANT AND ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
Requires counties to establish expedited procedures to approve demolition permits for vacant and abandoned residential homes. Allows the department of taxation to seek sale of the property through nonjudicial foreclosure of vacant and abandoned residential properties with outstanding recorded state tax liens at any time after establishing vacancy and abandonment. |
(S)
2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, ENGLISH, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KIM, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, SHIMABUKURO, Gabbard, Kidani, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Taniguchi, Wakai |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB819 SD2 HD2 CD1
Hospital Sustainability Program; Extension; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HOSPITAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.
Extends the hospital sustainability program through 6/30/2024. Increases the maximum fee for inpatient care services to five and one-half per cent. Increases the amount of time hospitals have to pay the hospital sustainability fee from thirty days to sixty days. Appropriates moneys. Effective 6/29/2021. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Baker, Fevella, Gabbard, Kidani, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB474 |
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SB820 SD1
Nursing Facility Sustainability Program; Special Fund; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE NURSING FACILITY SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.
Extends the nursing facility sustainability program to 2024. Specifies that the nursing facility sustainability fee limit is 5.5 per cent of overall net patient service revenue. Removes the per resident daily maximum fee of $20 for each facility. Specifies facilities that meet certain exceptions shall pay a reduced daily fee in comparison to other participating facilities. Allows nursing facilities to pay assessed fees within 60 days, instead of 30 days. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/15/2021- Re-referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 25 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Baker, Fevella, Gabbard, Kidani, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB311 |
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SB821 SD2 HD1
Emancipation of Minors; Children; Parents; Family Court
RELATING TO CHILDREN.
Allows a minor who has reached the age of sixteen to petition the family court for emancipation. Requires the court to take certain actions regarding investigation of the petition, appointment of legal counsel and a guardian ad litem for the petitioning minor, and the findings necessary to grant the petition. Specifies the rights gained by the minor upon emancipation. Requires the court to require the minor's parents or legal guardians to pay for any services ordered by the court. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2021- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KIM, SHIMABUKURO, Baker, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Misalucha |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
HB453 |
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SB822
Child Welfare; Child Protective Act; Rights in Trust; Protective Custody; Department of Human Services; Imminent Harm; Probable Harm
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.
Defines and recognizes rights in trust for children within the Child Protective Act. Requires family court to appoint guardian ad litem in custody cases. Provides that when a child is subject to harm or imminent harm, has been harmed, or may suffer probable harm is sufficient for police officer to take child into protective custody without court order, for department of human services to assume temporary foster custody of child, and for the department of human services to conduct an investigation. |
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2/11/2021- The committee on HMS deferred the measure. |
KIM, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, MISALUCHA, SHIMABUKURO, Gabbard, Inouye, Keohokalole, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
HMS, JDC |
HB450 |
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SB823
Child Welfare; Custody; Visitation; Parental Alienation Syndrome; Child Protective Act; Harm; Probable Harm
RELATING TO CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE.
Prohibits courts from considering parental alienation syndrome in determining child custody. Allows for the consideration of "harm" and "probable harm", rather than just "imminent harm", in Child Protective Act determinations. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HMS, JDC. |
KIM, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, SHIMABUKURO, Gabbard, Inouye, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
HMS, JDC |
HB451 |
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SB824
Constitutional Amendment; Voting Age; State and Local Elections (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AMEND THE QUALIFYING AGE OF VOTERS FOR ANY STATE OR LOCAL ELECTION.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to lower the qualifying age of voters for any state or local election to sixteen years of age. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO, Misalucha |
JDC |
HB449 |
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SB825
DOE; Budget; Legislature
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires chairs of legislative committees to make certain determinations when bills directly affecting the moneys appropriated to the department of education are deliberated on by their committees and to place those determinations in the accompanying committee reports. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KIM, SHIMABUKURO, Misalucha |
EDU, JDC/WAM |
HB452 |
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SB826 SD1
Sex Offender; Residential Restriction; Former Victim
RELATING TO SEX OFFENDERS.
Prohibits a sex offender from residing within two thousand feet of the sex offender's former victim or the victim's immediate family members. Requires the sex offender to receive approval from the Attorney General prior to a change in address. (SD1) |
(H)
3/30/2021- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Keohokalole, Kidani, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
JHA |
HB563 |
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SB827 SD2 HD1
Breast Cancer; Screening; Annual Mammography; Risk Factor Screening; Impact Assessment Report; Auditor
RELATING TO BREAST CANCER SCREENING.
Expands coverage of breast cancer screening and imaging to include an annual mammogram for a woman of any age with an above average risk for breast cancer, risk factor screening for women ages thirty or older, and additional supplemental imaging for any woman, regardless of age, as deemed medically necessary by an applicable American College of Radiology guideline. Requires the auditor to conduct an impact assessment report and make a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
4/7/2021- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
BAKER, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Gabbard, Keohokalole, Nishihara |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB564 |
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SB828 HD1 CD1
Divorce; Physical Presence; Residency Requirement
RELATING TO DIVORCE.
Grants exclusive original jurisdiction in matters of divorce to the family court of the circuit in which an applicant is domiciled at the time the application is filed. Repeals the requirement that a person be domiciled or physically present in the State for a continuous period of at least six months before applying for a divorce. Effective 1/1/2022. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
SHIMABUKURO, BAKER, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Gabbard, Keohokalole, Kidani, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
JHA, FIN |
HB565 |
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SB829 SD1
Abuse of Family or Household Members; Coercive Control; Petty Misdemeanor
RELATING TO ABUSE OF FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS.
Adds coercive control as part of the petty misdemeanor offense of abuse of a family or household member to the pilot program to strengthen state and county responses to domestic violence and increase violator accountability established by Act 19, Regular Session of 2020. Sunsets 6/30/2026. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2021- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, INOUYE, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Kidani, Nishihara |
JHA, FIN |
HB566 |
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SB830 SD2
DHRD; Telework; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Directs the Department of Human Resources Development to convene a working group of stakeholders to update and create policies and procedures relating to telework and alternative work schedules to address the caregiving responsibilities and other needs of state employees and submit a report on its proposed telework and alternative work schedule policies and procedures, including any recommendations on proposed legislation or specific budget requests, to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2022. Requires departments to adopt Department of Human Resources Development policies that permit state employees to telework while caregiving during the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/17/2021- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
BAKER, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, SHIMABUKURO, Acasio, Moriwaki, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
LAT, JHA, FIN |
HB567 |
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SB831
Sex Trafficking; Minors; Statute of Limitations; Prostitution; Coercion
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Authorizes a prosecution for sex trafficking to be commenced at any time. Includes coercion as a means of committing the offense of sex trafficking. Makes the solicitation of a minor for sex a strict liability offense of sex trafficking. Repeals the offense of solicitation of a minor for prostitution. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HMS, JDC. |
MISALUCHA, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, GABBARD, INOUYE, KIM, SHIMABUKURO, Kanuha, Kidani, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
HMS, JDC |
HB568 |
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SB832
Rules of Evidence; Victim-Counselor Privilege; UH Confidential Advocate
RELATING TO VICTIM-COUNSELOR PRIVILEGE.
Expands the victim-counselor privilege under Rule 505.5 of the Hawaii Rules of Evidence to include confidential advocates employed by the university of Hawaii. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to JDC. |
BAKER, ACASIO, CHANG, INOUYE, KIM, SHIMABUKURO, Kanuha, Kidani, Misalucha, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
JDC |
HB569 |
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SB833
Sexual Abuse of Minors; Civil Action; Statute of Limitations; Damages; Information Disclosure; Trauma-Informed Response
RELATING TO SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS.
Expands the time period by which a civil action for childhood sexual abuse must be initiated. Extends the period during which a victim of childhood sexual abuse may bring an otherwise time-barred action against the victim's abuser or an entity having a duty of care. Allows recovery of treble damages in certain circumstances. Prohibits settlement agreements and court orders that restrict disclosure of certain information. Provides for training on trauma-informed response. Applies retroactively to 4/24/2020. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to JDC. |
KIDANI, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, GABBARD, INOUYE, KIM, MISALUCHA, SHIMABUKURO, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
JDC |
HB570 |
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SB834 SD1 HD2 CD1
Penal Code; Childlike Sex Dolls; Prohibited
RELATING TO CHILDLIKE SEX DOLLS.
Establishes the offense of importation, sale, or possession of one or more childlike sex dolls. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
BAKER, ACASIO, GABBARD, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, SHIMABUKURO, Misalucha, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
CPC, JHA |
HB571 |
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SB835
Care Facilities; Inspection; Department of Health
RELATING TO INSPECTIONS OF CARE FACILITIES.
Specifies that plans of correction and the status of corrective actions for care facilities shall be added to reports by the department of health within five working days. Clarifies, for reporting purposes, that the conclusion of an inspection occurs after the initial visit to a facility is completed. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HTH, CPN. |
MORIWAKI, BAKER, CHANG, IHARA, KEITH-AGARAN, SHIMABUKURO, Acasio, Fevella, Gabbard, Inouye, Kidani, Kim, Misalucha, Wakai |
HTH, CPN |
HB488 |
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SB836
Long-term Care Insurance; Lapse or Termination; Notice; Kupuna Caucus
RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE.
Requires the thirty-day lapse or termination notices for long-term care policies to be sent by certified mail, priority mail, or commercial delivery service, or other method of delivery requiring proof of delivery. |
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2/12/2021- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, ACASIO, CHANG, IHARA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA, SHIMABUKURO, Baker, Inouye, Kidani, Taniguchi, Wakai |
CPN |
HB489 |
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SB837
Kupuna Caucus; Offenses Against Seniors; Penal Code; Revisions
RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST SENIORS.
Lowers the age at which enhanced penalties apply for crimes against seniors from sixty-two years of age to sixty years of age. Makes commission of certain criminal offenses against a senior's person or property applicable if the perpetrator knows or reasonably should know the senior victim's age. Effective 1/1/2022. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to JDC. |
MORIWAKI, BAKER, CHANG, IHARA, KIDANI, KIM, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA, SHIMABUKURO, Acasio, Gabbard, Inouye, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
JDC |
HB490 |
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SB838 SD1 HD2
Executive Office on Aging; Kupuna Care Program; Kupuna Caregivers Program; Kupuna Care and Caregiver Support Services; Kupuna Caucus
RELATING TO SERVICES FOR KUPUNA.
Allows the executive office of aging to relax the thirty-hour employment requirement for qualified caregivers under the kupuna caregivers program during a governor-declared state of emergency. Allows the kupuna caregivers program to be delivered through either traditional service delivery or kupuna caregiver-directed services. Clarifies that coaches and service providers shall be mandated reporters who have received adult protective services training. Expands the duties of a coach to include assisting the care recipient and caregiver with the enrollment process. Allows funds under the kupuna caregivers program to be issued to the care recipient's financial management service provider. Requires the director of the executive office on aging to submit an annual report to the legislature and adopt administrative rules. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD2) |
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4/21/2021- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-22-21 2:30PM; CR 329. |
MORIWAKI, ACASIO, CHANG, IHARA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA, SHIMABUKURO, Baker, Fevella, Gabbard, Inouye, Keohokalole, Kidani, Wakai |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB491 |
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SB839 SD2
Our Care, Our Choice Act; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Mandatory Waiting Period
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses, in addition to physicians, to practice medical aid in dying in accordance with their scope of practice and prescribing authority. Authorizes psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists, in addition to psychiatrists, psychologists, and clinical social workers, to provide counseling to a qualified patient. Reduces the mandatory waiting period between oral requests from twenty days to fifteen days. Waives the mandatory waiting period for those terminally ill individuals not expected to survive the mandatory waiting period. (SD2) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to HHH, CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
BAKER, ACASIO, CHANG, IHARA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, NISHIHARA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Inouye, Misalucha, Taniguchi |
HHH, CPC, JHA, FIN |
HB487 |
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SB840 SD1
Housing Development; Exempt Projects; Rent-to-Equity
RELATING TO RENT TO BUILD EQUITY.
Requires developers of housing projects that are exempt from certain laws to enter into profit-sharing agreements with the tenants of those properties. Applies to new housing projects approved after July 1, 2021. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, MISALUCHA |
HOU, JDC |
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SB841
Abortion; Pain Capable; Dismemberment; Prohibitions; Exceptions
RELATING TO THE TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY.
Prohibits the abortion of a fetus that is capable of feeling pain. Prohibits abortions by dismemberment. Provides certain exceptions. Establishes penalties. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HTH, JDC. |
FEVELLA, GABBARD |
HTH, JDC |
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SB842
Abortion Survivors; Born Alive Infant; Penalties
RELATING TO CHILDREN.
Ensures the protection and promotion of the health and well-being of all infants born alive in the State. Mandates medically appropriate and reasonable life-saving and life-sustaining medical care and treatment to all born alive infants. Establishes civil and criminal penalties. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HTH, JDC. |
FEVELLA, GABBARD |
HTH, JDC |
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SB843
DOE; Private Trade, Vocational, and Technical School Special Fund; Vocational, Trade, and Career Pathway Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
Authorizes department of education teachers to instruct vocation, technical, or career pathway classes without possessing an applicable bachelor's degree. Expands the sources of moneys that may be deposited into the private trade, vocational, and technical school special fund, and the purposes for which the fund may be used. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
2/12/2021- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, KANUHA, MISALUCHA, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
EDU, WAM/JDC |
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SB844
HHFDC; Current and Returning Resident Down Payment Program; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DOWN PAYMENTS.
Establishes within the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation a current and returning resident down payment program to provide matching funds for the down payment on a primary residence. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to EET/HOU, WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, LEE, Gabbard, Misalucha, Shimabukuro |
EET/HOU, WAM |
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SB845
Net Energy Metering; Electric Utilities; Net Energy Producers; Compensation
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires electric utilities to compensate electricity producers for excess electricity credits. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to EET, CPN. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, LEE |
EET, CPN |
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SB846
Medical Residency; Physician Shortage; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS.
Appropriates funds to support and expand physician residency training programs in state teaching hospitals. Requires dollar-for-dollar matching funds from private funding sources. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HTH/HRE, WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, KANUHA, LEE, Gabbard, Misalucha, Shimabukuro |
HTH/HRE, WAM |
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SB847
Education; Schools; Epinephrine; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires each public or private school to have staff trained in the administration of epinephrine. Requires signs to be displayed in school buildings stating the symptoms of anaphylaxis and the proper method for administering epinephrine. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to EDU/HTH, WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, LEE, MISALUCHA, Shimabukuro |
EDU/HTH, WAM |
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SB848
DOE; Teacher Salaries; Teacher Salary Special Fund; Road Infrastructure; State Highway Fund; GET; Conveyance Tax
RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF TAX REVENUES.
Establishes the teacher salary special fund within the department of education. Requires that a portion of general excise tax revenues collected on new construction of commercial real estate projects be deposited into the state highway fund and the teacher salary special fund. Requires that a portion of conveyance tax revenues be deposited into the state highway fund and the teacher salary special fund. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to EDU/TRS, WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, LEE, Kidani, Misalucha |
EDU/TRS, WAM |
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SB849
General Excise Tax; Exemptions; Food; Medical Services; Feminine Hygiene Products
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Establishes general excise tax exemptions for food, medical services, and feminine hygiene products. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HTH, WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, KANUHA, LEE, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Kidani |
HTH, WAM |
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SB850 SD2
DBEDT; DOT; CARES Act; Broadband; Unserved and Underserved Areas; Digital Equity
RELATING TO BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES.
Creates a task force jointly convened by the department of transportation and department of business, economic development, and tourism to provide equitable broadband access for historically marginalized, unserved, and underserved rural communities. Requires the task force to apply for federal moneys for broadband access. Requires the departments' report to include the findings of the task force and an accounting of amounts received from the CARES Act and Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020 and grants disbursed by the State for broadband infrastructure for rural communities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/17/2021- The committee(s) on HET recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KANUHA, CHANG, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Gabbard, Ihara, Inouye, Riviere |
HET, CPC, FIN |
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SB851 SD1
Wireless Broadband and Communications Networks; Underserved Areas; Unserved Areas; Zoning
RELATING TO WIRELESS BROADBAND NETWORKS.
Clarifies that certain small wireless facilities and associated modified or replaced utility poles shall be classified as permitted uses and shall not be subject to zoning review or zoning approval if they are deployed in an underserved area or unserved area. Defines "underserved area" and "unserved area". (SD1) |
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2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KANUHA, Nishihara |
GVO, JDC |
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SB852
Taxation; Penalties and Interest for Nonpayment and Underpayment
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes reduced taxpayer penalties for nonpayments and underpayments that are due to reasonable cause. Allows a taxpayer to post a bond to avoid penalties and interest. Assesses interest on a deficiency in state income tax payment caused by a change in the taxable income reported on the taxpayer's federal tax return. |
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1/29/2021- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Inouye, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
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SB853
Mega Millions; Powerball; State Lottery; Department of Budget and Finance; Gambling; Hawaii Gambling Corporation ($)
RELATING TO GENERATION OF STATE REVENUES.
Creates a state lottery division within the department of budget and finance with rulemaking authority to implement a state lottery limited to the Powerball and Mega Millions lottery games. Allocates lottery profits to the general fund. Creates lottery and lottery prizes revolving fund. Establishes the Hawaii gaming corporation for the purpose of conducting gambling in Hawaii. Allocates proceeds to capital improvements at public schools and the University of Hawaii system, scholarships and educational loan repayments for medical students who practice in Hawaii for ten years, support for the family practice rural residency program, watershed protection, and reduction and prevention of problem gambling. Appropriates funds. |
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2/8/2021- Re-Referred to JDC/WAM. |
KANUHA |
JDC/WAM |
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SB854
Taxation; Amnesty
RELATING TO TAX PENALTIES.
Establishes a one-time amnesty program for liabilities for taxable years beginning on or transactions occurring on or after 01/01/2010 through taxable periods ending on or transactions occurring on 12/31/2020. Specifies that the amnesty period begins 01/01/2022 and completes no later than 12/31/2022. |
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1/29/2021- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB855 SD1 HD1 CD1
Department of Agriculture; Coffee Berry Borer; Coffee Leaf Rust; Subsidy Program
RELATING TO COFFEE PEST CONTROL.
Extends the sunset date for the coffee berry borer pesticide subsidy program to 6/30/2023 and the program manager position, including the position's civil service and collective bargaining laws exemption, to 6/30/2024. Provides that no single coffee grower shall receive more than $12,000 for each pest per year in subsidies between 6/30/2021 and 7/01/2023. Requires the department of agriculture to compile a list of certain pesticides. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KANUHA |
AGR, FIN |
HB236 |
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SB856
Medical Equipment; Ka‘u Hospital; Computed Tomography; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation
RELATING TO MEDICAL EQUIPMENT.
Requires the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to create a plan to incorporated modern computed tomography equipment at Ka‘u Hospital by July 1, 2023. Requires a report to be delivered to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2022. |
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2/3/2021- Re-Referred to HTH, WAM/JDC. |
KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, Baker |
HTH, WAM/JDC |
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SB857
Kau Hospital; Rural Health Clinic; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Urgent Care; Behavioral Health Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to expand the Kau Rural Health Clinic to improve access to urgent care and outpatient behavioral health services. |
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1/29/2021- Referred to HTH, WAM. |
KANUHA, ACASIO, Inouye |
HTH, WAM |
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SB858 SD1
Community Health Workers; Certification; Training; Department of Health; Task Force
RELATING TO COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS.
Requires the Department of Health to establish a task force to plan the certification and training process for community health workers and submit a report to the legislature. (SD1) |
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3/4/2021- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
KANUHA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Gabbard, Ihara, Inouye, Kidani |
HTH, WAM/CPN |
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SB859
Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AMBULANCES.
Makes an appropriation to establish and fund one advanced life support ambulance based in Makalei on the island of Hawai‘i, including acquisition of a vehicle, equipment, and personnel costs. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HTH, WAM. |
KANUHA, ACASIO, KEITH-AGARAN, Moriwaki, Riviere |
HTH, WAM |
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SB860
Restroom Access; Customer; Retail Establishment
RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY.
Requires a retail establishment with an employee toilet facility to allow a customer suffering from an eligible medical condition to use that restroom during normal business hours, under certain conditions. Exempts a retail establishment and employees from civil liability in allowing an eligible customer to use an employee toilet facility. Establishes fines. |
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1/29/2021- Referred to HTH, JDC. |
KANUHA, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Wakai |
HTH, JDC |
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SB861
Metropolitan Planning Organizations
RELATING TO METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS.
Requires any county with a population greater than 150,000 to establish a metropolitan planning organization. |
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1/29/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KANUHA |
PSM, JDC |
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SB862
Illegal Fireworks; Fines
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Increases the maximum fine that may be assessed per fireworks-related violation from $2,000 to $5,000, provided that the fireworks violation does not otherwise have a specific penalty enumerated in statute. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KANUHA, GABBARD, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, Taniguchi, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
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SB863 SD2
Education; Electrical Capacity; Air Conditioning; Schools; DOE; Report
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS.
Requires the department of education to conduct an electrical assessment on all public and conversion charter schools in the State to determine whether its electrical capacity will allow for the installation of air conditioning units and other air purifying devices and note the level of need in each classroom. Requires the department of education to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature no later than 12/31/2021. (SD2) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KANUHA, Kidani, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB864
Auditors; Charter Schools; Offices; Neighbor Island
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Requires that a minimum of two of the three auditors selected by the authorizer for the State's public charter schools have offices on the neighbor islands. |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to EDN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KANUHA, ACASIO, Inouye, Shimabukuro |
EDN, CPC, FIN |
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SB865
HCDA; Reserved Housing; Cash-in-lieu Payments; Deposit
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Authorizes cash payments made by developers in lieu of providing the required reserved housing units in the development of residential projects for the Hawaii community development authority to be deposited into the rental housing revolving fund. |
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2/4/2021- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
KANUHA |
HOU, WAM |
HB519 |
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SB866 SD2 HD2
HHFDC; Affordable Housing Projects; Fees and Exactions
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Temporarily exempts affordable housing projects by HHFDC from certain state and county fees and exactions related to discretionary approval or ministerial permitting when the projects are exclusively for certain qualified residents. Effective 5/6/2137. Sunsets on 6/30/2027. (HD2) |
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4/7/2021- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KANUHA |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
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SB867 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Low-income Housing Tax Credit Program; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Extends the low-income housing tax credit provisions made by Act 129, Session Laws of Hawaii 2016, under the low-income housing tax credit program, for six years to 12/31/2027. Effective 12/1/2050. (HD1) |
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3/25/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KANUHA |
HSG, FIN |
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SB868 SD1
Tax; Income Tax Credit; Low-income; Renters
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLD RENTERS CREDIT.
Creates income brackets for the low-income renter tax credit. Provides for adjustment of the tax credit amount based on the consumer price index for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021, and beyond. (SD1) |
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2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
HOU, WAM |
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SB869 SD1
State Historic Preservation Division; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires the state historic preservation division to contract its review of proposed state projects, projects on privately owned historic property, and projects affecting historic properties to third party consultants if the projects involve the development of affordable housing and the division, after an initial evaluation, determines it will not be able to complete its review within 60 days. Establishes requirements for qualified third parties providing review services. (SD1) |
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2/26/2021- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KANUHA |
HOU, WAM |
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SB870
Affordable Housing; Electricity; Transit-Oriented Development
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes that whenever the infrastructure or equipment for electric utility service is required to be installed underground for affordable housing within an area that has been designated by a county as a transit-oriented development area, it shall be the responsibility of the electric utility company to install the infrastructure or equipment. |
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2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN/WAM. |
KANUHA |
HOU, CPN/WAM |
HB746 |
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SB871 SD1
Conveyance Tax; Housing; Housing Finance Revolving Fund
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Lowers conveyance tax rates for properties with a value under $2,000,000. Increases conveyance tax rates for investment properties with certain exceptions. Requires a percentage of conveyance taxes collected to be deposited into the housing finance revolving fund. Effective 1/1/2022. (SD1) |
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2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, LEE, MORIWAKI, Acasio, Kidani |
HOU, WAM |
HB624 |
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SB872
Commission on Water Resource Management; Hawaiian Homes Commission Representation
RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Adds the chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the chairperson's designee to serve as an ex officio, voting member on the Commission on Water Resource Management. |
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2/2/2021- Re-Referred to WTL/HWN, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Gabbard |
WTL/HWN, JDC |
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SB873 SD1 HD1 CD1
Contested Cases; Interactive Conference Technology
RELATING TO CONTESTED CASES.
Authorizes contested case hearings to be conducted through the use of interactive conference technology. Effective 10/1/2021. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
SHIMABUKURO, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Acasio |
JHA, FIN |
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SB874
Water Licenses; Water Leases; Minimum Price
RELATING TO WATER RIGHTS.
Sets a minimum price for the disposition of water within the State. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Commission on Water Resources Management, and Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to review and report to the Legislature on the application of the State's statute on minerals and water rights. |
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2/2/2021- Re-Referred to WTL/HWN, CPN/JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, KEOHOKALOLE |
WTL/HWN, CPN/JDC |
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SB875
Administrative Procedure; Expedited Agency Hearings; Criminal Activity
RELATING TO EXPEDITED AGENCY HEARINGS.
Provides for an expedited agency hearing regarding any criminal activity that threatens the health and safety of the community or any drug-related criminal activity. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Gabbard |
GVO, JDC |
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SB876
Historic Preservation Reviews; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Authority
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Removes the need for the department of Hawaiian home lands to consult with the department of land and natural resources on the effect of any proposed project upon historic property or a burial site on land within its jurisdiction. Allows the department of Hawaiian home lands the authority to assume the historic preservation review on any proposed project on historic properties or burial sites on land under its jurisdiction. |
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1/29/2021- Referred to HWN/WTL, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA |
HWN/WTL, JDC |
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SB877
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Independent Legal Counsel
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to retain independent legal counsel as needed. Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to use the services of the Attorney General as needed and when the interests of the State and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands are aligned. Provides that funds owed to independent legal counsel shall be paid by the State. |
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2/10/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM/JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, KEOHOKALOLE |
HWN, WAM/JDC |
HB1391 |
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SB878
Board of Water Supply; County Representation; Hawaiian Home Lands
RELATING TO THE COUNTY BOARDS OF WATER SUPPLY.
Requires each board of water supply to send an annual accounting of water credits to the department of Hawaiian home lands. Requires the boards to annually reserve the water credits requested by the department of Hawaiian home lands. Prohibits counties from withholding any water developed by the department of Hawaiian home lands for the board of water supply's own use and allocation in the negotiation of any water development, water credit, or similar agreement. Requires the counties to credit the department of Hawaiian home lands the full amount of credits justified by the water development. Requires each board of water supply to develop water shortage policies that first require reductions in non-public trust uses of water, including the uses on Hawaiian home lands under section 221 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act rather than equal percentage reductions in use. Requires each county board of water supply to apply for water licenses of any waters they develop or have in their system emanating from state lands under section 171-58 before July 30, 2022. Adds representation of the interests set forth on section 221 of the Hawaiian homes commission Act onto the county boards of water supply. |
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2/2/2021- Re-Referred to WTL/PSM, HWN/JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, KEOHOKALOLE |
WTL/PSM, HWN/JDC |
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SB879
Counties; Infrastructure Maintenance; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
Gives counties jurisdiction over the infrastructure of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands housing developments in their boundaries under specific conditions. Requires counties, under specific conditions, to commence maintenance on that certain infrastructure within sixty days. |
(S)
2/11/2021- Re-Referred to HWN, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Acasio |
HWN, JDC |
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SB880
School Impact Fees; Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts any housing development for the department of Hawaiian home lands from the school impact fee requirement. |
(S)
2/3/2021- Re-Referred to HWN/WTL, WAM/JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, KEOHOKALOLE, Acasio |
HWN/WTL, WAM/JDC |
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SB881
Housing; General Excise Tax Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts housing development for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise taxes. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HWN, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, KEOHOKALOLE, Acasio |
HWN, WAM |
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SB882 SD1
Board of Agriculture; Membership; Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Adds the chairperson of the Hawaiian homes commission to the board of agriculture. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE |
HWN/AEN, JDC |
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SB883
Department of Education; Athletics; Football; Helmets
RELATING TO SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
Requires department of education school football programs to ensure that each non-new football and privately purchased football helmet used in a football program is reconditioned and recertified at least once every two years. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, INOUYE, KANUHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chang, Fevella, Gabbard |
EDU, JDC |
HB537 |
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SB884 SD1
Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Hawaiian Homes Commission; Appraisal; Lease Cancellation; Loan Default; Loan Delinquency; Second Position Loans; Loan Loss Mitigations; Loan Servicing Manual
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Amends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act to require appraisals of improvements to identify the replacement cost or the leasehold market value. Grants authority to DHHL, to authorize second position loans on homestead leases by approved lenders. Requires DHHL to develop and implement a loan servicing manual, subject to commission approval, to standardize loan loss mitigation policies, procedures, and methods. Clarifies that DHHL shall not cancel a lease solely based on a loan default or delinquency unless all loan loss mitigation procedures are exhausted pursuant to the loan services manual. (SD1) |
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2/10/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, Chang, Gabbard, Ihara, Misalucha, Nishihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
HWN, JDC |
HB1124 |
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SB885
Child Protective Act; Family Court; Court-Appointed Attorneys; Indigent Parents
RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.
Requires the family court to appoint counsel to indigent parents in foster care cases and make every effort to do so at the first hearing attended by the parent. |
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2/11/2021- The committee on HMS deferred the measure. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, RIVIERE, English, Gabbard, Ihara, Inouye, Kidani, Misalucha, Moriwaki, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
HMS, WAM/JDC |
HB480 |
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SB886 SD1
Penal Code; Criminal Procedure; Victims and Witnesses of Sexual Offenses; Right to Speedy Trial; Child Abuse; Expedited Criminal Proceedings
RELATING TO SPEEDY TRIALS.
Creates a statutory right of victims and witnesses of sexual offenses under part V of chapter 707, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to a speedy trial in criminal cases involving adult defendants. Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial in order to minimize the length of time a child abuse victim or minor witness must endure the stress of the proceedings. Effective 5/1/2029. (SD1) |
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2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, CHANG, GABBARD, KIM, MISALUCHA, Baker, Kidani, Nishihara |
HMS, JDC |
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SB887
Unfunded Liabilities; EUTF; Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund; Stabilization Fund; Establishment
RELATING TO UNFUNDED LIABILITIES.
Establishes the stabilization fund. Caps employer contributions to the other post-employment benefits trust fund. Transfers excess funds over the established cap from other post-employment benefits trust fund to the stabilization fund to cover cost increases of providing health and other benefits plans for active employees and retirees and their dependents. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, Acasio, Baker, Kidani, Nishihara |
LCA, WAM |
HB276 |
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SB888
Forest Biomass; Energy Production; Renewable Feedstocks; Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit
RELATING TO REFORESTATION.
Amends and clarifies "renewable feedstocks" for purposes of the renewable fuels production tax credit to conform with federal statutes and the Environmental Protection Agency's directive. |
(S)
2/8/2021- Re-Referred to AEN/EET, JDC/WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Baker, Nishihara |
AEN/EET, JDC/WAM |
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SB889
Biomass; Fossil Fuel; Environmental Impact Statements
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Adds definitions of "biomass" and "fossil fuels", and amends the definition of "power generating facility" for purposes of environmental impact statements. |
(S)
2/8/2021- Re-Referred to AEN/EET, JDC/WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Baker, Kim, Nishihara |
AEN/EET, JDC/WAM |
HB696 |
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SB890 SD1
OHA Board of Trustees; Election
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Requires that, beginning 1/1/2024, of the four seats on the office of Hawaiian affairs board of trustees without an island residency requirement, two shall require residency in an urban district and two shall require residency in a rural district. Requires one urban district candidate and one rural district candidate to be elected in any election cycle. Limits voting for board of trustees seats with a residency requirement to voters who have residency on the same island or in the same district. Changes the term of the member who receives the lowest number of votes in the 2022 general election to serve a term of two years and a term of four years after the general election of 2024. (SD1) |
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2/10/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, English, Ihara, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
HWN, JDC |
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SB891 SD2 HD1
HHCA; Beneficiaries; DHHL; Inter-agency Council; Legal Counsel; LRB; Study
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Establishes requirements for Hawaiian home lands beneficiary consultation. Amends the membership requirements for the Hawaiian homes commission. Requires quarterly reporting on land dispositions and lease cancellations. Authorizes the governor to establish an inter-agency council, based on a recommendation from the Hawaiian homes commission. Requires DHHL to develop and implement a loan servicing manual. Allows the Hawaiian homes commission to retain separate legal counsel or use the services of the attorney general, as needed. Requires the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study on the potential effects of creating a position for the director of Hawaiian home lands that is separate from the chairperson of the Hawaiian homes commission. Effective 7/1/3021. (HD1) |
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3/24/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
SHIMABUKURO, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, Chang, Gabbard, Misalucha, San Buenaventura |
JHA, FIN |
HB1123 |
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SB892 SD1
Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Beneficiary Consultation; Leases; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Defines "beneficiary consultation". Prohibits the department of Hawaiian home lands from disposing or extending a general lease to non-beneficiaries, unless there are no applicants seeking to enter into a general lease to the use and occupancy of a tract of Hawaiian home lands. Requires the department to notify beneficiaries through beneficiary consultation prior to the disposition of Hawaiian home lands. Adds language to require Section 204 lessees mandate homestead beneficiary agreements. Prohibits the department from establishing additional criteria to enter into a general lease with an applicant, under certain conditions. Specifies that the department may grant a license or enter into a general lease, under certain conditions. Allocates the interest or other earnings from the Hawaiian home loan fund and Hawaiian home general loan fund into their respective funds, under certain conditions. Requires the department to submit a quarterly report to the legislature and beneficiaries. Authorizes the department to negotiate with homestead association governed water agencies to maintain water systems prior to other service providers, under certain conditions. (SD1) |
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2/10/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, Chang, Gabbard, Kidani, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
HWN, WAM/JDC |
HB1122 |
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SB893
Midwives; Licensure; Direct-entry Midwives; Traditional Midwives; Exemption
RELATING TO MIDWIVES.
Amends various provisions related to the licensure of midwives. Allows direct-entry midwives to practice midwifery under certain conditions. |
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1/29/2021- Referred to HTH/CPN, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, GABBARD, Fevella, Kidani |
HTH/CPN, JDC |
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SB894
Taxation; Electronic Smoking Devices; E-Liquid; Tobacco Products
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Includes e-liquid and electronic smoking devices within the definition of "tobacco products", as used in the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Establishes a tax of twenty per cent for the wholesale price for electronic smoking devices and 10 cents for each milliliter of e-liquid. Allocates a portion of funds collected on excise taxes on electronic smoking devices and e liquids to the trauma system special fund, community health centers special fund, and emergency medical services special fund. |
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2/9/2021- The committee(s) on HTH deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-10-21 1:00PM; Via Videoconference. |
SHIMABUKURO, BAKER, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Moriwaki |
HTH, WAM |
HB630 |
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SB895
Fireworks; Aerial Devices; Surcharge
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Allows consumer fireworks and aerial devices to be used between sunset and midnight on New Year's Eve and the Fourth of July. Imposes a one per cent surcharge on the sale of commercial fireworks and aerial devices. |
(S)
2/3/2021- Re-Referred to PSM, WAM/JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, KIDANI, Baker, Riviere |
PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB896
Financial Hardship; Traffic Offenses; Contumacious Nonpayment
RELATING TO FINANCIAL HARDSHIP.
Provides judges with greater discretion to adjust the amount owed or financial circumstances by a person who violates certain traffic offenses based on the person's inability to pay. Decreases the imprisonment term to contumacious nonpayment ratio. Increases the amount of credit given to a person committed for contumacious nonpayment. |
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1/29/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, LEE, Fevella, Kidani, Riviere |
PSM, JDC |
HB631 |
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SB897
Pilot Project; Tier 1 Beaches; DOH; Staphylococcus Aureus; Testing ($)
RELATING TO WATER CIRCULATION.
Requires the department of health to establish a two-year pilot project to test Tier 1 beaches for Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus not less than monthly. Requires a report to the legislature before the regular sessions of 2022, 2023, and 2024. |
(S)
2/3/2021- Re-Referred to HTH, WAM/JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, FEVELLA, GABBARD, LEE, Kidani, Moriwaki |
HTH, WAM/JDC |
HB626 |
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SB898
Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum; State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP MUSEUM.
Appropriates federal funds to support the work of the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HWN/LCA, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, FEVELLA, KANUHA, Gabbard, Kidani, Moriwaki, Taniguchi |
HWN/LCA, WAM |
HB623 |
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SB899
Office of Hawaiian Affairs; State Council on Mental Health; Native Hawaiian Health Practices
RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE STATE COUNCIL ON MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires that at least 3 members of the state council on mental health have demonstrated knowledge of or work experience involving Native Hawaiian concepts of well-being, culturally-grounded mental health methodologies, or traditional healing or health practices. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HTH/HWN, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, FEVELLA, Gabbard, Kanuha, Kidani |
HTH/HWN, JDC |
HB628 |
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SB900 SD2
DHS; HSCSW; Maternal Health Equity; Standards of Care; Implicit Bias Training
RELATING TO MATERNAL HEALTH.
Requires the department of human services to collect and report data on severe maternal morbidity incidents, disaggregated by county, race, and ethnicity. Requires the department of human services to develop and the Hawaii state commission on the status of women to administer implicit bias training for health care professionals in perinatal facilities. Effective 5/1/2029. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2021- The committee(s) on HHH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, LEE, Gabbard |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
HB698 |
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SB901
Unemployment Insurance; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to open at least one office in each county for claimants wishing to file for unemployment insurance in person. Requires state library employees to minimally assist claimants wishing to file for unemployment insurance using public access computers at the library. Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to hire or reassign staff to increase capacity of processing unemployment insurance claims. Requires the department to complete its computer upgrade and modification project within six months of this Acts passage. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to LCA/EDU, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, LEE |
LCA/EDU, WAM |
HB634 |
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SB902
Federal Lands; Makua Valley; Transition; Task Force; DLNR
RELATING TO FEDERAL LANDS.
Establishes within the department of land and natural resources a Makua Valley task force to prepare for the transition of the management of the Makua military reservation from the United States Army upon the expiration of the Army's lease for the land. Requires a report to the legislature. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to PSM/WTL, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, LEE, Gabbard |
PSM/WTL, WAM |
HB547 |
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SB903
Rent Stabilization; Rent Stabilization Advisory Working Group
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Limits monthly rent increases for certain dwelling units to an unspecified per cent for the term of the rental agreement or every 12 months, whichever period is longer. Prohibits rent increases due to the landlord's negative cash flow resulting from refinancing or purchasing the rental dwelling unit. Establishes a rent stabilization advisory working group to advise on matters relating to the stabilization of certain dwelling unit rental amounts. Requires the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study on actions that other states have taken to incentivize landlords to stabilize rents. |
(S)
2/9/2021- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, LEE |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB632 |
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SB904
Residential Property; Nonresident Aliens; Prohibitions
RELATING TO PROPERTY.
Prohibits nonresident aliens and businesses and trusts that are significantly controlled by nonresident aliens from acquiring certain residential property in the State, except as otherwise provided by law. |
(S)
2/10/2021- Re-Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC. |
FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, Shimabukuro |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB905 SD1
State Council on Mental Health; Native Hawaiian Health Practices
RELATING TO THE STATE COUNCIL ON MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the state council on mental health to include an unspecified number of members with demonstrated knowledge of or work experience involving native Hawaiian health practices. Takes effect 5/6/2137. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to HHH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, Keohokalole, Kidani, Misalucha, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
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SB906
UH; President of UH; Chancellor
RELATING TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM.
Prohibits the president of the university of Hawaii from serving concurrently as a campus chancellor. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HRE, JDC. |
FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, Chang, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
HRE, JDC |
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SB907
DHHL; DLNR; UH; Public Notice; Land Use; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE.
Establishes enhanced public notice requirements for change in land use by the department of Hawaiian home lands, department of land and natural resources, or the university of Hawaii and boundary changes by the land use commission. Requires approval of the project by the community through a referendum of nearby adult residents except for projects within the Mauna Kea science reserve, which require a referendum by all adult residents of the county in which the Mauna Kea science reserve is located. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HWN/WTL, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA, MISALUCHA |
HWN/WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB908 SD1
Driver's License; Expiration and Renewal; Kupuna
RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Extends the renewal period from two years to four years for licensees who are seventy-two years of age or older but younger than eighty years of age; provided their driving record does not include two or more moving traffic violation convictions after the licensee attained the age of seventy-two years. Defines moving traffic violation. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KIM, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Baker, English, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
TRS, JDC |
HB458 |
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SB909
DBEDT; Internet; Title I
RELATING TO INTERNET ACCESS.
Requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism to develop a plan to ensure that all communities in the State having schools receiving federal Title I education funds have high-speed broadband internet access. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to EET/GVO, WAM. |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, FEVELLA, IHARA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Gabbard, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
EET/GVO, WAM |
HB615 |
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SB910
HPHA; Public Housing; Internet; Pilot Program; Distance Learning; Kuhio Park Terrace; Puuwai Momi; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to establish a pilot program to ensure that all housing units in the Kuhio Park Terrace and Puuwai Momi public housing complexes are provided with sufficient internet speeds and connection quality. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HMS/HOU, WAM. |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KIM, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Gabbard, Ihara, Shimabukuro |
HMS/HOU, WAM |
HB1387 |
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SB911 SD1
Grants; Requirements; Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations
RELATING TO GRANTS.
Clarifies existing, and establishes new, grant application process and eligibility requirements for organizations, including nonprofit organizations, that may receive a grant from the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2021- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 20 |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, LEE, WAKAI, Fevella, Gabbard, Ihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
ECD, FIN |
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SB912 SD1 HD1
Employees' Retirement System; Retirement Benefits; Felony Convictions; Forfeiture
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Authorizes a court to order the forfeiture of one half of the employees' retirement system (ERS) benefits of an ERS member, former member, or retirant upon conviction of the individual for a felony related to the state or county employment of the individual. Authorizes designated beneficiaries to receive the ERS benefits to which the member, former member, or retirant would be entitled under this section upon the death of the member, former member, or retirant. Prohibits designated beneficiaries convicted of a felony under the same set of circumstances as the member, former member, or retirant who was subject to forfeiture of ERS benefits from receiving benefits. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Wildberger voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, IHARA, INOUYE, LEE, RHOADS, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Baker, Fevella, Gabbard, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
LAT, JHA, FIN |
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SB913 SD2 HD2
Sustainable Electronics Management; Electronic Device and Television Donation; Nonprofit Organizations; Reuse
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE ELECTRONICS MANAGEMENT.
Requires persons in counties having a population greater than seven hundred fifty thousand who receive state funds and state financial assistance to donate unnecessary but functioning electronic devices and televisions to nonprofit organizations that will refurbish and distribute them to eligible persons in the State. Sets reporting requirements for donating entities, nonprofit refurbishers, and the department of accounting and general services. Sets administrative penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) LoPresti voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Dela Cruz, English, Fevella, Ihara, Kim, Shimabukuro |
GVR, HET, FIN |
HB516 |
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SB914
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Public Housing; Broadband Access; Study; Legislative Reference Bureau
RELATING TO BROADBAND ACCESS.
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct a study on the state of broadband access in all public housing projects in the State. Requires the Public Housing Authority to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature prior to the convening of the regular session of 2022. Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to request assistance from the Legislative Reference Bureau as may be necessary. |
(S)
2/3/2021- Re-Referred to HMS/GVO, WAM/JDC. |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, ENGLISH, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIM, LEE, RHOADS, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Baker, Dela Cruz, Fevella, Gabbard, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
HMS/GVO, WAM/JDC |
HB616 |
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SB915 SD1
Special License Plates; Duke Kahanamoku; Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Duke Kahanamoku. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI |
TRS, WAM |
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SB916 SD1
Transient Accommodations Tax; Hawaiian Music and Dance
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Specifies that the $1,000,000 of transient accommodations tax revenues currently allocated to operate a Hawaiian center and the museum of Hawaiian music and dance may also be used to plan, design, and construct these facilities at an unspecified location. Identifies Waikiki as the future location for the Hawaiian center and museum of Hawaiian music and dance. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI |
EET, WAM |
HB1165 |
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SB917
Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program; Unserved Areas; Hawaii Broadband Infrastructure Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes the broadband infrastructure grant program to award grants to applicants to extend deployment of infrastructure used to provide broadband service to unserved areas of the State. Amends the Hawaii technology loan revolving fund to change it to the Hawaii broadband infrastructure fund, including the types of funds deposited into the fund. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the broadband infrastructure grant program. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
WAKAI |
GVO, WAM |
HB1191 |
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SB918
University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund; University of Hawaii Foundation
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Removes the $3 million cap on the amount the University of Hawaii System can expend from the University of Hawaii tuition and fees special fund for the University of Hawaii Foundation. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
WAKAI |
HRE, WAM |
HB315 |
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SB919
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Radio Broadcasting Stations; Advertisements
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts from the general excise tax the sales of advertisements by radio broadcasting stations. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
WAKAI |
CPN, WAM |
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SB920 SD2 HD2
Clean Ground Transportation Goals; Fleet Procurement; Carbon Footprint Reduction
RELATING TO STATE LIGHT DUTY VEHICLES.
Part I: Prioritizes the purchases of certain medium- and heavy-duty motor vehicles by state agencies. Establishes clean ground transportation goals for state agencies to achieve a one hundred per cent light-duty motor vehicles zero-emission fleet by December 31, 2035. Part II: Authorizes the department of accounting and general services to approve state fleet acquisitions, including zero emission vehicle requirements for light-duty passenger cars and light-duty multipurpose passenger vehicles and trucks and allowance for exemptions. Part III: Requires state and county agencies to purchase building materials for the project that reduce the carbon footprint of the project whenever feasible and cost-effective. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
WAKAI |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB921 SD2
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; DOTAX; Public Disclosure
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit by reducing the cap amount per qualified production to $12,000,000. Requires the Department of Taxation to make a public disclosure identifying the names of the taxpayers who are receiving the tax credits and the total amount of tax credit received. Establishes an exception to the general prohibition against the Department of Taxation disclosing tax returns and return information. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/23/2021- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Okimoto, Wildberger voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ward voting no (1) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
WAKAI |
ECD, FIN |
HB1174 |
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SB922 SD1
Liquor License; Liquor Commission; Criminal History
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
Limits the period of years that criminal convictions may be used by the liquor commission in review of an application to the most recent ten years. Mandates an applicant to disclose specific disqualifying convictions related to certain federal and state laws related to products regulated pursuant to chapters 51 or 52 of the Internal Revenue Code or the Federal Alcohol Administration Act. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
WAKAI |
CPN, JDC |
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SB923
Swimming Pools; Artificial Water Bodies; Recreational Bathing; Recreational Therapy
RELATING TO POOLS.
Defines "swimming pool" for the purposes of administrative rules to mean impervious, artificial bodies of water used for swimming, diving, or recreational bathing or therapy. |
(S)
2/10/2021- The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
WAKAI |
HTH, JDC |
HB104 |
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SB924
SunStrong LLC; Special Purpose Revenue Bonds ($)
RELATING TO THE SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST SUNSTRONG LLC.
Extends the authorization to issue special purpose revenue bonds for SunStrong LLC. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WAM. |
WAKAI |
WAM |
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SB925 SD2
Secondhand Dealers; Automated Recycling Kiosk
RELATING TO SECONDHAND DEALERS.
Clarifies that the secondhand dealers law applies to a secondhand dealer's operation of an automated recycling kiosk. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/12/2021- Re-referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 23 |
WAKAI |
CPC, JHA |
HB352 |
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SB926
Transient Accommodations Tax; Repeal of Certain Allocations
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Repeals the allocation of excess transient accommodations tax revenues to the Turtle Bay conservation easement special fund, for the operation of a Hawaiian center and the museum of Hawaiian music and dance, to the counties, and to the special land and development fund. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to EET/PSM, WAM. |
WAKAI |
EET/PSM, WAM |
HB321 |
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SB927 SD1
Taxation; Qualified High Technology Business; Stock Options; Exclusion
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Provides that up to $50,000 per year in income earned and proceeds derived from stock options or stock by an employee from a qualified high technology business, as defined therein, or an investor who qualifies for a high technology business investment tax credit, shall be excluded from taxation, provided that amounts in excess of $50,000 in the taxable year shall be taxed at the applicable income tax rate. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, MISALUCHA, Baker, Chang, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
EET, WAM |
HB316 |
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SB928 SD1
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Culture and Arts; Performing Arts
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Allows the works of art special fund to be used for performing arts, under certain conditions. Defines performing arts. (SD1) |
(S)
2/25/2021- The committee on WAM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 03-02-21 10:05AM; CR 211 & Videoconference. |
WAKAI, BAKER, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Inouye, Shimabukuro |
GVO, LCA/WAM |
HB760 |
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SB929 SD1
Renewable Energy; Public Utilities Commission; Electric Public Utilities
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Provides for timely review by the public utilities commission in its decision-making process regarding proposed renewable energy projects. Requires timely completion of the interconnection process by electric public utilities. Allows electric public utilities and developers to agree to extend the timely completion of the interconnection process. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, GABBARD, INOUYE, KIDANI, Dela Cruz, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
EET, CPN/WAM |
HB560 |
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SB930 SD1
Renewable Energy; Transmission Lines; Timely Interconnection
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Facilitates the timely interconnection and transmission lines for renewable energy projects. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, GABBARD, INOUYE, KIDANI, Dela Cruz, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
EET, CPN/WAM |
HB115 |
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SB931 SD2
Renewable Energy Generation; Fossil Fuel; Prohibition; Public Utilities Commission
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Prohibits, after December 31, 2045, the approval or extension of any electricity generation facility that applies or proposes to use fossil fuels to generate electricity or store electricity into a public utility grid-tied energy storage system resource. Prohibits, after December 31, 2045, the use of fossil fuels for the generation or storage or electricity. Prohibits the Public Utilities Commission from approving applications or proposals for public utility cost recovery from any generation or storage facilities that use fossil fuels, except in certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
WAKAI, CHANG, GABBARD, INOUYE, KIDANI, Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB111 |
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SB932 SD2 HD1 CD1
Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Fund; Building Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund; Energy Financing for State Agencies; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Green Infrastructure Loans; Green Infrastructure Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Establishes the clean energy and energy efficiency revolving loan fund. Repeals the building energy efficiency revolving loan fund. Authorizes moneys in the green infrastructure special fund to be used to finance the option to purchase solar energy systems and other clean energy equipment, including the purchase or lease of electric vehicles. Clarifies the definitions of loan program and green infrastructure loans as they relate to the issuance of GEMS bonds. Appropriates an unspecified amount out of the clean energy and energy efficiency revolving loan fund. Appropriates funds to provide loans or other financial assistance to eligible borrowers for clean energy investments. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
WAKAI, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, Chang, Gabbard, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB1172 |
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SB933 SD1
Information Technology Steering Committee; Term Limits
RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STEERING COMMITTEE.
Preserves the continuity of the Information Technology Steering Committee (ITSC) by establishing four-year terms for its members, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Redefines the composition of the committee by allowing the Superintendent of Education and the President of the University of Hawaii to each appoint one member and decreasing the number of members appointed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Requires the Chief Information Officer to present the Office of Enterprise Technology Services annual report to ITSC prior to submitting it to the Legislature before the convening of each Regular Session. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
WAKAI, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, Chang, Gabbard, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
GVO, JDC |
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SB934 HD1 CD1
Measurement Standards; Hydrogen Fuel Exemption
RELATING TO MEASUREMENT STANDARDS.
Exempts hydrogen fuels from petroleum product measurement requirements. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
WAKAI, CHANG, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Gabbard, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB113 |
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SB935 SD2 HD2
Office of Aerospace Development; Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems; Transfer; University of Hawaii; Appropriation
RELATING TO AEROSPACE.
Establishes the Office of Aerospace Development in the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation instead of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Repeals references to the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems. Transfers the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems to the Office of Aerospace Development. Allows the Aerospace Advisory Committee to select the Director of the Office of Aerospace Development. Reduces the number of members on the Aerospace Advisory Committee. Appropriates funds to UH. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
4/19/2021- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 559). |
WAKAI, MISALUCHA, Chang, Kidani, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
ECD, FIN |
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SB936 SD2 HD1 CD1
Seizure First Aid; Department of Health
RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH.
Authorizes the department of health to disseminate information on seizure first aid. Authorizes employers to disseminate information on seizure first aid provided by the department of health to their employees at the employer's workplace. Sunsets 6/30/2026. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
WAKAI, GABBARD, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, Chang, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
HB731 |
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SB937
Tax Credits; Specified Economic Activities; Public Disclosure
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to make a public disclosure identifying the names of the taxpayers who are receiving certain tax credits and the total amount of tax credit received for specific economic activities. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to EET, WAM. |
WAKAI, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Chang, Gabbard, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
EET, WAM |
HB1273 |
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SB938 SD1
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Tourism Emergency Special Fund; Authorized Uses
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Specifies that moneys in the tourism emergency special fund are to be used exclusively for emergency measures directly related to safety and security initiatives necessary to respond to any tourism emergency. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
WAKAI, CHANG, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Gabbard, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
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SB939 HD2 CD1
Juneteenth; Day of Observance
RELATING TO JUNETEENTH DAY.
Establishes June 19 of each year as Juneteenth. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
WAKAI, CHANG, GABBARD, MISALUCHA, Baker, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
CAI, JHA, FIN |
HB1308 |
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SB940
Opioids; Initial Prescription; Acute Pain; Providers; Verbal Discussion; Risks
RELATING TO OPIOIDS.
Requires providers authorized to prescribe opioids to discuss with patients certain risks associated with controlled substances that are opioids prior to issuing initial opioid prescriptions for the treatment of acute pain. Requires providers to include a note acknowledging the discussion of the risks associated with opioids in the patient's medical record. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HTH, CPN/JDC. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, CHANG, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
HTH, CPN/JDC |
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SB941
DLNR; Work-From-Home; Task Force; Conservation; Fossil Fuel
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires the chairperson of the board of land and natural resources to establish a task force to make recommendations on how to allow public and private employees to work at least one day a week to protect the environment, reduce wear on infrastructure, decrease traffic congestion, and reduce motor vehicle accidents. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL/LCA, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, Kidani, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
WTL/LCA, WAM |
HB1234 |
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SB942
Board of Agriculture; Public Utilities Commission; Solar Energy Facility; Letter of Attestation; Power Purchase Agreements
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Authorizes the board of agriculture to issue a letter of attestation for solar energy facilities, under certain conditions. Prohibits the public utilities commission from approving a power purchase agreement for a solar energy facility on certain lands without a letter of attestation from the board of agriculture. Clarifies the conditions in which a solar energy facility can operate on class B or C lands. |
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1/29/2021- Referred to AEN/EET, CPN. |
GABBARD, CHANG, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Ihara, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
AEN/EET, CPN |
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SB943
Department of Education; Food Services; Student Meals Program; Local Agricultural Products; Cost Analysis
RELATING TO SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAMS.
Requires the department of education conduct a comprehensive cost analysis of the department's food services and student meals programs to, in part, increase the use of locally grown agricultural products. Requires a report to the legislature. |
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1/29/2021- Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Kidani, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
EDU/AEN, WAM |
HB443 |
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SB944
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Department of Agriculture; Measurement Standards
RELATING TO MEASUREMENT STANDARDS.
Transfers the oversight and regulation of measurement standards in the State from the department of agriculture to the department of commerce and consumer affairs. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to AEN, CPN. |
GABBARD, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
AEN, CPN |
HB549 |
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SB945
CIP; 14th Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 14th senatorial district. |
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1/29/2021- Referred to WAM. |
KIM |
WAM |
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SB946 SD2
Commercial Rent Relief; Grant Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENT RELIEF.
Establishes a Commercial Rent Relief Grant Program. Requires that the commercial rent relief grants be given priority for moneys received through federal funding. Appropriates an unspecified amount to the emergency and budget reserve fund for the program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/12/2021- Referred to PDP/ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 23 |
WAKAI, CHANG, INOUYE, KIM, Gabbard, Kanuha, Kidani, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
PDP/ECD, CPC, FIN |
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SB947 SD2 HD1
Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; DBEDT
RELATING TO A BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE.
Establishes the Hawaii broadband and digital equity office within the department of business, economic development, and tourism. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
WAKAI |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
HB1251 |
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SB948
Sidewalks; Priority List; Department of Transportation; Counties
RELATING TO SIDEWALKS.
Requires the department of transportation and each county's transportation department to create and maintain a priority list of sidewalk installation and improvement projects and to publish the priority list on their respective websites. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC. |
WAKAI |
TRS/PSM, JDC |
HB1081 |
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SB949
Kalihi; Oahu Community Correctional Center Site; Redevelopment; Working Group
RELATING TO THE OAHU COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER SITE.
Establishes the Oahu community correctional center site redevelopment working group to bring together state and county agencies, private entities, and the broader Kalihi community to examine how to best utilize the Oahu community correctional center site and the surrounding area after the correctional center is relocated to a new location and identify, work through, and recommend solutions to issues relating to the redevelopment. |
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2/9/2021- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
WAKAI |
PSM, WAM |
HB621 |
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SB950 SD1
Tourism Special Fund; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Administrative Expenses
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Requires that the 3.5% cap on spending from the tourism special fund include all governance and employment expenses and organization-wide costs as administrative expenses. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
WAKAI |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
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SB951
UH Tuition Waivers; Military; Children
RELATING TO TUITION WAIVERS.
Requires UH and the community colleges under certain circumstances to waive tuition for dependent children of service-connected one hundred per cent disability veterans and active or reserve members of the armed forces who were killed in action. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HRE/PSM, WAM. |
NISHIHARA, CHANG, GABBARD, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Inouye, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
HRE/PSM, WAM |
HB426 |
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SB952
Parolees; Higher Education; University of Hawaii; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PAROLE.
Establishes a parolee higher education pilot program that allows parolees to take classes up to twelve semester credits at no charge to the parolee; provided that the classes are taken within five years after release from a correctional institution and provided further that the parolee does not break or violate the terms of parole and other laws. Sunsets June 1, 2025. |
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1/29/2021- Referred to HRE/PSM, WAM. |
NISHIHARA, CHANG, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
HRE/PSM, WAM |
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SB953
Disaster Preparedness; Building Codes; Building Permits
RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
Beginning 1/1/2022, prohibits the issuance of building permits for new building construction unless the applicant provides sufficient proof that the building will be able to withstand category four hurricanes. Beginning 1/1/2022, requires building permits to be obtained for work performed for state government agencies on all new public buildings, and requires new public buildings to be designed to withstand category five hurricanes. |
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1/29/2021- Referred to PSM/GVO, JDC. |
NISHIHARA, CHANG, INOUYE, Baker, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
PSM/GVO, JDC |
HB425 |
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SB954
Wagering Winnings; Tax Exemption; Waiver Program
RELATING TO TAX RELIEF.
Establishes a waiver program where for a fee a taxpayer may exempt from income taxation gambling winnings legally acquired outside of the State during a consecutive 5-day period, beginning 01/01/22. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
NISHIHARA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Shimabukuro |
JDC, WAM |
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SB955
Fishing; Administrative Inspections; Enforcement of Fishing Regulations; Conservation and Resources Officers
RELATING TO FISHING.
Authorizes a police officer or conservation and resources officer of the department of land and natural resources to conduct an administrative inspection, without a search warrant, if the law enforcement officer has reason to believe that certain aquatic life is taken or held for sale, storage, or transportation in violation of the laws relating to fishing rights and regulations. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to PSM/WTL, JDC. |
RIVIERE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Gabbard, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
PSM/WTL, JDC |
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SB956
Historic Preservation; Civil and Administrative Violation; Archaeological Activities
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Makes it a civil and administrative violation for any person to engage in certain archaeological activities without obtaining the required permission or approval from the department of land and natural resources. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
RIVIERE, ACASIO, CHANG, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Gabbard, Kim, Shimabukuro |
WTL, JDC |
HB320 |
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SB957
Counties; Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit; Wind-powered Energy Systems; Wind Turbines; Urban Lands; Rural Lands; Setback Requirement
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires each county to adopt ordinances that require wind turbines and other wind-powered energy systems to be set back at least 10 feet for each 1 foot of the system's height, measured from the highest vertical extension of the system, from all property lines on any land classified as urban or rural land. |
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1/29/2021- Referred to PSM/EET, JDC. |
RIVIERE, ACASIO, FEVELLA, LEE, Ihara, Kim, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
PSM/EET, JDC |
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SB958
Wind Turbine Blade; Blade Parts; Disposal; Prohibition
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE.
Prohibits the disposal of a wind turbine blade, or parts of a wind turbine blade, in any landfill in the State. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to AEN/EET, JDC. |
RIVIERE, ACASIO, Gabbard, Kim, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
AEN/EET, JDC |
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SB959
Public Charter Schools
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Requires that members of the public charter school commission be appointed by the governor or various members of the legislature. Automatically allows public and private postsecondary institutions and county and state agencies to authorize public charter schools. Clarifies the procedures for establishment of a new start-up and conversion charter school. Repeals language prohibiting authorizers from providing technical support to prospective charter school applicants. Provides the board of education with the power to penalize public charter school authorizers. |
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1/29/2021- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
DELA CRUZ |
EDU, JDC |
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SB960
Procurement Code; Government Purchases; Plastic Containers; Prohibition
RELATING TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT.
Prohibits the expenditure of state funds by state agencies for the purchase of beverages in plastic bottles or rigid plastic containers, except under certain circumstances. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
DELA CRUZ |
GVO, JDC |
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SB961
DOH; Clean Water Branch; Water Pollution; Working Group; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
Requires the department of health clean water branch to establish a working group and conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing pollution netting technology on the State's storm water drainage systems. |
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2/8/2021- Re-Referred to AEN, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
AEN, WAM |
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SB962 SD2
Director of Finance; University of Hawaii; NELHA; Makai Research Pier; Transfer; GO Bonds ($)
RELATING TO THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.
Transfers operational authority of the Makai Research Pier to the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority. Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds for the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority to repair and upgrade the pier. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to WAL, HET, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
DELA CRUZ |
WAL, HET, FIN |
HB1280 |
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SB963
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; HK Management, LLC ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST HK MANAGEMENT, LLC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist HK Management, LLC, in planning, designing, constructing, reconstructing, renovating, acquiring, equipping, and improving surf industry center facilities. |
(S)
2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
EET, WAM |
HB1289 |
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SB964 SD1
Solid Waste; Waste or Disposal Facility; Buffer Zone; Exemptions; Artisan-scale Composting Program; Department of Health
RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Broadens the definition of "food waste" as used in integrated solid waste management. Excludes facilities designed primarily for composting organic material such as food waste and green waste, on-site school campus food waste programs, and recycling drop-off facilities from the requirement that disposal facilities shall not be constructed, modified, or expanded without first establishing a buffer zone of no less than one-half mile from the nearest residential, school, or hospital property line. Establishes a class of artisan-scale composting operations exempt from department of health regulations to divert organic materials from Hawaii's landfills. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/25/2021- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
AEN, JDC |
HB856 |
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SB965
Wage and Hour Law; Minimum Wage; Tip Credit
RELATING TO ESSENTIAL WAGES FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS.
Requires the department of taxation to share information with the department of labor and industrial relations for the purposes of enforcing the tip credit. Requires the department of taxation to provide an online tool or program to employers to determine compliance with the tip credit. Increases the minimum wage to $15.00 per hour by 2024 and indexes future annual increases to the median wage for all occupations in the State. Beginning 01/01/2022, adjusts the tip credit to 50 cents for every dollar above a certain amount. Requires written notice to an affected tipped employee. |
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1/29/2021- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Ihara, Shimabukuro |
LCA, WAM |
HB1201 |
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SB966
Menstrual Equity; Menstrual Products; Department of Education; Public Schools; Secondary Schools
RELATING TO MENSTRUAL EQUITY.
Requires the department of education to make menstrual products available for free to students on public secondary school campuses. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
EDU, JDC |
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SB967
Public School Food Programs; Farm to School; Department of Education; Procurement; Geographic Preference; Locally Grown Food; Exemption
RELATING TO FARM TO SCHOOL PROCUREMENT.
Requires the department of education to establish rules for the procurement of goods and services related to the administration of food programs at public schools that incorporate a geographic preference for unprocessed locally grown and locally raised food products. Except for the provision relating to Hawaii products, exempts the department's food program from the Hawaii public procurement code. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
EDU/AEN, WAM |
HB702 |
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SB968
Department of Environmental Protection; Establishment; Transfer of Functions; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Department of Agriculture; Department of Health
RELATING TO A DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Establishes the department of environmental protection. Transfers jurisdiction of certain functions and employees of the department of land and natural resources, department of agriculture, and department of health to the department of environmental protection. |
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1/29/2021- Referred to AEN/WTL/GVO, JDC. |
ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Ihara, Kanuha, Shimabukuro |
AEN/WTL/GVO, JDC |
HB423 |
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SB969 SD2 HD2
Animal Fur Products; Manufacture and Sale; Prohibition
RELATING TO ANIMAL FUR PRODUCTS.
Beginning January 1, 2022, prohibits the manufacture or importation for sale of certain animal fur products in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
4/19/2021- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 559). |
KEOHOKALOLE, GABBARD, KIDANI, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
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SB970 SD2 HD2
Telehealth; Physician-patient Relationship; Establishment
RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.
Authorizes the establishment of a physician-patient relationship via a telehealth interaction if the physician is licensed to practice medicine in the State. (HD2) |
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4/21/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KIDANI, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Acasio, Fevella, Gabbard, Kim, Moriwaki, Riviere, Wakai |
PDP/HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB473 |
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SB971
Governor; Emergency Powers; Hospitals; Elective Surgeries
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
Authorizes the governor to ensure the continued operation of medical facilities during times of health or pandemic emergencies. Authorizes hospitals to suspend elective surgeries in order to address bed capacity during the period of emergency. |
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2/8/2021- The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, Inouye, Kanuha, Keohokalole |
HTH, CPN |
HB1380 |
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SB972
Governor; Emergency Powers; Hospitals; Elective Surgeries
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
Authorizes the governor to ensure the continued operation of medical facilities during times of health or pandemic emergencies. Authorizes hospitals to suspend elective surgeries in order to address bed capacity during the period of emergency. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HTH/PSM, CPN. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH |
HTH/PSM, CPN |
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SB973 SD1 HD2 CD1
Hawaii Money Transmitters Act; Modernization; Licensure; Applications; Definitions; Division of Financial Institutions; Commissioner of Financial Institutions
RELATING TO HAWAII MONEY TRANSMITTER ACT.
Amends the Money Transmitters Act. Incorporates definitions of key terms provided in the Model Money Services Business Law. Adds supporting documentation required to be submitted by an applicant for licensure. Extends the period of an applicant's litigation and criminal conviction history review from five years to ten years from the date of the application. Requires an applicant to submit information concerning any bankruptcy or receivership proceedings. Clarifies the authority of the commissioner of financial institutions to examine and investigate licensees and participate in nationwide protocols for licensing cooperation. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
BAKER, MISALUCHA |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
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SB974 SD2 HD1
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Small Dollar Loans; Small Dollar Lenders; Licensure; Requirements; Check Cashers; Payday Lending; Voluntary Payment Plans; Notices ($)
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Beginning 7/1/2023: provides for new viable installment-based small dollar loan transactions; specifies various consumer protection requirements for small dollar loans; requires licensure for small dollar lenders, subject to the oversight of the division of financial institutions of the department of commerce and consumer affairs; specifies licensing requirements for small dollar lenders; and caps the maximum allowable loan size at $1,500. Amends requirements for check cashers, including requiring check cashers to be licensed with the department of commerce and consumer affairs, to offer voluntary payment plans to consumers, and make various notice and disclosure requirements. Requires the division of financial institutions to conduct an analysis of the regulation of payday lenders and deferred deposit agreements and report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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3/25/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
BAKER, MISALUCHA |
CPC, FIN |
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SB975 SD1
Pharmacies; Pharmacy Benefit Managers; Audit; Procedures
RELATING TO PHARMACY AUDITS.
Establishes procedures for audits of pharmacies conducted by a health care provider, insurance company, third-party payor, sickness insurance provider, mutual benefit society, dental service corporation, health maintenance organization, or any entity that represents such companies or groups. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/9/2021- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 21 |
BAKER, CHANG, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Fevella, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB1134 |
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SB976 SD2
Preceptors; Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit; Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Amends the definition of "preceptor" and "volunteer-based supervised clinical training rotation" to improve accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits for acting as preceptors. Includes the director of health on the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 22 |
BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, Kidani, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
CPC |
HB306 |
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SB977
DLNR; OHA; Public Land Trust; Pro Rata Share of Revenues
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS' PRO RATA SHARE OF PUBLIC TRUST LAND REVENUES.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to use certain reporting and accountability procedures in implementing the public land trust reporting requirements of Act 178, Session Laws of Hawaii 2006. Requires the department of land and natural resources to consult with the office of Hawaiian affairs to ensure that the accounting and reporting is accurate and inclusive. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL/HWN, JDC. |
FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Chang, Riviere |
WTL/HWN, JDC |
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SB978 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Hawaiian Home Lands; Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole; Transit; Portraits
RELATING TO PRINCE JONAH KUHIO KALANIANAOLE.
Requires certain public buildings near mass transit projects and on Hawaiian home lands to display portraits of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
FEVELLA, INOUYE, Chang, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
HWN, WAM |
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SB979
Legislative Procedure; Final Amendments; Germaneness; Passage of Bills
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURE.
Requires final amendments not germane to an amended bill to have at least one vote in the Senate and/or House of Representatives prior to final approval. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA |
JDC |
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SB980
Condominiums; Smoking; Health; Board Meetings; Votes
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires the board of directors of a condominium association to convene to consider and vote upon a request from a qualifying unit owner for reasonable accommodation to mitigate the effects of secondhand smoke from neighboring units. Provides for subsequent annual meetings on subsequent requests if previous requests are denied. Requires notices of meeting to the requesting unit owner and the owners of certain neighboring units. Authorizes a unit owner to pursue alternative dispute resolution if a request is denied for a second time. |
(S)
2/12/2021- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
IHARA, KIDANI |
CPN |
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SB981 SD2 HD1
Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Elections; Randomized Ballots
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Amends ballot requirements to display candidates for the office of Hawaiian affairs board of trustees, by residency and non residency requirements and to randomize the order of candidate names within those groupings. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, Baker, Kidani |
JHA, FIN |
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SB982 SD1
Native Hawaiians; Traditional Hawaiian Burial Practices; Alkaline Hydrolysis; Natural Organic Reduction
RELATING TO BURIALS.
Includes the use of alkaline hydrolysis, water cremation, and natural organic reduction as methods for the disposal of human remains. Amends the procedures for the resolution of disputes regarding the right of disposition, the right to rely and act upon written instructions in a funeral service agreement or similar document, and provisions for the disposition of a decedent's remains and recovery of reasonable expenses to include hydrolysis facilities and natural organic reduction facilities. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG |
HWN/HTH, JDC |
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SB983
Hawaii Self-insured Health Care System; Hawaii Health Authority; EUTF; Medicaid ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Establishes the Hawaii self-insured health care system, to be developed by the Hawaii health authority, EUTF, and medicaid. Effective 5/1/2021. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HTH/CPN, JDC/WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, MISALUCHA |
HTH/CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB1285 |
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SB984
State Historic Preservation Division; DLNR; Performance and Management Audit
RELATING TO THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION.
Directs the auditor to perform a comprehensive performance and management audit of the state historic preservation division. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL/GVO, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/GVO, WAM |
HB865 |
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SB985
HDOA; Income Tax; Important Agricultural Land Qualified Agricultural Cost Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the important agricultural land qualified agricultural cost tax credit by repealing the cap amount of the tax credit. Extends by nine years the time period that the department of agriculture may certify important agricultural lands qualified agricultural costs. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB1241 |
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SB986
Transit-oriented Development; Alternative Financing; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the office of planning to hire a contractor to, among other things, identify and assess alternative financing, project delivery, and cost recovery mechanisms to recapture the State's upfront investment in transit-oriented development infrastructure. Requires the contractor to consult with representatives of certain government entities. Requires the office of planning to report its findings to the legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL/EET, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/EET, WAM |
HB1130 |
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SB987 SD2
Hawaii Natural Energy Institute; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Sustainable Aviation Fuel Task Force
RELATING TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.
Convenes a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Task Force within the Hawaii natural energy institute to develop a state action plan to reduce the greenhouse gas intensity of international air transportation from Hawaii. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/18/2021- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB988
Unpaid Internships; Students; Guidelines
RELATING TO LABOR.
Establishes clear guidelines for unpaid internships under the state wage and hour law. |
(S)
2/12/2021- Re-Referred to JDC. |
RHOADS |
JDC |
HB1196 |
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SB989
Environmental Impact Fees; Commercial Ocean Recreation Vessels; Rental Motor Vehicle and Tow Vehicle Surcharge Tax; Aircraft Registration Fee
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FEES.
Establishes environmental impacts fees for commercial ocean recreation vessels. Increases the rental motor vehicle and tour vehicle surcharge tax and directs moneys from the tax to the Hawaii statewide trail and access program, Na Ala Hele. Increases the aircraft operator registration fee and directs moneys from the fee to the special land and development fund for, among other things, the protection, preservation, maintenance, and enhancement of natural resources. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
RHOADS |
WTL, WAM |
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SB990
General Excise Tax; Surcharge; County Tax; Tax Assessment
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Authorizes a county with a pre-existing surcharge to continue the surcharge after December 31, 2030 at a lower rate of one-fourth per cent. Authorizes counties that have not adopted a surcharge ordinance on state tax to adopt a surcharge ordinance at the current rate of one-half of one per cent through December 31, 2030 and at a rate of one-fourth of one per cent after December 31, 2030. Amends restrictions on the use of surcharge revenues to more than capital costs for counties with a population greater than five hundred thousand. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to PSM/TRS, WAM. |
RHOADS |
PSM/TRS, WAM |
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SB991
Gifts; Reporting Exemptions; Informational Meetings; Goodwill Events
RELATING TO GIFT REPORTING.
Exempts expenditures for meals or beverages with a total value of under $25 from reporting requirements when provided to a public official at an informational meeting or presentation or goodwill event with non-lobbyists. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to JDC. |
RHOADS |
JDC |
HB645 |
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SB992
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (2) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (2) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments and Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, WAM |
HB712 |
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SB993
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (3) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (3) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments and Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, WAM |
HB713 |
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SB994
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (4) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (4) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments and Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, WAM |
HB714 |
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SB995
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (6) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (6) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments and Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, WAM |
HB715 |
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SB996
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (8) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (8) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments and Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, WAM |
HB716 |
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SB997 SD1
Environmental Management; County Wastewater Treatment Facilities
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.
Allows county governments to enter into private-public partnerships for the services and transferring, or joint venturing of one or more of their wastewater treatment facilities to a private entity, or its wholly owned nonprofit management entity, for the delivery of those services. (SD1) |
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2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
INOUYE |
AEN/WTL, JDC |
HB1317 |
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SB998 SD1
Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation; Board of Directors; Voting Rights
RELATING TO THE HONOLULU AUTHORITY FOR RAPID TRANSPORTATION.
Grants voting rights to members of the board of directors of the Honolulu authority for rapid transportation appointed by the president of the senate or speaker of the house of representatives. Effective 5/6/2137. (SD1) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
INOUYE |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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SB999 SD1
Forestry; Tree Nursery; Forest Stewardship Program; Department of Land and Natural Resources; GO Bonds ($)
RELATING TO FORESTRY.
Authorizes general obligation bonds for the forest stewardship program of the department of land and natural resources to renovate the equipment and facilities of the state tree nurseries. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2021- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
INOUYE |
WTL, WAM |
HB863 |
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SB1000
DLNR; Public Lands; Redevelopment; Waiakea Peninsula; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Authorizes the designation of areas or regions of public lands classified as commercial, industrial, resort and hotel, and the establishment and implementation of guidelines for the redevelopment of the areas or regions that will: (1) modernize the policies for the management of public lands in the designated area; (2) establish a plan for the designated area, including district-wide improvements, that is coordinated with state and county land use and planning policies; and (3) implement asset and property management concepts that can optimize income from the properties and evolve in response to changing principles of property administration. Designates the public lands on the Waiakea peninsula on the island of Hawaii as the Waiakea peninsula redevelopment district. Allows the department of land and natural resources to issue a rent reduction or waiver for certain lessee's expenses for demolition or provision of basic infrastructure. Authorizes a local redevelopment agency to contract with a developer for construction of non-residential projects on public land within a redevelopment area. Exempts the costs of construction of work or improvements of a redevelopment project from general excise and use taxes. Makes an appropriation. |
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2/10/2021- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
INOUYE |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
HB467 |
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SB1001
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Park Leases; Non-agricultural Park Land Leases; Preference Rights; Improvements
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LEASES.
Gives preference rights for an agricultural park lot and a non-agricultural park land lease to lessees who have made a significant improvement. Adds the same preferences for a non-agricultural park land lease as those for an agricultural park lot lease. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to AEN, JDC. |
INOUYE |
AEN, JDC |
HB324 |
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SB1002
Cyber Security; Internet Connected Devices; Security Features; Information Privacy
RELATING TO INFORMATION PRIVACY.
Requires manufacturers of connected devices to equip the devices with reasonable security features regarding information collected, unauthorized access, or the destruction or use of the devices. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, LEE, WAKAI, Gabbard, Ihara, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
CPN, JDC |
HB739 |
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SB1003
Office of Planning; Development or Redevelopment Plans; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires inclusion of an unspecified minimum percentage of affordable housing units in state agencies' development and redevelopment plans along the rail transit corridor. Allows the Office of Planning to make exceptions to the affordable housing requirement. Effective 7/1/2021. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL/HOU, WAM. |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, WAKAI, Gabbard, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
WTL/HOU, WAM |
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SB1004 HD2
Department of Education; Financial Literacy; Personal/Transition Plan
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, requires the department of education to include the teaching of financial literacy in the personal/transition plan requirement for each student. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(H)
4/23/2021- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-23-21 at 5:00 PM in CR 309. |
MISALUCHA, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, RIVIERE, WAKAI, Ihara, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
EDN, CPC, FIN |
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SB1005
HHFDC; Lands Controlled by the State; Exemption from Legislative Approval of Sale or Gift of Lands
RELATING TO LANDS CONTROLLED BY THE STATE.
Exempts from legislative approval the sale of the leased fee interest in certain affordable leasehold developments by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL/HOU, JDC. |
LEE |
WTL/HOU, JDC |
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SB1006
Offshore Drilling; Oil, Natural Gas, and Minerals; State Waters; Infrastructure; Prohibition; Permitting
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.
Prohibits offshore drilling for oil, natural gas, or minerals in state marine waters. Prohibits issuance of permits for or in connection with the development or operation of any facility or infrastructure associated with offshore drilling for oil, natural gas, or minerals in state waters. Provides exception for collection of sand for state beach replenishment. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL/AEN, JDC. |
LEE |
WTL/AEN, JDC |
HB1227 |
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SB1007 SD1
Electric Foot Scooters; Regulation
RELATING TO ELECTRIC FOOT SCOOTERS.
Establishes a framework for the regulation of electric foot scooters by the State and counties. Amends definitions of "moped" to exclude electric foot scooters. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
LEE |
TRS, JDC |
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SB1008 SD2
Autonomous Transportation Task Force; Establishment; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO AUTONOMOUS TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes a permanent autonomous transportation task force to be placed in the department of transportation. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
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SB1009
Privacy; Attorney General; Personal Information; Geolocation Information; Search Warrants; Notice; Deep Fakes
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Amends the definition of "personal information" for the purpose of applying modern security breach of personal information law. Prohibits the sale of geolocation information and internet browser information without consent. Amends provisions relating to electronic eavesdropping law. Prohibits certain manipulated images of individuals. |
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2/16/2021- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
LEE, CHANG, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
GVO, JDC |
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SB1010
Marijuana; Decriminalization; Expungement; Task Force
RELATING TO THE MARIJUANA EVALUATION TASK FORCE.
Extends the time for the marijuana evaluation task force to submit its report to the legislature. Extends the marijuana evaluation task force dissolution date. Requires the marijuana evaluation task force to also examine potential economic benefits of decriminalizing marijuana use. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Shimabukuro |
JDC |
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SB1011 SD1
Island of Hawaii; Queen Kaahumanu Highway; Kuakini Highway; Expansion; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR HIGHWAY WIDENING.
Appropriates funds to the department of transportation to widen Queen Kaahumanu highway and Kuakini highway between Henry street and Kamehameha III road on the island of Hawaii. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
TRS, WAM |
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SB1012
Harassment; Fishermen
RELATING TO FISHERMAN SAFETY.
Prohibits purposeful harassment with the intent to prevent the taking of fish from persons who are fishing in state waters. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Moriwaki |
WTL, JDC |
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SB1013
Aquarium Fishing; Fine Increase
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Increases fines for aquarium fishing violations. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
KANUHA |
WTL, JDC |
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SB1014
District Boundaries; Amendments; Counties; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Authorizes county land use decision-making authorities to amend district boundaries involving lands greater than fifteen but no more than one hundred acres if a proposed project consists of housing units where 50 per cent of the housing units are priced at or below 140 per cent of the area median income and are occupied by the owner at all times. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
KANUHA (Introduced by request of another party), KEITH-AGARAN |
WTL, WAM |
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SB1015 SD2 HD1 CD1
Comptroller; DAGS; Office Space Management; Leases; Telework
RELATING TO THE COMPTROLLER.
Expands the comptroller's duties to include the assessment of office space, including initiating, canceling, and renegotiating current and new leases, office space allocation, and telework infrastructure requirements for agencies and employees occupying facilities managed by the department of accounting and general services or in non-state facilities. Requires the comptroller to reduce the total square footage of space leased by the State by ten percent no later than 7/1/2026. Requires reports to the legislature. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Gabbard, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
PDP, FIN |
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SB1016 SD1
Office Of Enterprise Technology Services; State Employees; Secure Remote Work Technologies
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
Requires the office of enterprise technology services to establish policies, in collaboration with departments and agencies to, provide infrastructure and resources to permit authorized employees to securely access remote computing services. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
GVO, JDC |
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SB1017
Procurement; State Procurement Office; Construction Procurement Policy Review
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Implements certain recommendations of the procurement policy review conducted pursuant to House Resolution No. 142, Regular Session of 2016. Requires the state procurement office to submit a report to the legislature regarding its progress in implementing the procurement policy review recommendations. |
(S)
2/9/2021- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
HB1385 |
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SB1018 SD2 HD1
Government; Reorganization; DOH; Behavioral Health Services Administration; Pilot Project
RELATING TO EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
Requires the department of health to establish a two-year reorganization pilot project to reorganize the department of health's behavioral health services administration; environmental health administration; general administration, including the office of the director of health; and health resources administration. Requires the department of health to begin the reorganization pilot project with the reorganization of the behavioral health services administration. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(S)
4/19/2021- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 559). |
MORIWAKI, KEOHOKALOLE |
HHH, FIN |
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SB1019
Procurement; Behavioral Health Services; State Payor Committee
RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND HOMELESS SERVICES.
Establishes the state payor committee within the department of health to: (1) establish uniform baseline performance metrics and evaluation standards for procurement contracts for services relating to behavioral health, substance abuse, and homelessness services; (2) establish uniform reimbursement rates for such contracts; and (3) review and recommend approval for such contracts. Requires that such contracts be reviewed by the Committee prior to approval, initiation, continuation, or renewal beginning 7/1/21. Requires nongovernmental entities that contract for services relating to behavioral health, substance abuse, or homelessness services to disclose any sources of funding to perform such services. |
(S)
2/9/2021- The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, KEOHOKALOLE |
HTH/HMS, WAM |
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SB1020
Fireworks; Possession; Penalty Reduction
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Reduces the offense of purchasing, possessing, setting off, igniting, or discharging aerial devices, display fireworks, or articles pyrotechnic under a weight of twenty-five pounds without a valid permit to a civil violation. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
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SB1021 SD2 HD3
Human Remains; Alkaline Hydrolysis; DOH
RELATING TO BURIALS.
Includes the use of traditional Native Hawaiian burial practices in the treatment and disposal of human remains, including the use of alkaline hydrolysis. Requires the department of health to adopt rules. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD3) |
(S)
4/21/2021- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-22-21 3:00PM; CR 329. |
KEOHOKALOLE, ACASIO, LEE, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Moriwaki, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
HHH, JHA, CPC |
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SB1022
Public Health Statistics; Public Health Planning
RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH PLANNING.
Requires the department of health to coordinate with health insurance providers to gather and analyze public health statistics, public health program data, epidemiological data, and administrative data to implement and update a statewide public health planning and development program. |
(S)
2/3/2021- Re-Referred to HTH, WAM/JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HTH, WAM/JDC |
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SB1023 SD2 HD1
Bishop Museum; Iolani Palace; TAT; Funding
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Allocates fixed amounts of the transient accommodations tax revenues to provide funding for the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum and Iolani Palace. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). |
KIM, FEVELLA, Keith-Agaran, Misalucha, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
CAI, JHA, FIN |
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SB1024 SD1
University of Hawaii; John A. Burns School of Medicine; Cannabinoid Medicine Program; Cannabinoid Medicine Expert
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a cannabinoid medicine program within the University of Hawaii, to be administered by the John A. Burns school of medicine. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to HHH/HET, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KIM, ACASIO, GABBARD, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HHH/HET, CPC, FIN |
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SB1025
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Enterprises; Agricultural Enterprise Special Fund
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to plan, design, construct, operate, manage, maintain, repair, demolish, and remove infrastructure on any lands under the jurisdiction of the department, to support and promote agriculture. Establishes the agricultural enterprise program. Establishes the Agricultural Enterprise Special Fund. Requires the Board of Agriculture to annually report an accounting of non-agricultural park lessees to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2021. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB871 |
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SB1026 SD2
Department of Agriculture; Animal Industry Special Fund
RELATING TO THE ANIMAL INDUSTRY SPECIAL FUND.
Adds new sources of revenue generated by the State Veterinary Laboratory and Animal Disease Control Branch that shall be deposited into the animal industry special fund. (SD2) |
(H)
3/23/2021- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, FIN |
HB872 |
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SB1027 SD2 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Hemp Special Fund; Appropriation; Hemp Processing; Hemp Product Manufacturing ($)
RELATING TO HEMP.
Part I: Redesignates the industrial hemp special fund as the hemp special fund for the department of agriculture's duties regarding hemp. Makes an appropriation. Part II: Amends chapter 328G, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to better distinguish processing and manufacturing, distinguish processed hemp and hemp products, clarify the purpose and functions of the registry system, clarify the scope of regulated hemp products and prohibitions, and clarify the department of health's rulemaking and enforcement authorities. Makes Act 14, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, permanent. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Branco, Tam voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, FIN |
HB873 |
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SB1028
Important Agricultural Land Qualified Agricultural Costs Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL COST TAX CREDIT.
Extends through the 2031 tax year the time that the Department of Agriculture may certify important agricultural lands qualified agricultural costs. Delays Taxpayers from claiming and applying the credit for at least three full taxable years after credit is earned, to help address State's current fiscal concerns. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB874 |
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SB1029
Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Short form bill |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to AEN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN |
HB875 |
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SB1030
Department of Agriculture; Advisory Committee on Pesticides
RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON PESTICIDES.
Removes the statutory requirement for representatives of the pineapple and sugar industries and adds the statutory requirement for representatives of the coffee and diversified agriculture industries on the Advisory Committee on Pesticides. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to AEN, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, JDC |
HB876 |
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SB1031
Apprenticeship
RELATING TO THE APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENT PREFERENCE.
Repeals the public works construction bid performance for parties to registered apprenticeship agreements provided by section 103-55.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
2/5/2021- Re-Referred to LCA, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM/JDC |
HB877 |
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SB1032
Hawaii Products Preference; Construction Procurements
RELATING TO HAWAII PRODUCTS.
Exempts construction procurements from section 103D-1002, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as it applies to construction procurements. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
HB878 |
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SB1033 SD2
Emergency Appropriation; Stadium Authority ($)
RELATING TO MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE STADIUM AUTHORITY.
Makes an emergency appropriation to provide funds for the Stadium Authority for payroll and other expenses. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to ECD/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD/WAL, FIN |
HB879 |
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SB1034 SD1 HD2 CD1
Sunshine Law; Interactive Conference Technology; Remote Meetings
RELATING TO SUNSHINE LAW BOARDS.
Authorizes boards to use interactive conference technology to remotely conduct meetings under the State's open meetings law. Amends the requirements for public notices of board meetings and for in-person board meetings held by interactive conference technology. Requires the Office of Information Practices to assess the implementation of meetings held using interactive conference technology and submit a report of its findings to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2022. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PDP, JHA |
HB880 |
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SB1035 SD2 HD1
State Procurement Automation System; Special Fund; Procurement Reviews; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Establishes and appropriates moneys from the state procurement automation system special fund to fund the project management of the procurement automation system. Allows the state procurement administrator to set procedures for final decisions on investigations of procurement policy and compliance. Authorizes the state procurement administrator to assess and collect an administrative fee pursuant to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to cover the costs of the procurement automation system. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(H)
4/1/2021- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
HB881 |
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SB1036 SD2 HD1
Procurement; Purchase of Health and Human Services; Procurement Policy Board; Community Council; Behavioral Health Services; State Payor Committee
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires purchasing agencies to make a written determination that the amount of a contracting action for purchases of health and human services is fair and reasonable. Amends the selection process and composition of the procurement policy board. Amends the circumstances for when treatment services may be purchased and the procedure to purchase such services. Increases the small purchase threshold. Repeals the establishment of the community council on purchase of health and human services. Establishes the state payor committee within the department of health to implement a unified framework for tracking, coordinating, and guiding the purchase of behavioral health, substance abuse, and homelessness services. Requires nongovernmental entities that contract for services relating to behavioral health, substance abuse, or homelessness services to disclose any sources of funding to perform such services. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
HB882 |
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SB1037
Accounting and General Services
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to GVO. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO |
HB883 |
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SB1038
Uniform Information Practices Act; Sunshine Law; Office of Information Practices
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES.
Requires the Office of Information Practices to resolve open meeting and open record complaints through either a legal determination on whether a violation occurred or guidance on the relevant legal requirements. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB884 |
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SB1039 SD1 HD2 CD1
Claims Against the State; Appropriations ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB885 |
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SB1040
Professionally Licensed or Certified Government Employees; Tort Liability; State Liability
RELATING TO PROFESSIONALLY LICENSED OR CERTIFIED GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.
Clarifies that the State shall be exclusively liable for claims for injury or loss of property, or personal injury or death, resulting from the negligent or wrongful act or omission of any professionally licensed or certified employee of the State while acting within the course and scope of the employee's office or employment. Precludes civil actions or proceedings for money damages against the employee, except for claims based on liability other than an employee's course and scope of employment with the State or other employer. Clarifies liability when the State agrees to assume full or partial responsibility in a civil action against a professional licensed or certified employee. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to LCA, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, JDC |
HB886 |
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SB1041
Crime; Sex Trafficking, Prostitution, and Related Offenses
RELATING TO CRIME.
Creates a separate offense for those who provide anything of value to engage in sexual conduct with another; adds sex trafficking to offenses that can be prosecuted at any time; makes a person strictly liable for sex trafficking of a minor in terms of the victim's age; changes the name of the crime of solicitation of a minor for prostitution to commercial sexual exploitation of a minor while closing loopholes in the law that allow offenders to escape liability, and increases the grade of offense to a class B felony; adds "anything of value" to reflect the reality of non-monetary compensation used in commercial sexual exploitation. |
(S)
2/11/2021- The committee on HMS deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HMS, JDC |
HB887 |
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SB1042 SD1 HD1 CD1
Covered Offender Registration; Out-of-State Covered Offender Designations
RELATING TO COVERED OFFENDER REGISTRATION.
Repeals provision that allows persons designated as covered offenders in another state or jurisdiction to petition the attorney general for termination of registration requirements upon demonstrating that the out of state convictions are not covered offenses in the State of Hawaii. Requires certain long term visitors to Hawaii with out-of-state convictions to register. Clarifies how persons required to register can petition to terminate registration. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB888 |
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SB1043
Acquisition of Firearms
RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF FIREARMS.
Makes it clear that the police may grant applications to acquire firearms to lawful permanent resident aliens and United States Nationals. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB889 |
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SB1044
The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act; Department of the Attorney General
RELATING TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SAFETY ACT.
Establishes within the department of the attorney general a program for issuance of firearm qualification certifications to qualified retired law enforcement officers pursuant to the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-277), codified at title 18 United States Code section 926C. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB890 |
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SB1045
Electric Guns
RELATING TO ELECTRIC GUNS.
Repeals section 134-16, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the current law that bans electric guns, and replaces it with a law that restricts the use, storage, transfer, and disposal of electric guns, regulates the sale of electric guns, requires training and education on electric guns, prohibits certain individuals from the possession and use of electric guns, prohibits the use of electric guns in the commission of crimes, and requires permits and registration of electric projectile guns. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB891 |
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SB1046 SD1
Law Enforcement Standards Board; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Clarifies membership and certain powers and duties of the Law Enforcement Standards Board, establishes new deadlines for the completion of board responsibilities, and provides appropriate funds and resources to enable the board to accomplish its mission. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM/JDC |
HB892 |
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SB1047
Law Enforcement Vehicles
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES.
Allows the Department of the Attorney General to have law enforcement vehicles, with colored lights, that are recognized authorized emergency vehicles. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB893 |
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SB1048
Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center Fees
RELATING TO HAWAII CRIMINAL JUSTICE DATA CENTER FEES.
Provides authority for the Hawaii criminal justice data center to set and collect fees for services provided. |
(S)
2/3/2021- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB894 |
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SB1049
Penal Code; Sentencing; Credit for Time of Detention Prior to Sentence
RELATING TO 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 |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB895 |
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SB1050 SD1 HD1
Criminal History Record Checks; Department of the Attorney General
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.
Adds the department of the attorney general to the list of agencies that are authorized to conduct criminal history record checks on current or prospective employees or employees or agents of contractors who have access to federal tax information. (HD1) |
(S)
4/21/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB896 |
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SB1051
Department of the Attorney General
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Short form bill to effectuate the title of the Act. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB897 |
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SB1052
Statute of Limitations; Inverse Condemnation; State Liability
RELATING TO THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.
Clarifies that the statute of limitations for an inverse-condemnation claim brought pursuant to section 20 of article I of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii is two years, pursuant to section 661-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, by amending section 661-1 and making the claim cognizable under chapter 661. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB898 |
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SB1053 SD2 HD1 CD1
Hawaii Community-based Economic Development Technical and Financial Assistance Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Expands the eligibility of organizations that can receive Community based Economic Development (CBED) technical assistance from not just community-based organizations (non-profits), but also includes businesses, particularly those that currently have CBED loans or may apply for a CBED loan in the future. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
HB899 |
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SB1054 SD2
Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund
RELATING TO THE BROWNFIELDS CLEANUP REVOLVING LOAN FUND.
Enables use of moneys in the brownfields cleanup revolving fund for subgrants to eligible entities for assessment and cleanup of brownfields sites and certain site monitoring activities. (SD2) |
(S)
4/9/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, ECD, FIN |
HB900 |
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SB1055 SD1
Environmental Impact Statements; Discretionary Permits; Highways; Public Right-of-Way
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Amends the environmental impact statement law to delete reference to discretionary permits in allowing infrastructure improvements within a highway or public right-of-way to be exempt from environmental assessment requirements. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/TRS, JDC |
HB901 |
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SB1056
Public lands; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Exempts land set aside by the Governor to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and lands leased to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation from other State departments or agencies from classification as public land subject to Department of Land and Natural Resources management. Requires said land to be subject to legislative approval prior to the sale or gift of those lands. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to return any leased lands no longer needed for housing, finance or development under Chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL/HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/HOU, WAM |
HB902 |
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SB1057
Lands Controlled by the State; Exemption from Legislative Approval of Sale or Gift of Lands
RELATING TO LANDS CONTROLLED BY THE STATE.
Exempts from legislative approval the sale of the leased fee interest in certain affordable leasehold developments by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL/HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/HOU, WAM |
HB903 |
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SB1058 SD1
Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FILM AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND.
Makes an appropriation out of the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development special fund. Amends the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development special fund to expand its funding sources and the authorized uses of the fund. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB904 |
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SB1059
Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund; Building Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLEAN ENERGY FINANCING.
Creates the clean energy and energy efficiency revolving loan fund under the administration of the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority. Repeals the building energy efficiency revolving loan fund. Appropriates loan ceiling. Effective upon approval. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to EET, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB905 |
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SB1060
Energy Resiliency; Energy Resources; Energy Shortage; State of Emergency
RELATING TO ENERGY ASSURANCE.
Addresses deficiencies in Hawaii's fuel shortage response and energy emergency statutes; provides policy guidance on energy resiliency and actual or potential energy supply disruptions or shortages to preserve the State's energy resiliency and security and to ensure that fuel products and energy resources are made available to emergency services and the public in an orderly, efficient, and safe manner. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to EET/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET/PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB906 |
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SB1061
Housing; Downpayment Loan Assistance Program; Homebuyers' Club
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Repeals the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Downpayment Loan Assistance Program and Homebuyers' Club Program. |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, JDC |
HB907 |
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SB1062
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
Extends the sunset date of amendments to the State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit by an additional five years. |
(S)
2/4/2021- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB908 |
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SB1063
Aerospace Advisory Committee
RELATING TO THE AEROSPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Repeals the Aerospace Advisory Committee. |
(S)
2/4/2021- Re-Referred to EET, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB909 |
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SB1064
Hawaii Unmanned Aerial Systems Test Site Advisory Board
RELATING TO THE HAWAII UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS TEST SITE ADVISORY BOARD.
Repeals the Hawaii Unmanned Aerial Systems Test Site Advisory Board. |
(S)
2/4/2021- Re-Referred to EET, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB910 |
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SB1065
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Short Form
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Short form bill relating to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to EET. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET |
HB911 |
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SB1066
Tax Credit for Research Activities
RELATING TO TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Consolidates the survey and the certification requirements for the research activities tax credit, requires the certification on a first come, first served basis by date subject to certain conditions, and adds a cap for the taxpayer and related entities. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to EET, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB912 |
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SB1067
Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office
RELATING TO THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE.
Establishes the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to GVO/EET, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/EET, WAM/JDC |
HB913 |
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SB1068
Emergency Appropriations Relating to COVID-19 Expenditures ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY RELATING TO COVID-19 EXPENDITURES.
Provides an emergency appropriation in fiscal year 2020-2021 to the Hawaii Tourism Authority for COVID-19 response related programs and activities. |
(H)
2/22/2021- Received from Governor Emergency Appropriation (Gov. Msg. No. 2).
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KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB914 |
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SB1069 SD2
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (1) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (1) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/23/2021- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, FIN |
HB915 |
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SB1070 SD2 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (2) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of unit (2) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, FIN |
HB916 |
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SB1071 SD2
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (3) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (3) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/23/2021- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, FIN |
HB917 |
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SB1072 SD2
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (4) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (4) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/23/2021- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, FIN |
HB918 |
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SB1073 SD2
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (5) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (5) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/23/2021- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, FIN |
HB919 |
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SB1074 SD2
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (6) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (6) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/23/2021- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, FIN |
HB920 |
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SB1075 SD2
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (7) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (7) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/23/2021- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, FIN |
HB921 |
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SB1076 SD2
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (8) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (8) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/23/2021- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, FIN |
HB922 |
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SB1077 SD2
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (9) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (9) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/23/2021- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, FIN |
HB923 |
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SB1078 SD2
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (10) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/23/2021- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, FIN |
HB924 |
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SB1079 SD2
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (11) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/23/2021- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, FIN |
HB925 |
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SB1080 SD2
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (13) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (13) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/23/2021- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, FIN |
HB926 |
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SB1081 SD2
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (14) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/23/2021- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, FIN |
HB927 |
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SB1082 SD1
Employees' Retirement System; Compensation
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Amends the definition of compensation for the purpose of calculating retirement benefits for public officers and employees. Applies to personnel and payroll reported after 12/31/2021. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, JDC/WAM |
HB928 |
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SB1083 SD1
Employees' Retirement System; Hawaii Domestic Relations Orders
RELATING TO QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDERS.
Clarifies benefits to alternate payees, advisory review determinations of Hawaii domestic relations orders and the priority of multiple orders. Applies to domestic relations orders submitted on or after its effective date. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, JDC |
HB929 |
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SB1084 SD1
Employees' Retirement System; Investment Records
RELATING TO EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM INVESTMENTS.
Exempts the employees' retirement system from disclosing under chapter 92F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, certain types of alternative investment fund information. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, JDC/WAM |
HB930 |
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SB1085
Employees' Retirement System; Service-Connected Disability; Accidental Death
RELATING TO EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM BENEFITS.
Clarifies the Employees' Retirement System's eligibility requirement definitions for service-connected disability and accidental death benefits. |
(S)
2/5/2021- Re-Referred to LCA, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM/JDC |
HB931 |
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SB1086
Hawaii Health Authority; Repeal
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH AUTHORITY.
Abolishes the Hawaii Health Authority. |
(S)
2/17/2021- The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, WAM/JDC |
HB932 |
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SB1087 SD1
Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Annual Required Contribution; Other Post-employment Benefits Trust
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
Suspends the requirement for public employers to make annual required contributions to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund through fiscal year 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, FIN |
HB933 |
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SB1088
COVID-19; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COVID-19.
Provides appropriations to continue funding for various COVID-19 response related programs and activities. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HTH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, WAM |
HB934 |
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SB1089
Employees’ Retirement System; Post retirement allowances
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Amends post retirement allowances for new employees. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
HB935 |
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SB1090
Employees' Retirement System; Unused Sick Leave Credit for Public Employees
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Changes the formula for crediting unused sick leave to retirement benefits for public employees who become members of the Employees' Retirement System after June 30, 2021. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
HB936 |
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SB1091 SD2
State Funds; Non-General Funds ($)
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
Authorizes the transfer of moneys from various funds to the general fund. Appropriates funds for Na Wai Eha land acquisition. Repeals or abolishes various non-general funds and accounts and transfers the unencumbered balance to the general fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB937 |
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SB1092 SD1
Conveyance Tax; Disposition of Taxes; Land Conservation Fund; Rental Housing Revolving Fund
RELATING TO THE DISPOSITON OF TAXES.
Suspends the requirement for disposition of the conveyance tax to the land conservation fund and the rental housing revolving fund for fiscal year 2021-2022 and fiscal year 2022-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. Sunsets 6/30/2023. (SD1) |
(H)
2/23/2021- Referred to WAL, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, HSG, FIN |
HB938 |
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SB1093
Suspension of transient accommodations tax revenue allocation to the counties
RELATING TO SECTION 237D-6.5, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Amends paragraph (4) of section 237D-6.5(b), Hawaii Revised Statutes, and reenacts it in its current form on July 1, 2023. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB939 |
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SB1094
Uniform Securities Act; Elder; Vulnerable Adult; Financial Exploitation; Chapter 485A
RELATING TO SECURITIES.
Mandates reporting of suspected financial exploitation of elders and vulnerable adults in relation to securities. Provides immunity for good faith reporting and authorizes the delay of disbursements and transactions. |
(S)
2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC |
HB940 |
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SB1095
Public Utilities Commission; Electronic Filing; Chapter 269; Chapter 271; Chapter 271G
RELATING TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC FILING BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Updates various provisions in chapters 269, 271, and 271G, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to enable the Public Utilities Commission to use electronic filing processes and similar practices. |
(S)
2/3/2021- Re-Referred to GVO, CPN/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, CPN/WAM |
HB941 |
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SB1096 SD1 HD1 CD1
Insurance; Public Adjuster; Bill Reviewer; Motor Vehicle Rental Company; Portable Electronic; Self-service Storage; Limited Line License; Fee; National Association of Insurance Commissioners; Surplus Line; Hawaii Joint Underwriting Plan; Wellness Program
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Institutes various consumer protections with regard to public adjusters, including requiring contractual terms and disclosures and granting a right to rescind. Imposes a standard of conduct on various entities. Authorizes the insurance commissioner to waive or modify certain fees by order. Reinstates the right to an administrative hearing and appeal from an order. Amends the Hawaii joint underwriting plan board of governors. Lowers the minimum nonforfeiture interest rate. Clarifies that rewards under wellness programs do not qualify as prohibited rebates. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
HB942 |
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SB1097 SD2
Financial Institutions; Nondepository Trust Companies; Powers and Duties; Assessments; Fees; Paid-In-Capital and Surplus; Agent ($)
RELATING TO NONDEPOSITORY TRUSTS.
Establishes provisions concerning nondepository trust companies. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
HB943 |
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SB1098 SD1 HD1 CD1
Producer; Adjuster; Independent Licensing; Reinsurance; Licensing; National Association of Insurance Commissioners; Fees; Applications; Certificates; Registrations; Renewals
RELATING TO THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER.
Adopts certain provisions of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Producer Licensing Model Act, Public Adjuster Licensing Model Act, Reinsurance Intermediary Model Act, and Independent Adjuster Licensing Model Guidelines to provide consistency and promote efficiency in processing insurance licensing fees, applications, certificates, registrations, and renewals. Effective 1/1/2022. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
HB944 |
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SB1099
Practice of Medicine; Medical Physicians; Osteopathic Physicians; Chapter 453
RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE.
Clarifies the definition of the practice of medicine to provide uniformity of practice for both medical physicians and osteopathic physicians. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HTH, CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, CPN |
HB945 |
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SB1100 SD1 HD2 CD1
Insurance Data Security Model Law; Data Security; Nonpublic Information; Cybersecurity Event
RELATING TO INSURANCE DATA SECURITY.
Adopts the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Insurance Data Security Model Law to establish insurance data security standards for Hawaii insurance licensees. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
HB946 |
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SB1101 SD2 HD2
Insurance; Safe Home Program; Safe Home Program Trust Fund; Grant; Hurricane; Wind Mitigation; Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS.
Establishes the safe home program to provide matching and nonmatching grants for installation of wind resistive devices to single-family, owner-occupied, residential properties in certain circumstances. Allocates a portion of the moneys earned through interest from the hurricane reserve trust fund for grants under the safe home program. Creates a temporary position within the insurance division of the department of commerce and consumer affairs to implement and administer the safe home program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
4/21/2021- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-22-21 1:30PM; CR 229. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
HB947 |
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SB1102 HD1 CD1
Mixed Martial Arts; Additional Payment Option; Cash
RELATING TO MIXED MARTIAL ARTS.
Allows mixed martial arts promoters to compensate contestants and their managers in cash. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
HB948 |
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SB1103 HD1 CD1
Public Accountancy; Peer Review Oversight Committee
RELATING TO THE PEER REVIEW OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
Clarifies the role of the board of public accountancy in selecting members to serve on the board's peer review oversight committee. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
HB949 |
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SB1104 HD1
Contractors Recovery Fund; Recovery; Homeowner
RELATING TO THE CONTRACTORS RECOVERY FUND.
Increases the monetary amount an injured homeowner may recover from the contractors recovery fund. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
4/19/2021- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-21-21 1:30PM; CR 229. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
HB950 |
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SB1105 SD1
Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund; Mortgage Loan Originator; Restitution; Chapter 454F
RELATING TO THE MORTGAGE LOAN RECOVERY FUND.
Allows a person aggrieved by the fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit of a mortgage loan originator company licensee to receive restitution payment upon a final court order. Repeals fees paid by mortgage loan originator companies and their branch office locations to the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund. Provides the Commissioner of Financial Institutions with the authority to consider applications to recover from the fund. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB951 |
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SB1106
Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Short Form
RELATING TO COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
Short form bill relating to commerce and consumer affairs. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
HB952 |
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SB1107 SD2 HD1
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Hazard Mitigation
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Establishes the hazard mitigation special fund for the Hawaii emergency management agency. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PDP, JHA, FIN |
HB953 |
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SB1108
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Converts the public information officer, civil defense administrative officer, branch chiefs, and emergency operations center state warning point personnel in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency from civil service status to exempt status. |
(S)
2/5/2021- Re-Referred to PSM/LCA, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/LCA, WAM/JDC |
HB954 |
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SB1109 SD2 HD1
Disaster Recovery Program; State Disaster Recovery Coordinator; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
RELATING TO THE STATE DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAM.
Establishes the framework of the Hawaii state disaster recovery program, as overseen by the state disaster recovery coordinator. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PDP, FIN |
HB955 |
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SB1110
Statewide Interoperable Public Safety Communications
RELATING TO STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS.
Establishes a Statewide Interoperable Communications Executive Committee for public safety communications and the position of the Statewide Interoperable Communications Coordinator. |
(S)
2/4/2021- Re-Referred to PSM/GVO, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/GVO, WAM |
HB956 |
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SB1111
Homeland Security
RELATING TO HOMELAND SECURITY.
Establishes the Hawaii State Fusion Center (Center) as a program under the Office of Homeland Security as described in chapter 128A, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Also establishes the position of Hawaii State Fusion Center Director who shall be state-funded, permanently exempt from chapter 76, Hawaii Revised Statutes, responsible to the Director of Homeland Security, and accountable to manage the operations of the Center. |
(S)
2/8/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB957 |
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SB1112 SD2 HD1
Department of Defense; Adjutant General; Eligibility
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
Amends the minimum appointment eligibility requirement for the adjutant general to be an officer that holds or has held a commission of the rank of Colonel in the military grade of O6 or above in the Army or Air National Guard, state defense force, or the Army or Air Force active component of the United States or a reserve component thereof who has served as a commissioned officer for at least ten years, and has no administrative actions that would prevent promotion to the rank of a general officer in the military grade of O7 or O8. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CMV, FIN |
HB958 |
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SB1113
Militia; National Guard
RELATING TO HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD.
Improves and enhances the ability to have Hawaii National Guard personnel who can serve on active duty in the service of the State without financial hardship through modifications and additions to chapter 121, Hawaii Revised Statutes by authorizing the Hawaii National Guard to add the payment of Tricare Reserve Select or other government funded premium payments to the authorized service member who are not otherwise covered by the State or federally funded medical insurance. |
(S)
2/11/2021- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB959 |
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SB1114
Department of Defense
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
Short form bill to effectuate the title of the Act. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to PSM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM |
HB960 |
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SB1115
Military Dependents
RELATING TO MILITARY DEPENDENTS.
Allows a person who is a spouse of an active duty service member in the military; accompanies the service member a permanent change of station to Hawaii; and holds a current, unencumbered license in another jurisdiction in specific professions to apply for licensure on an expedited basis in the State of Hawaii, and exempts dependents of military servicemembers from state residency requirement for employment with state or county government if the military servicemember is in Hawaii on bona fide military orders. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to PSM, CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, CPN |
HB961 |
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SB1116 SD2
Emergency Appropriations; COVID-19 Expenditures ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE RELATING TO COVID-19 EXPENDITURES.
Provides emergency appropriations in fiscal year 2020-2021 to the Department of Defense to continue funding for various COVID-19 response programs and activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to PDP, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PDP, FIN |
HB962 |
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SB1117 SD2 HD1
Emergency Appropriations; COVID-19; Pandemic Response; Federal Reimbursement ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR RELATING TO COVID-19 EXPENDITURES.
Provides an emergency appropriation in an unspecified amount to the office of the governor in fiscal year 2020-2021 to continue funding for various COVID-19 response related programs and activities. Requires, before the expenditure of any funds by the office of the governor, for the establishment of a task force to develop recommendations on the roles and responsibilities of the department of the attorney general and the county police departments regarding COVID-19 emergency order enforcement. Requires the governor, before the expenditure of any funds, to establish a statewide tier system, to be deployed at the county level, that include clear metrics for allowable business activities, other allowable activities, and in-person gathering restrictions Appropriates funds to the department of the attorney general for enforcement of COVID-19 emergency orders and rules. Requires that should any project or program paid for by state funds become eligible for federal reimbursement, those federal funds shall be deposited into the general fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PDP, FIN |
HB963 |
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SB1118 SD1
Education Commission of the States; Amendment to Members
RELATING TO THE COMPACT FOR EDUCATION.
Amends section 311-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to remove the Governor from the Education Commission of the States and add the executive director of the Hawaii state public charter school commission. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU/GVO, JDC |
HB964 |
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SB1119 SD1
Violation of Rules During an Emergency Period; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE VIOLATION OF RULES DURING EMERGENCY PERIODS.
Authorizes the governor and the mayors to establish lesser petty misdemeanor offenses and violations during emergency periods, including non-criminal infractions; and establishes a more expeditious system for the processing of these infractions to reduce the burden on the court system. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/22/2021- Re-Referred to PSM, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM/JDC |
HB965 |
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SB1120
School Impact Fees; Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts any housing development for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fee requirements. |
(S)
2/3/2021- Re-Referred to HWN/EDU, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/EDU, WAM/JDC |
HB966 |
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SB1121 SD2
DHHL; Taxation; Housing; General Excise Tax Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts housing developed by the department of Hawaiian home lands from general excise taxes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) LoPresti, Tokioka voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB967 |
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SB1122 SD2
County Boards of Water Supply; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
RELATING TO THE COUNTY BOARDS OF WATER SUPPLY.
Requires each board of water supply to transmit an accounting of all water credits held by the board to the department of Hawaiian home lands (DHHL). Allows DHHL to request unused and unallocated water credits from each board. Requires each board to develop policies that comply with the public trust doctrine to implement in case of water shortage. Adds a representative of DHHL to each county board of water supply. Effective 5/6/2137. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB968 |
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SB1123 SD2
Counties; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Infrastructure
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
Gives counties jurisdiction over the infrastructure of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands housing developments in their boundaries under specific conditions. Requires counties, under specific conditions, to commence maintenance on that certain infrastructure within sixty days, subject to tolling to comply with certain other laws. Effective 5/6/2137. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to HSG/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG/WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB969 |
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SB1124 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Project Reviews of Proposed State Projects
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Allows the department of Hawaiian home lands to assume review of the effect of any proposed project on historic properties or burial sites for lands under its jurisdiction. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/WTL, JDC |
HB970 |
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SB1125
Administrative Procedure; Expedited Agency Hearing
RELATING TO THE EXPEDITED AGENCY HEARING.
Provides for an expedited agency hearing for any criminal activity that threatens the health and safety of the community or any drug-related criminal activity. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB971 |
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SB1126
Contested Cases; Interactive Conference Technology
RELATING TO CONTESTED CASES.
Authorizes contested case hearings to use interactive conference technology. |
(S)
2/3/2021- Re-Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB972 |
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SB1127 SD1 HD2
General Support for General Assistance Payments (HMS 204); Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Makes an emergency appropriation from the general revenues of the State of Hawaii for fiscal year 2020-2021 to address the budget shortfall for the general support for the general assistance program (HMS 204) in the department of human services. (HD2) |
(S)
4/21/2021- Act 008, 04/20/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1108). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
HB973 |
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SB1128 SD2 HD1
Office of Youth Services Revolving Fund; Commercial Enterprise Vocational Programs; Annual Reports; Director of Human Services; Audit
RELATING TO OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES.
Permits individual vocational programs within the purview of the office of youth services to engage in commercial enterprises, including the sale of goods and services, for self-sustainability purposes, for young adults only. Establishes the office of youth services revolving fund. Requires the office of youth services to submit annual reports to the legislature on the fiscal transactions and expenses of each service or program. Requires the director of human services to conduct an audit of the office of youth services if the annual fiscal transactions and expenses reports are not submitted in a timely manner. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
HB974 |
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SB1129 SD1
Reports of Child Abuse
RELATING TO REPORTS OF CHILD ABUSE.
Adds immunity from civil and criminal liability for individuals who provide information or assistance in child abuse investigations. Takes effect 6/30/2021. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HMS, JDC |
HB975 |
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SB1130
Hospital Sustainability Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HOSPITAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.
Continues the Hospital Sustainability Program for two years.? Appropriates funds out of the Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HTH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, WAM |
HB976 |
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SB1131
Nursing Facility Sustainability Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE NURSING FACILITY SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.
Continues the nursing facility sustainability program for two additional years. Appropriates funds out of the nursing facility sustainability program special fund for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HTH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, WAM |
HB977 |
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SB1132 SD2
Medicaid Sustainability Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE MEDICAID SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.
Establishes the Medicaid Sustainability Program for 2 years. Appropriates funds out of the Medicaid Sustainability Program Special Fund for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. Sunsets on 12/31/2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
HB978 |
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SB1133
Gender-based Analysis Training
RELATING TO GENDER-BASED ANALYSIS TRAINING.
Requires the Commission on the Status of Women to provide biannual gender-based analysis training to government officials. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB979 |
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SB1134 SD2
Department of Human Services; Right of Entry
RELATING TO ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Broadens the department of human services employees' right of entry into a vulnerable adult's premises without a warrant to investigate any type of abuse regardless of physical injury. Effective 5/6/2137. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 22 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, JHA |
HB980 |
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SB1135 SD1
Source of Income, Rental Discrimination; Definitions
RELATING TO RENTAL DISCRIMINATION.
Creates a new chapter on "source of income" discrimination in rental transactions, adds definitions, and enforcement remedies by direct civil action. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB981 |
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SB1136
Human Services
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HMS. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HMS |
HB982 |
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SB1137 SD2 HD2
Spouse and Child Abuse Special Fund; Department of Human Services; Federal Reimbursements ($)
RELATING TO THE SPOUSE AND CHILD ABUSE SPECIAL FUND.
Amends the spouse and child abuse special fund to allow up to an unspecified amount of federal reimbursements received from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, in the year following the fiscal year in which Family First Prevention Services funds and the title IV-E funds were expended to be deposited and retained. Abolishes the spouse and child abuse special fund on 6/30/2026. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD2) |
(S)
4/21/2021- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-22-21 3:25PM; CR 329. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
HB983 |
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SB1138 SD2 HD1
Office of Healthcare Assurance Special Fund; Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HEALTHCARE ASSURANCE SPECIAL FUND.
Provides that the annual expenditure ceiling of the office of healthcare assurance special fund shall be established through the state budget process. Authorizes emergency spending beyond the established budget ceiling. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
4/1/2021- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
HB984 |
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SB1139 SD2 HD1 CD1
DOH; Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation; Fees; Task Force
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS CONTROL AND REGULATION.
Authorizes the department of health to set patient registration fees by administrative rulemaking. Requires the office of medical cannabis control and regulation to convene a task force on the effect of legalization of cannabis on qualifying medical cannabis patients and report to the legislature. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB985 |
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SB1140 SD1
Newborn; Hearing Screening; Diagnostic Tests
RELATING TO NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING.
Amends the newborn hearing screening statute to mandate reporting of diagnostic audiologic evaluation results to improve hearing follow-up of infants. Updates definitions and terminology. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, JDC |
HB986 |
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SB1141 SD1
Hearing and Vision Program; Hearing Screening; Vision Screening
RELATING TO HEARING AND VISION PROGRAM.
Amends the hearing and vision program statute to increase the early identification of children with hearing or vision loss, by establishing consistent protocols for hearing and vision screening and follow-up, screener training, and data collection for quality improvement. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, JDC |
HB987 |
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SB1142 SD2
Executive Office on Aging; Kupuna Care; Kupuna Caregivers
RELATING TO SERVICES FOR KUPUNA.
Includes in the kupuna caregivers program kupuna caregiver-directed services. Includes financial management service provider and additional duties for the coach. Allows for qualified caregivers to work less than 30 hours per week during a declared state of emergency. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2021- The committee(s) on HHH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB988 |
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SB1143
Parking for Persons with a Disability, Funding
RELATING TO FUNDING FOR PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Creates an accessible parking special account within the disability and communication access board special fund. Increases the state vehicle registration fee by $1, to be deposited into the accessible parking special account. Requires all costs associated with the statewide parking program for persons with disabilities to be appropriated from the accessible parking special account beginning July 1, 2022. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HMS, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HMS, WAM |
HB989 |
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SB1144 SD2 HD1
Marriage License Fee; Birth Defects Program; Birth Defects Special Fund; Spouse and Child Abuse Special Fund; Spouse and Child Abuse Special Account
RELATING TO MARRIAGE LICENSE FEES.
Increases the marriage license application fee to support the Hawaii birth defects program and operating costs of marriage license agents. Amends remittances of the increased fee to various special funds and accounts in unspecified amounts. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
4/1/2021- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
HB990 |
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SB1145 SD1
Disclosure of Vital Records for Public Health and Law Enforcement Purposes
RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF VITAL STATISTICS RECORDS.
Amends and repeals sections in chapter 338, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the Department of Health to disclose vital statistics records for public health and law enforcement purposes. Updates eligibility requirements for access to confidential vital records. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, JDC |
HB991 |
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SB1146
Flavored Tobacco Products; Sale; Ban
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products. Effective 1/1/2022. |
(S)
2/3/2021- Re-Referred to HTH/CPN, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH/CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB992 |
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SB1147 SD2
Unlawful Shipment of Tobacco Products; E liquid; Electronic Smoking Devices; License Fee; Retail Permit Fee
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Makes unlawful the sale of flavored tobacco products, mislabeling of e-liquid products containing nicotine, and sale of tobacco products other than through retail sales via in-person exchange. Establishes the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. Includes e-liquid and electronic smoking devices within the definition of "tobacco products", as used in the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Increases the license fee for persons engaged as a wholesaler or dealer of cigarettes and tobacco products. Increases the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes and tobacco products. Repeals certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to electronic smoking devices. Provides for the disposition of fines paid for the unlawful shipment of tobacco products into the Hawaii Tobacco Prevention and Control Trust Fund. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2021- Re-referred to HHH, CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 26 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, CPC, JHA, FIN |
HB993 |
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SB1148
Healthy Ohana; Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Fee Program; $ ($)
RELATING TO SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES.
Imposes a fee for selling sugar-sweetened beverages at the distributor level. Creates a special fund into which revenues are deposited, the proceeds of which shall fund programs to prevent obesity and chronic disease for Hawaii's ohana. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HTH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, WAM |
HB994 |
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SB1149 SD2
Dietitian Licensure Special Fund
RELATING TO DIETITIAN LICENSURE SPECIAL FUND.
Removes the statutory spending ceiling for the Dietitian Licensure Special Fund and establishes the ceiling through the state budgeting process to meet expanding program needs and diminish dependence on the general fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
HB995 |
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SB1150 SD1 HD1 CD1
Skilled Nursing Facility; Licensing; Department of Health
RELATING TO SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LICENSING.
Authorizes the department of health to recognize national accreditation or certification organizations. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, CPC |
HB996 |
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SB1151
Hospital Licensing
RELATING TO HOSPITAL LICENSING.
Authorizes the Department of Health to recognize additional national accreditation or certification organizations. |
(S)
2/3/2021- The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, CPN |
HB997 |
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SB1152
Health; Short Form
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Short form bill relating to health. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HTH. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH |
HB998 |
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SB1153 SD1
Emergency Appropriation; Department of Health ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND INJURY PREVENTION SYSTEM BRANCH.
Makes an emergency appropriation to provide funds for the state comprehensive emergency medical system for expenses related to collective bargaining and other current expenses. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/23/2021- The committee(s) on HHH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
HB999 |
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SB1154
Emergency Medical System; Cost Sharing
RELATING TO THE STATE COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM.
Requires counties with more than 500,000 residents to share in the costs of the emergency medical services system; sets annual limit on state contributions. |
(S)
2/2/2021- Re-Referred to HTH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, WAM |
HB1000 |
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SB1155 SD1
Secular Marriage Solemnization
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes issuance of licenses to solemnize marriages for persons of a secular or non-religious organization. (SD1) |
(S)
2/24/2021- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, CPN/JDC |
HB1001 |
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SB1156 SD2 HD1
Emergency Appropriations; DOH; COVID-19 Expenses; Vaccination Plan ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Makes emergency appropriations to the department of health provide funds for supplies, personnel, equipment, and related efforts to implement the State's COVID-19 vaccination plan and other COVID-19 related expenses. Requires that should any project or program paid for by state funds become eligible for federal reimbursement, those federal funds shall be deposited into the general fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
4/1/2021- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PDP/HHH, FIN |
HB1002 |
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SB1157 SD1
Emergency Appropriations Relating to COVID-19 Expenditures ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RELATING TO COVID-19 EXPENDITURES.
Provides emergency appropriations in fiscal year 2020-2021 to the Department of Health to continue funding for various COVID-19 response related programs and activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to PDP/HHH, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PDP/HHH, FIN |
HB1003 |
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SB1158 SD1
Boiler and Elevator Safety Law; Permits to Operate
RELATING TO THE BOILER AND ELEVATOR SAFETY LAW.
Authorizes the director of labor and industrial relations to prohibit the operation of pressure retaining items, amusement rides, and elevators and kindred equipment if inspection fees or fines are not paid timely. Deletes the boiler and elevator fee schedule. Defines "amusement ride", "permit to operation", and "pressure retaining item". Replaces "boiler, pressure items" with "pressure retaining items" throughout chapter 397, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM/JDC |
HB1004 |
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SB1159 SD2
Employment Security; Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY.
Appropriates unspecified sums of general fund revenues for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 for the purpose of reimbursing the federal government for moneys lent to the State for the payment of unemployment benefit claims. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to LAT/PDP, FIN , referral sheet 22 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT/PDP, FIN |
HB1005 |
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SB1160
Labor; Short Form
RELATING TO LABOR.
Short form bill relating to labor. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to LCA. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA |
HB1006 |
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SB1161
Traffic Infractions; Decriminalization
RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS ON CERTAIN STATE LANDS.
Decriminalizes traffic infractions within natural area reserves, game management areas, wildlife sanctuaries, and public hunting areas. |
(S)
2/3/2021- Re-Referred to WTL, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
HB1007 |
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SB1162 SD2 HD1 CD1
BLNR; Forest Stewardship Program
RELATING TO FOREST STEWARDSHIP.
Clarifies conditions that must be met by applicants to receive funds under the forest stewardship program administered by the board of land and natural resources. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL/EEP, FIN |
HB1008 |
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SB1163
Destruction or Harvesting of Trees including Koa on State Lands; Forest Reserves Violations; Penalties
RELATING TO CERTAIN PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SUBTITLE 4 OF TITLE 12, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Amends fines for destroying or harvesting trees or tree products, including koa, on state forest reserves lands to an amount up to $10,000 or three times the market value at the time and place of the violation, as determined by the Board of Land and Natural Resources, for each tree, whichever is greater, in addition to any costs associated with restoration or replacement of the habitat and damages to public land or natural resources, or any combination thereof. Clarifies that any person violating any provision of part II (Forest Reserves) of chapter 183, Hawaii Revised Statutes, or any rule adopted thereto, other than section 183-17, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor. Clarifies penalties for traffic infractions within forest reserves and sets fine amounts. Repeals the general penalty provision of section 183-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
2/3/2021- Re-Referred to WTL, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
HB1009 |
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SB1164
Boating Reports; Unredacted
RELATING TO BOATING REPORTS.
Requires the fire chief and ocean safety director of each county, in addition to the Director of Public Safety and police chief of each county, to transmit to the Department of Land and Natural Resources a copy of every report relating to boating accidents or the theft, loss, or recovery of vessels. Requires all reports submitted to be unredacted. |
(S)
2/8/2021- Re-Referred to WTL, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
HB1010 |
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SB1165 SD1
DLNR; Ocean Recreation Commercial Permits; Public Auction
RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION COMMERCIAL PERMITS.
Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to issue new ocean recreation commercial permits at public auction. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HB1011 |
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SB1166 SD2 HD2
BLNR; Public Lands; Rental Reduction or Waiver
RELATING TO RENTALS FOR PUBLIC LAND LEASES.
Authorizes the board of land and natural resources to approve rental reductions or waivers for leases on public lands that require substantial demolition or infrastructure improvement costs for the lessee to utilize the premises. Sunsets 6/30/2026. (HD2) |
(S)
4/20/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB1012 |
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SB1167
Board of Land and Natural Resources; Public Lands; Lease Extension; Development Agreement
RELATING TO LEASE EXTENSIONS ON PUBLIC LAND.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to extend leases of public lands for commercial, industrial, or resort use upon approval of a proposed development agreement to make substantial improvements to the existing improvements. Repeals on June 30, 2026. |
(S)
2/10/2021- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB1013 |
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SB1168 SD1
Public Lands; Leases; Pasture Use
RELATING TO AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO LEASE PASTURE LANDS ON TERMS THAT PROMOTE COLLABORATIVE BENEFICIAL USE FOR FORESTRY, WILDLIFE, RECREATIONAL, AND FOOD PRODUCTION PURPOSES.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to amend and extend existing pasture leases and to issue new pasture leases by negotiation to further the public purposes that the Department of Land and Natural Resources (Department) is responsible for promoting. Requires lease rents for pastoral and agricultural leases to be determined based on agricultural use value. Allows the Department to alter or convert the use of the productive agricultural land transferred under certain circumstances. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/AEN, JDC |
HB1014 |
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SB1169 SD1
Water Licenses; Disposition
RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF WATER LICENSES BY THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Clarifies the conditions and manner in which the Board of Land and Natural Resources may dispose water by license. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
HB1015 |
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SB1170
Commercial Marine Licenses; Commercial Marine Vessel Licenses; Charter Services
RELATING TO THE TAKING OF MARINE LIFE.
Clarifies that a valid commercial marine vessel license shall satisfy the commercial marine license requirement for all persons taking marine life for commercial purposes aboard a validly licensed vessel. Requires any person who provides fishing charter services to obtain a commercial marine license. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
HB1016 |
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SB1171
Crustaceans; Prohibition on Taking or Killing; Administrative Rules
RELATING TO CRUSTACEANS.
Repeals section 188-58.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which prohibits the taking or killing of female spiny lobsters, Kona crabs, and Samoan crabs. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
HB1017 |
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SB1172
Fishing; Lay Nets; Permit
RELATING TO LAY NETS.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules to establish a lay net permit for the use or possession of lay nets, including reasonable permit fees and provisions for revocation, suspension, and withholding of permits for non-compliance with lay net rules. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
HB1018 |
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SB1173 SD2 HD1
Ocean Stewardship Special Fund; Ocean Stewardship User Fee
RELATING TO OCEAN STEWARDSHIP.
Establishes the ocean stewardship special fund and ocean stewardship user fee for the conservation, restoration, and enhancement of the State's marine resources. Sunsets the special fund on 6/30/2030. Delays collection of the ocean stewardship user fee until 1/1/2024. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HB1019 |
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SB1174
Natural Resource Rules; Adaptive Management
RELATING TO ADAPTIVE NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources (Board) to temporarily adopt, amend, and repeal certain natural resource rules by formal Board action at a publicly noticed meeting if the Board finds that such adoption, amendment, or repeal is necessary to implement effective and adaptive management measures in response to rapidly changing resource conditions. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
HB1020 |
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SB1175 SD1
Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact; Multi-jurisdictional Agreement
RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE WILDLIFE VIOLATOR COMPACT.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to enter into the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact or similar agreement for mutual assistance in the enforcement of wildlife laws. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
HB1021 |
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SB1176 SD1
Natural Resources; Inspection; Penalties
RELATING TO THE TAKING OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
Clarifies that any officer of the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) upon whom the Board of Land and Natural Resources (Board) has conferred police powers may, in the performance of their official duties, inspect certain items for compliance with protection and conservation of natural resources regulations related to hunting and fishing. Establishes penalties for refusal to comply with inspection requests made by any officer of DLNR upon whom the Board has conferred police powers. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
HB1022 |
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SB1177
Nonresident Recreational Marine Fishing License
RELATING TO A NONRESIDENT RECREATIONAL MARINE FISHING LICENSE.
Establishes a nonresident recreational marine fishing license requirement and fees to enable the Department of Land and Natural Resources to more effectively manage the marine fisheries resources of the State. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB1023 |
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SB1178
Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Short form bill to effectuate the title of the Act. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL |
HB1024 |
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SB1179 SD2
Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement; Conveyance Tax
RELATING TO FUNDING FOR THE DIVISION OF CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT.
Allocates a portion of the Conveyance Tax to the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to partially cover operational costs related to upholding the laws that serve to protect, conserve, and manage Hawaii's unique and limited natural, cultural, and historic resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
2/23/2021- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, FIN |
HB1025 |
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SB1180
Public-Private Partnerships; Leasing State Boating Facilities
RELATING TO THE STATE BOATING PROGRAM.
Clarifies that the Department of Land and Natural Resources (Department) may lease any existing state boating facility in part or in its entirety without the need for prior legislative approval, and amends chapter 76, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow a private partner under contract to assist the Department with administrative support services, such as vessel slip management, maintenance, and monitoring. |
(S)
2/17/2021- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
HB1026 |
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SB1181
Marine Life Conservation District Special Fund; Fees
RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
Establishes the Marine Life Conservation District Special Fund for the collection and use of moneys for the management, protection, restoration, and enhancement of the State's marine life conservation districts and the resources contained within, and authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to collect fees for the use of marine life conservation districts and the resources contained within. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB1027 |
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SB1182
Koke'e State Park Advisory Council; Repeal
RELATING TO THE KOKE'E STATE PARK ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Repeals section 171-8.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, establishing the Koke'e State Park Advisory Council. |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
HB1028 |
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SB1183
Living Park Planning Councils; Repeal
RELATING TO LIVING PARK PLANNING COUNCILS.
Repeals Act 15, Special Session Laws of Hawaii 2009, that authorized the establishment of living park planning councils. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
HB1029 |
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SB1184
Aquatic Life and Wildlife Advisory Committees; Repeal
RELATING TO THE AQUATIC LIFE AND WILDLIFE ADVISORY COMMITTEES.
Repeals section 197-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes, establishing the Aquatic Life and Wildlife Advisory Committees and amends sections 197-1 and 197-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to conform with that repeal. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
HB1030 |
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SB1185
Hawaii Historic Places Review Board; Membership
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HISTORIC PLACES REVIEW BOARD.
Reduces the number of members on the Hawaii Historic Places Review Board. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
HB1031 |
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SB1186 SD1
Uniform Controlled Substances Act
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.
Updates the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to make it consistent with amendments in the federal controlled substances law as required by section 329-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, JDC/WAM |
HB1032 |
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SB1187 SD2 HD2
Emergency Appropriation; PSD ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
Makes an emergency appropriation to provide funds for the department of public safety to cover the costs of the personnel services shortfall at all correctional institutions statewide and health care services. (HD2) |
(S)
4/23/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CMV, FIN |
HB1033 |
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SB1188
Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification System (SAVIN) Coordinator; Establishment ($)
RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE AUTOMATED VICTIM INFORMATION AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM.
Amends part VII of chapter 353, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to establish the SAVIN coordinator position, to be responsible for managing the operations of the SAVIN system. |
(S)
2/9/2021- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB1034 |
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SB1189
Intake Service Centers Pretrial Services.
RELATING TO PRETRIAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE INTAKE SERVICE CENTERS, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
Amends Section 353-6.2, Section 353-10, and Section 804-7.1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, enacted as part of Act 179, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019, to delete the additional duties and responsibilities of the Intake Service Centers (ISC), Department of Public Safety, in providing augmented bail reports under the Act's bail reform initiatives, due to the imposition of budget restrictions for the fiscal biennium 2021-23 that defunded the ISC positions responsible for this work. |
(S)
2/9/2021- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB1035 |
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SB1190 SD1
Department of Public Safety; Independent Civil Process Servers
A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Authorize the Department of Public Safety to maintain a list of independent civil process servers. Amends several statutes to allow process servers to serve specific types of legal documents. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB1036 |
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SB1191 SD1
Electronic Prescription Accountability System
RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM.
Updates chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify who may access information stored in the electronic prescription accountability system. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2021- Referred to HHH, CPC, referral sheet 21 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, CPC |
HB1037 |
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SB1192 SD1
Electronic Prescription Accountability System
RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM.
Amends section 329-101(b) and (d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require that the dispensing of a pharmacist-prescribed opioid antagonist be reported to the State's Electronic Prescription Accountability System. (SD1) |
(H)
3/23/2021- The committee(s) on HHH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, CPC |
HB1038 |
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SB1193
Public Safety; Short Form
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Short form bill relating to public safety. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to PSM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM |
HB1039 |
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SB1194 SD1 HD2
Emergency Appropriations; COVID-19 Expenditures; Department of Public Safety ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY RELATING TO COVID-19 EXPENDITURES.
Provides emergency appropriations in fiscal year 2020-2021 to the department of public safety to continue funding for various COVID-19 response related programs and activities. (HD2) |
(S)
4/23/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PDP/CMV, FIN |
HB1040 |
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SB1195
Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2020; Income Tax; Estate and Generation-skipping Transfer Tax
RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2020. |
(S)
2/12/2021- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB1041 |
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SB1196 SD2 HD1 CD1
Withholding Tax; Penalty
RELATING TO WITHHOLDING TAX.
Amends the due date for employers to file the wage and tax statement from the last day of February to January 31 following the close of the calendar year. Imposes a penalty on employers that fail to timely furnish and file the wage and tax statement. Effective 1/1/2022. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
HB1042 |
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SB1197
Transient Accommodations Tax
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Amends chapter 237D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to repeal the misdemeanor for failing to register under chapter 237D and replacing it with a fine structure and to make various technical amendments. |
(S)
2/3/2021- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB1043 |
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SB1198 SD2 HD1
Tax Administration; Electronic Filing; Electronic Funds Transfer; Tax Clearances; Interest Rate
RELATING TO TAX ADMINISTRATION.
Allows the department of taxation to mandate the electronic filing of certain partnership, S-corporation, and individual tax returns. Requires certain tax return preparers to file returns electronically. Amends the rules for filing and payment of taxes by electronic funds transfer. Requires electronic funds transfers for tax return preparers and any person subject to mandatory electronic filing. Removes the timeliness requirement from the electronic funds transfer penalty. Removes the authority of the department of taxation to charge for certified copies of tax clearances. Authorizes the limited disclosure of liquor licensees' tax clearances. Clarifies the interest rate for payments made to taxpayers out of the litigated claims fund. Expands the permissible uses of the tax administration special fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
4/1/2021- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
HB1044 |
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SB1199
Required Information on Rent Collected on Behalf of an Owner of Real Property; Related Penalties
RELATING TO TAX REPORTING.
Revises the manner in which person authorized to collect rent provides information to the Department of Taxation and requires (as opposed to permits) them to report the total amount of rent collected under sections 237-30.5 and 237D-8.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC/WAM |
HB1045 |
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SB1200
Fees for Fuel Tax, Liquor Tax, Cigarette and Tobacco Tax, and Conveyance Tax
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION FEES.
Changes the fees for permits and licenses issued under chapters 243, 244D, and 245, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from specified amounts to reasonable fees established by rule adopted by the Department of Taxation. Establishes authority to charge a reasonable fee for providing conveyance tax certificates provided to anyone other than the county real property assessment division by administrative rule. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB1046 |
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SB1201 SD1
Taxes; General Excise Tax Licenses
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX LICENSES.
Beginning 1/1/2022, requires that any general excise tax license issued under section 237-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes, be renewed biennially. Allows the department of taxation to charge a fee for biennial renewals. Allows the department of taxation to require electronic biennial renewals. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB1047 |
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SB1202 SD1 HD2 CD1
Taxation; Fuel Tax; Liquor Tax; Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Makes various technical amendments to fuel, liquor, cigarette, and tobacco tax laws. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
HB1048 |
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SB1203 SD1 HD1 CD1
Taxation; Housekeeping Amendments
RELATING TO TITLE 14, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Amends title 14, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to make nonsubstantive changes for clarity and to delete obsolete provisions. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
HB1049 |
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SB1204 SD2 HD2 CD1
Tax Appeals; Taxation Board of Review
RELATING TO TAX APPEALS.
Replaces the four district tax boards of review with a single statewide taxation board of review appointed by the governor, consisting of ten members with three required for quorum. Authorizes taxpayers and others appearing before the board to participate using cost-efficient means such as teleconferencing. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
HB1050 |
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SB1205
Department of Transportation; Airports
RELATING TO AIRPORTS.
Clarifies airport jurisdiction with respect to land use compliance and county permits. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to TRS/WTL, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/WTL, JDC |
HB1051 |
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SB1206
Department of Transportation; Airport Hazard; Airport Zoning Act
RELATING TO THE AIRPORT ZONING ACT.
Establishes a five-mile airport hazard area for prevention of potentially hazardous conditions that may be caused by certain land uses or actions. Requires state and county agencies to coordinate land uses and permit approvals with the Hawaii Department of Transportation for land located in the airport hazard area. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to TRS/WTL/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/WTL/PSM, JDC |
HB1052 |
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SB1207 SD2
Emergency; Procurement; Public Property; Equipment Failures; Government Services
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Allows the head of a purchasing agency to obtain emergency procurements in certain situations that create a threat to life, public health, welfare, public property, or serous disruption to government services, including situations caused by equipment failures. Replaces Chief Procurement Officer approval with an accounting report to the Chief Procurement Officer in a timely manner and to the Legislature within sixty days after the end of the fiscal year in which the procurement was made. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to PDP/GVR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PDP/GVR, CPC, FIN |
HB1053 |
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SB1208
Procurement; Administrative Proceedings; Protest Bond; and Estimated Value of Contract
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Amends section 103D-709, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Administrative proceedings for review, to replace the protest bond amount for a contract with an estimated value of less than $500,000 from $1,000 to one per cent; to replace the protest bond amount for a contract with an estimated value of less than $1,000,000 from $2,000 to two and one-half per cent; to replace the protest bond amount when the estimated value of the contract is $1,000,000 or more from one-half per cent to four and one-half per cent; and to delete the $10,000 cap on the protest bond amount. |
(S)
2/3/2021- Re-Referred to GVO, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
HB1054 |
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SB1209
Transportation; Highways
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to provide the director of the Department of Transportation with authority to acquire real property on behalf of the State for roads and streets without review or approval by the board of land and natural resources and upon acquisition, jurisdiction over such real property shall be immediately transferred to the Department of Transportation. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to TRS/WTL, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/WTL, JDC |
HB1055 |
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SB1210 SD1
Transportation; Motor Vehicle Inspections; Administrative Rules
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
Expands the authority of the Director of Transportation over required motor carrier vehicle inspections. Authorizes the Director of Transportation to adopt administrative rules related to fees. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, JDC |
HB1056 |
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SB1211 SD1
Department of Transportation; Farm Vehicle
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS.
Repeals the law relating to exemption for vehicles designated as vehicles used by farmers as set forth in section 286-208, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, JDC |
HB1057 |
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SB1212 SD2 HD2 CD1
Motor Vehicle Registration; Motor Carrier Vehicle; Federal Out of service Order
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
Requires resolution of an outstanding federal out-of-service order prior to registration renewals and initial registrations of motor carrier vehicles. Defines "out-of-service order". (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, CPC |
HB1058 |
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SB1213 SD1
Department of Transportation; Hawaii Revised Statutes, Repeal
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Repeals sections 264-19, 266-2.3, and 266-22, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for the purpose of deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, WAM/JDC |
HB1059 |
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SB1214
Stormwater Fees; State Exemption
RELATING TO STORMWATER FEES.
Exempts the State, and its departments and agencies, from county stormwater user fees. Prohibits county from denying services to the State or its departments and agencies by reason of nonpayment of user fees. |
(S)
2/3/2021- Re-Referred to WTL/PSM, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/PSM, WAM/JDC |
HB1060 |
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SB1215
Department of Transportation
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to TRS. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS |
HB1061 |
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SB1216 SD2
Transportation; Commercial Driver's License; Entry-level Requirements
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Adds a requirement for certain commercial driver's license applicants to complete an entry-level driver training course before taking a skills test for licensure. Exempts applicants holding a valid commercial learner's permit or commercial driver's license obtained prior to February 7, 2022. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 22 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA |
HB1062 |
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SB1217
Transportation; State Highway Safety Council
RELATING TO THE STATE HIGHWAY SAFETY COUNCIL.
Reduces the membership of the State Highway Safety Council appointed by the Governor from twenty to ten. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to TRS, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, WAM |
HB1063 |
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SB1218 SD1
University of Hawaii
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Extends the sunset provision in Act 38, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017, to 6/30/2025. (SD1) |
(S)
3/4/2021- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, JDC/WAM |
HB1064 |
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SB1219 SD1
University of Hawaii; Commercialization
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESEARCH.
Extends the sunset provision in Act 39, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017, to 6/30/2024. Takes effect 6/29/2021. (SD1) |
(S)
3/4/2021- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, JDC/WAM |
HB1065 |
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SB1220 SD1
Criminal History Record Checks; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.
Adds the University of Hawaii to the list of agencies that are authorized to conduct criminal history record checks on current or prospective employees, whose positions or duties are related to the security of campus facilities and persons. (SD1) |
(S)
4/9/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, JHA, FIN |
HB1066 |
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SB1221
University of Hawaii; Chief Procurement Officer
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Removes the sunset provision in Act 42, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HRE, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, JDC |
HB1067 |
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SB1222 SD2 HD1 CD1
University of Hawaii at Hilo; Conference Center Revolving Fund
RELATING TO THE CONFERENCE CENTER REVOLVING FUND.
Expands the scope of the conference center revolving fund for the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Authorizes the chancellor of the University of Hawaii at Hilo to expend funds from the revolving fund. Exempts the expenditure of moneys from the fund from bidding requirements under the Hawaii public procurement code. Requires the chancellor of the University of Hawaii at Hilo to submit annual reports of the revolving fund to the legislature. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HET, FIN |
HB1068 |
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SB1223
University of Hawaii; Reporting
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CANCER RESEARCH SPECIAL FUND.
Amends the reporting requirement on the Hawaii cancer research special fund from semi-annually to annually. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
HB1069 |
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SB1224
University of Hawaii
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY DISTRICTS.
Provide a framework that supports consistent land use planning and development across the University of Hawaii System and allows project partnerships with qualified persons. |
(S)
2/9/2021- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE/WTL, WAM |
HB1070 |
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SB1225 SD1 HD1 CD1
University of Hawaii Board of Regents; Independent Audit Committee
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS INDEPENDENT AUDIT COMMITTEE.
PART I - Allows the chairperson of the independent audit committee (IAC) of the University of Hawaii board of regents to be selected in a manner consistent with its bylaws. Clarifies that the responsibility of the IAC as to the university's enterprise risk management is to oversee, rather than engage in the pertinent operations. Exempts from chapter 91 and part I of chapter 92, HRS, discussions between the IAC and internal or external auditors on matters that should remain confidential in accordance with nationally recognized best practices for independent audit committees. Allows the IAC chairperson to determine whether IAC discussions that are exempt from chapter 91 and part I of chapter 92, HRS, may be held without the presence of the president or the chief financial officer of the university. PART II – Requires the IAC to report to the board of regents significant issues pertaining to university operations and programs found in audit reports that warrant corrective or remedial action. Requires the board of regents to ensure that necessary actions are implemented, and the underlying significant issue is appropriately corrected and remedied. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HET, JHA |
HB1071 |
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SB1226
University of Hawaii; Tuition and Fees Special Fund
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TUITION AND FEES SPECIAL FUND.
Repeals the requirement that each University of Hawaii campus prepare an operations plan, to be reviewed by the President and the Vice President for Budget and Finance and the Chief Financial Officer of the University of Hawaii, for each fiscal year. Repeals the requirement that the moneys in the University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund for each University of Hawaii campus to lapse to the credit of Program ID No. UOH900 (University of Hawaii, system wide support). |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HRE, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, JDC/WAM |
HB1072 |
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SB1227
University of Hawaii; Short Form
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Short form bill relating to the University of Hawaii. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to HRE. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE |
HB1073 |
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SB1228
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Commission for National and Community Service
RELATING TO THE COMMISSION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.
Transfers for administrative purposes only the Commission for National and Community Service from the University of Hawaii to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Adds a representative from each county mayor?s office to the commission and a representative of the volunteer sector. Also changes meeting requirements from quarterly to twice annually. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to EET/HRE/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET/HRE/PSM, WAM |
HB1074 |
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SB1229
State Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Appropriates funds for the operating and capital improvement budget of the Executive Branch for fiscal years 2021 -2022 and 2022- 2023. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB200 |
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SB1230 SD2
Office of Language Access; Statewide Language Access Reform
RELATING TO STATEWIDE HEALTH PLANNING.
Requires the executive director of the office of language access or the department of health to perform the duties of the office of language access. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
3/9/2021- Recommitted to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HTH/HMS, WAM |
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SB1231 SD2
State Health Planning and Development Agency; Statewide Health Planning and Resource Development Program Reform
RELATING TO STATEWIDE HEALTH PLANNING.
Authorizes either the State Health Planning and Development Agency or the Department of Health to deploy statewide health planning and resource development programs and resources. Provides that any money in the state health planning and development special fund in excess of $2,000,000 shall lapse to the general fund. Effective 7/1/2050. Department of Health's duty to deploy programs and resources repeals 6/30/2026. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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SB1232 SD1
Liquor Tax; Surcharge
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
Beginning July 1, 2021, establishes a $0.10 per drink surcharge in addition to the liquor tax. Repeals June 30, 2024. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2021- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Baker |
CPN, WAM |
HB771 |
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SB1233 SD1
Vending Facilities Program; Mental Illness; Task Force; Pilot
RELATING TO THE VENDING FACILITIES PROGRAM.
Establishes a two-year vendor facilities pilot program task force for vendors with serious mental illness within the department of health. Requires the vendor facilities pilot program task force submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature not later than twenty days prior to the convening of the 2022 through 2023 regular sessions. Takes effect on 5/1/2029. (SD1) |
(S)
2/23/2021- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Baker, Shimabukuro |
HMS, JDC |
HB1112 |
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SB1234 SD1
Coronavirus Relief; State Budget; CARES Act; Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Personal Protective Equipment; Industrial Hygiene Products
RELATING TO PANDEMIC RESPONSE.
Authorizes use of funds appropriated from the emergency and budget reserve fund, from the amounts received by the State from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act, for the purchase and distribution of personal protective equipment, industrial hygiene products, and coronavirus disease 2019 tests to state departments and attached agencies. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to PDP/ECD, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Baker, San Buenaventura |
PDP/ECD, FIN |
HB723 |
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SB1235 SD1
Board of Agriculture; Members; Molokai; Lanai
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes two new positions on the board of agriculture and specifies that one shall be a resident of the island of Molokai and one shall be a resident of the island of Lanai. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Keith-Agaran |
AEN, WAM |
HB1133 |
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SB1236
CIP; 7th Senatorial District; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 7th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH |
WAM |
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SB1237 SD2
Renewable Energy Technologies; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Reduces the cap amounts of the renewable energy technologies income tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2021. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
WAKAI |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB1173 |
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SB1238
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Board of Land and Natural Resources; State Parks; Fee Schedules; State Parks Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE PARKS.
Allows the board of land and natural resources to adopt, amend, or repeal administrative fee schedules for certain activities related to state parks through regular or special board meetings rather than through administrative rulemaking. Appropriates funds out of the state parks special fund to raise the expenditure ceiling of the special fund. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB1276 |
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SB1239
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Procedure; Eyewitness Identification
RELATING TO EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATIONS.
Amends Chapter 801K, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to provide clarification and flexibility in eyewitness identification procedures. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB763 |
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SB1240 SD1 HD1
Income Tax Law; Conformity; Federal Consolidated Appropriations Act
RELATING TO TAX CONFORMITY.
Requires the State to conform to those provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, relating to taxable income and deductible expenses. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
DELA CRUZ |
CPC, FIN |
HB1116 |
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SB1241 SD1
Intoxicating Liquor; Carriers; Reporting
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Requires any express carrier company, common or contract carrier, except water carriers as defined and regulated by the Surface Transportation Board of the United States, or other person that transports liquor from outside the State for delivery in the State to prepare and file a monthly report with the liquor commission or liquor control adjudication board of each county in which deliveries are made. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
DELA CRUZ |
CPN, JDC |
HB824 |
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SB1242 SD2
DOH; Trauma-informed Care; Task Force
RELATING TO TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE.
Establishes a trauma-informed care task force within the department of health to make recommendations of trauma-informed care in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
DELA CRUZ |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB1322 |
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SB1243 SD2 HD1
Corrections; Private Prisons; Phase-out; Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission
RELATING TO THE PHASEOUT OF PRIVATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
Requires the Hawaii correctional oversight commission to create a comprehensive plan to phase out the use of private correctional institutions. Prohibits the construction of new correctional facilities and the expansion of existing correctional facilities without first obtaining input and recommendations of the Hawaii correctional system oversight commission. Effective 7/1/3050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2021- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NISHIHARA, ACASIO, CHANG, INOUYE, LEE, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella, Ihara, Shimabukuro |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
HB1080 |
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SB1244 SD1
Criminal Justice Reform; Pretrial Procedures; Bail; Judicial Council; Penal Code Review
RELATING TO THE MODERNIZATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
Defines serious crime as murder or attempted murder in the first degree or class A felony, or a call B or C felony involving violence of threat of violence. Allows the court to determine if bail may be denied where the charge is for a serious crime. Requires the judicial council to appoint a committee to review and recommend changes to the Hawaii penal code. Takes effect 7/1/25. (SD1) |
(S)
2/23/2021- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
NISHIHARA, ACASIO, CHANG, GABBARD, LEE, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, English, Fevella, Kidani, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
HB1079 |
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SB1245
Public Safety; Correctional Facilities; Construction; Moratorium; Hawaii Correctional Oversight Commission
RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
Establishes a moratorium on the construction of any new correctional facilities in the State on or after 7/1/2021, including the planned construction of a new facility to replace the existing Oahu community correctional center. Prohibits the construction of new correctional facilities or the expansion of existing correctional facilities without the approval of the Hawaii correctional system oversight commission. |
(S)
2/3/2021- Re-Referred to PSM, WAM/JDC. |
NISHIHARA, ACASIO, Shimabukuro |
PSM, WAM/JDC |
HB1082 |
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SB1246 SD1
Counties; Ke Kanawai Mamalahoe; Law of the Splintered Paddle
RELATING TO THE LAW OF THE SPLINTERED PADDLE.
Prohibits a county from enacting any ordinance that prohibits a person from lying by the roadside in safety in accordance with the law of the splintered paddle. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
NISHIHARA, ACASIO, CHANG, MISALUCHA, San Buenaventura |
HWN, JDC |
HB1083 |
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SB1247
CIP; 16th Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 16th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WAM. |
MISALUCHA |
WAM |
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SB1248 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Enterprises; Agricultural Enterprise Special Fund
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES.
Authorizes the department of agriculture to plan, design, construct, operate, manage, maintain, repair, demolish, and remove infrastructure on any lands under the jurisdiction of the department, to support and promote agriculture. Establishes the agricultural enterprise program. Establishes the agricultural enterprise special fund. Requires the board of agriculture to annually report an accounting of non-agricultural park lessees to the legislature. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to AGR, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
GABBARD, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Fevella, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
AGR, ECD, FIN |
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SB1249
Hawaii Association of Conservation Districts; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
Makes an appropriation from the special land and development fund to the department of land and natural resources for the operational expenses and staffing costs of the Hawaii association of conservation districts. |
(S)
1/29/2021- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
WTL, WAM |
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SB1250 SD2
HDOA; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Hawaii Emergency Food Assistance Program Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY FOOD MANAGEMENT.
Establishes the Hawaii emergency food assistance program and Hawaii emergency food assistance program special fund to be administered by the department of agriculture and appropriates moneys into the fund to provide food to certain residents during governor-declared states of emergency. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to PDP, AGR, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, LEE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Acasio, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
PDP, AGR, FIN |
HB1255 |
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SB1251 SD2
Department of Agriculture; DOE; Farm to School Program; Goals
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Education to meet the local farm to school meal goal of fifteen per cent of food served in public schools to be locally sourced by 2025 and thirty per cent by 2030. Requires the Department of Education to report to the Legislature. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to AGR, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Ihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
AGR, EDN, FIN |
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SB1252
Teleworking; Government Employees; Physical Equipment
RELATING TO TELEWORK.
Allows public employers to establish and implement a telework program. Requires public employers with a telework program to establish a telework policy and post it on the employer's internet website; provide the teleworking employees with equipment that is reasonably necessary to perform their job functions at the teleworking site; and reimburse teleworking employees with communication costs incurred by teleworking. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to LCA/GVO, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, LEE, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
LCA/GVO, WAM |
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SB1253
PUC; Agriculture; Taxation; Water Carrier Rates; Tariffs
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Exempts from general excise tax law amounts received from the interisland transportation and related loading and unloading of livestock. Requires the public utilities commission to authorize preferential water carrier service rates by tariff for ratepayers that operate farms or ranches located in any county with a population equal to or less than 500,000. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to AEN/CPN, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, San Buenaventura |
AEN/CPN, WAM |
HB1144 |
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SB1254
Income Tax Law; Paycheck Protection Program; Conformity
RELATING TO CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL LAW.
Conforms state income tax law to certain provisions of federal law relating to the treatment of amounts received by eligible recipients under the federal Paycheck Protection Program. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, KANUHA, Wakai |
WAM |
HB870 |
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SB1255
Auditor; Salary
RELATING TO THE AUDITOR.
Requires the salary of the state auditor to be fixed by the legislature. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB354 |
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SB1256
State Budget; Capital Improvement Projects; Executive Branch ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for fiscal biennium 2021–2023. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
WAM |
HB1147 |
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SB1257
Judiciary; Capital Improvement Projects ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Makes appropriations to the judiciary for capital improvement projects for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2021 and ending 6/30/2023. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1258 SD1 HD1
Telehealth; Physician-patient Relationship; Establishment
RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.
Authorizes the establishment of a physician-patient relationship via a telehealth interaction, if the physician is licensed to practice medicine in the State. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2021- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SHIMABUKURO, ENGLISH, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB1120 |
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SB1259
Commercial Marine License; DLNR; Black Coral; Permit
RELATING TO MARINE LIFE.
Requires persons applying for a commercial marine license to appear in person before DLNR. Prohibits DLNR from issuing or renewing a commercial marine license to an alien crew member who has not been granted permission to land temporarily by federal law. Requires a DLNR permit for black coral taken within the jurisdiction of the State for commercial purposes. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
RHOADS |
WTL, JDC |
HB1365 |
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SB1260 SD1 HD1
Bail; Release; Detention
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PRETRIAL REFORM.
Eliminates the use of monetary bail and requires defendants to be released on their own recognizance for traffic offenses; violations; and nonviolent petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor, and class C felony offenses, with certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/3021. (HD1) |
(S)
4/20/2021- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-21-21 3:00PM; CR 325. |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
HB1111 |
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SB1261
Sharks Products; Import Prohibitions; Exemptions
RELATING TO SHARK PROTECTION.
Prohibits the importation of shark parts and products containing shark parts. Provides certain exemptions. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
RHOADS |
WTL, JDC |
HB412 |
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SB1262
DLNR; Administrative Fee Schedules; Board Powers
RELATING TO LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Authorizes the board of land and natural resources to adopt, amend, and repeal administrative fee schedules without regard to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Establishes a process for the board to adopt, amend, and repeal administrative fee schedules, including public notice and meeting requirements. |
(S)
2/5/2021- Re-Referred to WTL, WAM/JDC. |
RIVIERE, Gabbard, Shimabukuro |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
HB1148 |
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SB1263
Capital Improvement Projects; CIP; GO Bonds; President Theodore Roosevelt High School; Gymnasium; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL.
Authorizes issuance of GO bonds to finance, design, and construct a new gymnasium at President Theodore Roosevelt high school. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
WAM |
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SB1264
Income Tax; Refundable Food/Excise Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases and amends the refundable food/excise tax credit by basing the amount of the credit on a taxpayer's Hawaii earned income and federal adjusted gross income. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
WAM |
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SB1265
General Excise Tax; Refundable Food/Excise Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the general excise tax to 4.5%. Doubles the amount of the refundable food/excise tax credit. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
WAM |
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SB1266
General Excise Tax; Refundable Food/Excise Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Beginning 1/1/2031, increases the general excise tax to 4.5%. Doubles the amount of the refundable food/excise tax credit. Increase in tax credit applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2021. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
WAM |
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SB1267
Emergency Powers; Proclamation; State of Emergency; Local State of Emergency; Automatic Termination; Extension; Reauthorization
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
Requires approval of the legislature or a county council to extend to a date certain, or deny the extension of, a proclamation of a state of emergency or local state of emergency timely requested by the governor or mayor beyond sixty days of its issuance, unless the legislature or county council fails to take action, in which case the state of emergency or local state of emergency is automatically extended for sixty days. Allows the authorization of the issuance of a separate proclamation arising from the same emergency or disaster as a previous proclamation that expired, upon request of the governor or mayor and adoption of a concurrent resolution by the legislature or resolution by the county council, as appropriate. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
TANIGUCHI |
PSM, JDC |
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SB1268
Election Campaigns; Code of Fair Campaign Practices
RELATING TO ELECTION CAMPAIGNS.
Adopts the code of fair campaign practices encouraging candidates to agree and pledge to conduct their campaigns consistent with the code. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA |
JDC |
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SB1269
Elections; Voter Participation; Write-in Ballots
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Authorizes write-in voting. Allows voters to vote for declared candidates other than those listed on preprinted ballot through write-in voting procedure. Applies to elections conducted on or after 7/1/2022. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, LEE, Gabbard, Riviere |
JDC |
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SB1270
Workforce Development Council; Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
RELATING TO THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL.
Replaces the Director of Human Services with the Administrator of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Human Services, as an ex officio, voting member on the Workforce Development Council. |
(S)
4/14/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
IHARA |
LAT, JHA |
HB1198 |
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SB1271 SD2 HD1
Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program; Executive Office on Early Learning; Early Learning Special Fund
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Establishes an early childhood educator stipend program to be administered by the executive office on early learning to address the shortage of qualified early childhood educators in Hawaii. Requires stipend fund repayments for the early childhood educator stipend program to be deposited into the early learning special fund. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
KIDANI, CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
EDN, FIN |
HB1360 |
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SB1272
Medical Cannabis; Naturopathic Physicians; Written Certification
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes naturopathic physicians with the same authority as physicians and advanced practice registered nurses in regards to providing written certifications to qualified patients for the medical use of cannabis. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to HTH/PSM, CPN. |
BAKER, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, English, Ihara, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
HTH/PSM, CPN |
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SB1273
Naturopathic Medicine; Continuing Education; Licensure Requirements
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
Clarifies the list of acceptable institutions or organizations that can approve the continuing education courses needed by naturopathic physicians for license renewal. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to HTH, CPN. |
BAKER, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, English, Gabbard, Ihara, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
HTH, CPN |
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SB1274
School Psychologists; Licensure; Board of Psychology; Composition; Requirements
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGY.
Establishes licensure requirements for school psychologists to be administered by the board of psychology. Requires all school psychologists to be licensed by July 1, 2024. Increases the composition of the board of psychology to include two school psychologists. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to HTH, CPN. |
BAKER |
HTH, CPN |
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SB1275 SD2
Shared Leave Program; State and County Employees; Designation of Beneficiary Form; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
Requires each state government branch, and authorizes each county, to establish a shared leave program for state employees. Precludes state government branches and applicable counties from prohibiting leave sharing between employees of different departments or bargaining units because of administrative infeasibility. Allows a public employee to designate beneficiaries to the employee's unpaid vacation allowance and wages through a statement that is not verified or written. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2021- The committee(s) on LAT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
BAKER |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
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SB1276 SD1
Detached Dwelling Units; Residences; Approval
RELATING TO DETACHED DWELLINGS.
Requires each county to adopt ordinances authorizing detached dwelling units that meet certain minimum standards. Prohibits a county from denying a building permit under certain conditions. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
CHANG |
HOU, JDC |
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SB1277
Environmental Justice; Mapping; Data Collection
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE MAPPING.
Establishes the environmental justice mapping task force and an advisory council to develop high-quality data relating to environmental justice concerns, identify environmental justice communities, and devise a method to correct for racist and unjust practices leading to historical and current environmental injustices. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to AEN, JDC. |
CHANG |
AEN, JDC |
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SB1278 SD1
Counties; Land Use; Zoning; Fourplex Dwelling Unit
RELATING TO ZONING.
Allows the counties to adopt rules for the construction of fourplex dwelling units on lots where single-family dwelling units are permitted in residential areas and in a city with a population of 25,000 or more or withing an urban area. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
CHANG |
HOU, JDC |
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SB1279
State Building Code Council; Building Codes and Standards; Financial Impact Assessment
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
Requires the state building code council to: consider the impact of building codes and standards on the cost of single- and multi-family homes built in the State when considering whether to adopt a code or standard; and include with its annual written report to the governor a financial impact assessment on each code and standard adopted by the council. |
(S)
2/8/2021- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB1131 |
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SB1280 SD1
General Obligation Bonds; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Senior Affordable Housing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to be appropriated into and out of the rental housing revolving fund for construction of phase I of a senior affordable housing project on Hawaii public housing authority property on School street, Oahu. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU, WAM |
HB1132 |
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SB1281
DHHL; Hawaiian Home Lands; Beneficiaries; Quarterly Reports
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Requires the department of Hawaiian home lands to release to beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, quarterly reports that contain certain information on leases and fiscal matters. |
(S)
2/5/2021- Re-Referred to HWN, WAM/JDC. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, LEE, Acasio, Kidani, Kim, Riviere, Wakai |
HWN, WAM/JDC |
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SB1282 SD1
Catalytic Converter; Theft; Penal Code; Class C Felony; Used Motor Vehicle Parts; Statement
RELATING TO CATALYTIC CONVERTERS.
Requires licensed used motor vehicle part dealers to obtain a written statement by a seller of a catalytic converter that the seller has the lawful right to sell and dispose of the catalytic converter. Requires certain sellers of a catalytic converter to present a receipt or notarized declaration regarding the catalytic converter in certain circumstances. Prohibits a licensed used motor vehicle part dealer from purchasing a catalytic converter with no receipt or notarized declaration and to report the attempted sale to the police. Establishes the offense of theft of catalytic converter as a class C felony. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, Kim, Riviere, Wakai |
CPN, JDC |
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SB1283
PSD; Sheriff Division; State Highway Patrol; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HIGHWAY PATROL.
Establishes a state highway patrol within the sheriff division of the department of public safety to actively patrol all highways and facilities owned or leased by the State. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to PSM/LCA, WAM/JDC. |
FEVELLA, GABBARD, Acasio, Kim, Shimabukuro |
PSM/LCA, WAM/JDC |
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SB1284
Public Service; Vacancies
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Requires the abolishment of any public service position that remains vacant for longer than 2 years. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
FEVELLA, Kim, Misalucha, Wakai |
LCA, WAM |
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SB1285 SD2 HD1
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Medical Facilities; COFA Benefit Recipients; Diversity and Inclusion Training; Interpreters; Community Health Care Workers
RELATING TO MEDICAL FACILITIES.
Requires any Hawaii health systems corporation hospital in a county with an area greater than four thousand square miles that serves Compact of Free Association benefit recipients to establish diversity and inclusion training for all staff, and to hire interpreters and community health care workers as necessary to bridge the language and cultural divide with the community. Requires the Hawaii health systems corporation to provide oversight and enforcement. Requires the Hawaii health systems corporation to provide a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2021- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KANUHA, ACASIO, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, RHOADS, WAKAI, Ihara, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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SB1286 SD1 HD1
Hawaii County; Office of the Prosecuting Attorney; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR HAWAII COUNTY.
Appropriates funds to the office of the prosecuting attorney for Hawaii county for the career criminal prosecution unit. Effective 7/1/3021. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KANUHA |
JHA, CPC, FIN |
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SB1287
Student Meals; Department of Education Food Services Branch; United States Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO THE FOOD SERVICES BRANCH.
Requires the department of education food services branch to coordinate with the principals and vice principals of department schools to determine which school meal program offered by the USDA is the best fit for the student body and campus of each school. |
(H)
3/9/2021- Referred to AGR, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 21 |
KANUHA, ACASIO, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KIDANI, Gabbard, Riviere |
AGR, EDN, FIN |
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SB1288
Job Corps Program; DBEDT; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A JOB CORPS PROGRAM.
Establishes a state job corps program within the department of business, economic development, and tourism to help address unemployment impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and support economic diversification. Appropriates funds for this purpose. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to EET, WAM. |
KANUHA |
EET, WAM |
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SB1289 SD1
Elections Commission; Watchers; Observers; Assessment
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the elections commission to, in consultation with the clerk of each county, perform an assessment of whether the election watcher and election observer programs are adequate and, if not, what adjustments are necessary to improve the programs. Requires a report of the assessment to the legislature. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
IHARA |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1290
Unemployment Insurance Benefits; Income Tax Withholding; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE.
Requires DLIR to withhold and deduct income taxes from unemployment insurance benefits. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KIM, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, Acasio, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
LCA, WAM |
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SB1291 SD1 HD1 CD1
Transportation; Electric Powered Vehicles; Three Wheels; Autocycles
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Includes autocycles equipped with handlebars in the definition of motorcycle in the Hawaii Safety Act. Exempts motorcycles and motor scooters with a roll bar or roll cage from the safety helmet requirement. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
INOUYE |
TRN, CPC |
HB717 |
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SB1292 SD1
Wells; Department of Agriculture; Leased Lands; Food Production; Environmental Impact Statements; Exemption
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Exempts the proposed drilling, construction, or use of a well on lands leased from the department of agriculture from the requirements of the environmental impact statements law, provided that the land is being used to support agriculture and food production. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
INOUYE |
WTL/AEN, JDC |
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SB1293
General Excise and Use Taxes; Temporary Suspension; Exemption for Certain Persons and Gross Amounts
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Suspends temporarily the exemptions for certain persons and certain amounts of gross income or proceeds from the general excise and use tax and requires the payment of both taxes at a 4% rate. Effective 7/1/2021. Sunsets 6/30/2023. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
WAM |
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SB1294
Adult Dental Benefits; Medicaid; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID BENEFITS.
Appropriates funds to restore diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental benefits to adult medicaid enrollees, provided the department of human services obtains maximum federal matching funds available and purses all funding sources, including private grants, prior to expending any general fund appropriations. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to HMS, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, ACASIO, KANUHA, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Inouye, Kidani, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
HMS, WAM |
HB866 |
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SB1295
Clinical Psychologists; Prescriptive Authority Privilege
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Authorizes and establishes procedures and criteria for prescriptive authority for clinical psychologists who meet specific education, training, and registration requirements. Requires the Board of Psychology to accept applications for prescriptive authority privilege beginning 7/1/2023. Requires the Board of Psychology to report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2022. Sunsets on 8/31/2026. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to HTH, CPN. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, GABBARD, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Kidani, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
HTH, CPN |
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SB1296
Broadband Infrastructure; Grant Program; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BROADBAND.
Establishes a broadband infrastructure grant program to be administered by the department of business, economic development, and tourism. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to EET/GVO, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EET/GVO, WAM |
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SB1297 SD1
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Maui; MauiGrown Coffee, Inc. ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST MAUIGROWN COFFEE, INC.
Extends the authorization to issue special purpose revenue bonds to assist MauiGrown Coffee, Inc., with the operation and expansion of its farm and mill. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/23/2021- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
BAKER |
AGR, FIN |
HB1375 |
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SB1298 SD1
Glass Containers; Advance Disposal Fee
RELATING TO GLASS CONTAINERS.
Increases the advance disposal fee collected on glass containers. Removes the exemption for glass deposit beverage containers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura |
HTH, WAM |
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SB1299
Mauna Kea; Development; Prohibition
RELATING TO MAUNA KEA.
Prohibits any new or ground-disturbing development, except for the decommissioning of telescopes or for native Hawaiian traditional and cultural purposes, on conservation lands of the Mauna Kea summit at 6,000 feet above sea level and higher. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to WTL/HWN, JDC. |
ACASIO, FEVELLA, San Buenaventura |
WTL/HWN, JDC |
HB703 |
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SB1300
Taxation; Estate Tax; Exclusion
RELATING TO INCREASING THE ESTATE TAX.
Lowers the exclusion amount of Hawaii's estate tax to $1,000,000. Applicable to decedents dying or taxable transfers occurring after 12/31/2020. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Shimabukuro |
WAM |
HB445 |
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SB1301
Legislative Term Limits; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of sixteen years in the house of representatives or senate, or both, for terms beginning on or after the general election of 2024. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to JDC. |
ACASIO, RIVIERE, San Buenaventura |
JDC |
HB123 |
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SB1302
Taxation; Corporations; Combined Reporting
RELATING TO TAX HAVEN ABUSE.
Requires corporations to include the income of all foreign subsidiaries to the State. Applies the State's apportionment formula to determine the share of reported profits subject to the appropriate tax. Effective 1/1/2022. |
(S)
2/17/2021- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
ACASIO, CHANG, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Shimabukuro |
CPN/JDC, WAM |
HB441 |
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SB1303
Department of Budget and Finance; Director of Finance; Program and Budget Performance Review; Reports
RELATING TO PROGRAM AND BUDGET PERFORMANCE REVIEW.
Requires the director of the department of budget and finance to conduct program and budget performance reviews of all state agencies biennially. Requires the director of finance to submit a report of the findings to the legislature at the start of each legislative biennial. |
(S)
2/11/2021- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, LEE, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Gabbard, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
GVO, WAM |
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SB1304 SD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; Building Maintenance; State Facilities
RELATING TO CENTRAL SERVICES.
Requires that the department of accounting and general services be responsible for ensuring that the facilities under their responsibility are maintained in accordance with proper repair, maintenance, and cleanliness standards to promote the health and safety of occupants and visitors. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, LEE, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Gabbard, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
GVO, JDC |
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SB1305 SD1
DAGS; Personal Vehicles; Automotive Support
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
Requires the department of accounting and general services to establish and manage automotive support for work-related travel by employees of the State to minimize the size of motor pools. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, LEE, Keith-Agaran, Misalucha, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
LAT, FIN |
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SB1306
Works of Art Special Fund; Art Education in Schools; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND.
Allows the works of art special fund to be used to recognize and support local artists, including student artists and arts education programs in K-12 schools; and as administrative support for programs that support works of art and artists, including when state funds are required to obtain federal funding. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to LCA/EDU, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
LCA/EDU, WAM |
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SB1307 SD2 HD1
Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Chief Information Officer; Information Technology Modernization Projects
RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS.
Establishes an information technology modernization program management office within the office of enterprise technology services to provide guidance and support to major information technology projects. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
MORIWAKI |
HET, FIN |
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SB1308
DOT; Airport Concessions; Substantial Hardship; Contracts
RELATING TO CONCESSIONS.
Provides the department of transportation with more flexibility and discretion to address substantial hardship situations that impact airport concession contracts. |
(S)
2/18/2021- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
LEE |
TRS, WAM/JDC |
HB1094 |
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SB1309 SD1
Electric Vehicles; Charging; Infrastructure Incentive Program; Tax; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Establishes an annual luxury pollution registration fee for non electric vehicles over $60,000 beginning 12/31/21. Requires the fees to be deposited in the state highway fund and support the electric vehicle charging system rebate program. Expands the rebate program to include low-income residents of the state. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE, ACASIO, CHANG, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran |
TRS/AEN, WAM |
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SB1310
Shoreline Hardening Structures; Beach Erosion; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of Conservation and Resources
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.
Requires that an emergency permit for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of shoreline hardening structures be valid for up to three years and may not be renewed or extended. Establishes penalties for persons who build, improve, or maintain a shoreline hardening structure without a valid permit. Requires the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement to administer and enforce the penalties. |
(S)
2/10/2021- The committee(s) on WTL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-12-21 1:00PM; 229 & Videoconference. |
LEE, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Wakai |
WTL, JDC |
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SB1311 SD2 HD2
Department of Education; Sustainable Schools Initiative; Electric Transportation; Locally Sourced Food
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS.
Requires the department of education to establish food waste and zero-emission vehicle goals as part of the sustainable schools initiative. Requires an annual report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
LEE, ACASIO, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, SHIMABUKURO, Baker, Ihara, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
EDN/EEP, JHA, FIN |
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SB1312
Workforce Development; Sustainable Hawaii Workforce Program; Sustainable Hawaii Advisory Committee; Sustainable Hawaii Special Fund; Sustainable Tourism Tax; Aloha+ Challenge
RELATING TO ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY.
Establishes a sustainable Hawaii workforce program, a sustainable Hawaii workforce advisory committee, and a sustainable Hawaii workforce special fund to meet the goals of the Aloha+ Challenge. Imposes a new 1.5 per cent sustainable tourism tax beginning on 7/1/2022, to fund the sustainable Hawaii workforce program. Special fund is effective on 7/1/2022. Program and advisory committee take effect on 1/1/2023. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM/JDC. |
LEE, ACASIO, CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, Ihara, Misalucha, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
AEN/WTL, WAM/JDC |
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SB1313 SD2 HD2 CD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Department of Agriculture; Pilot Project; Northern Largemouth Bass; Butterfly Peacock Bass; Sport Fishing; Import
RELATING TO SPORT FISH.
Requires the division of aquatic resources of the department of land and natural resources to establish a pilot project to restock the Wahiawa public fishing area with northern largemouth bass, butterfly peacock bass, or both by 1/1/2023; provided that the board of agriculture places both species of bass on the list of restricted animals that require a permit for import and possession. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
HB1274 |
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SB1314
DCCA; Division of Consumer Advocacy; Auditor; Audit
RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER ADVOCACY.
Requires the auditor to conduct a comprehensive management audit of the department of commerce and consumer affairs' division of consumer advocacy. |
(S)
2/10/2021- Re-Referred to CPN, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
CPN, WAM |
HB1383 |
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SB1315
Food Manufacturer Tax Credit
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a food manufacturer tax credit. Defines qualified taxpayers as manufacturers that produce value-added products using local crops. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party), ACASIO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO |
AEN, WAM |
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SB1316
Agricultural Production Tax Credit
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes an agricultural production tax credit that includes agricultural producers who produce at least fifty per cent of food crops for local consumption. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party), ACASIO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE |
AEN, WAM |
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SB1317 SD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Public Land Trust; Transfer of Moneys; Public Land Trust Revenues Negotiating Committee
RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND TRUST FUNDS.
Requires agencies that collect receipts for any disposition of the public land trust shall each fiscal quarter transfer to the department of Hawaiian home lands or the Office of Hawaiian Affairs twenty per cent of each receipt from the disposition. Provides to the department of Hawaiian home lands certain moneys previously claimed as public land trust overpayments to the office of Hawaiian affairs. Establishes a public land trust revenues negotiating committee exempted from part I of chapter 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1) |
(S)
3/3/2021- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party), KEOHOKALOLE, SHIMABUKURO, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
HWN, WAM/JDC |
HB1266 |
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SB1318 SD1
Real Property; Kuleana Land; Quiet Title
RELATING TO KULEANA LANDS.
Requires that claimants seeking to quiet title of kuleana land and original land titles that are land commission awards with a royal patent of confirmation which are based on claims to a right to the land before 1848 shall own more than fifty per cent of the land. Requires that the plaintiff bear the costs associated with resolving quiet title disputes. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party), CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO |
HWN, JDC |
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SB1319
DLNR; Fishponds; Marine Finfish Hatchery; Food Security
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN FISHPONDS.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to utilize the current state-of-the-art knowledge in marine finfish hatchery production to establish a functional system to provide pua ‘ama and pua awa to stock loko i‘a. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to WTL/AEN, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party), ACASIO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO |
WTL/AEN, JDC |
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SB1320 SD1
Objectives and Policies; Visitor Industry
RELATING TO REGENERATIVE TOURISM.
Incorporates a regenerative framework into the State Planning Act by establishing objectives and policies for the visitor industry. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party), KEOHOKALOLE, SHIMABUKURO, Chang, San Buenaventura |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
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SB1321
Limited Casino Gaming; Single Integrated Resort; Appropriation
RELATING TO GAMING.
Grants forty-year gaming license for a single integrated resort property on Hawaiian home lands designated for commercial use on the island of Oahu excluding lands west of Ko Olina. Establishes Hawaii Gaming Commission. Imposes wagering tax on gross gaming revenue. Creates State Gaming Fund. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/18/2021- The committee on HWN deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party), CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
HB359 |
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SB1322
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Designates a seat for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on the board of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party), ACASIO, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Moriwaki, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
HWN/HOU, JDC |
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SB1323 SD2 HD1
DHHL; Strategic Plan
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Requires the department of Hawaiian home lands to develop a strategic plan to devise and implement long-term solutions for eliminating the waiting list for a home land lease with an emphasis on leveraging its trust resources, statutory powers, and other means of state funding and support to focus on lot development and distribution. The plans shall be based on a comprehensive assessment of the needs of the waitlist and with beneficiary consultation. Effective 7/1/3021. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) DeCoite, Holt, Tokioka, Wildberger voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party), CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, KIM, LEE, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1324
Mass Transportation Authority; Government
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Excludes non-voting ex-officio board members appointed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to the HART Board of Directors from being counted for purposes of quorum. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to TRS/GVO, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/GVO, JDC |
HB1288 |
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SB1325
Conveyance Tax; Disposition of Taxes; Land Conservation Fund; Rental Housing Revolving Fund
RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF TAXES.
Suspends the requirement for disposition of the conveyance tax to the land conservation fund and the rental housing revolving fund for fiscal year 2021-2022 and fiscal year 2022-2023. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to WTL/HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/HOU, WAM |
HB1199 |
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SB1326
Ethics Code; Gifts of Aloha
RELATING TO GIFTS.
Exempts "gifts of aloha", the value of which does not exceed twenty-five dollars, from the prohibition against accepting gifts in the state code of ethics. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB1327 SD1
Revision Bill
RELATING TO STATUTORY REVISION: AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES OR THE SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSES OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES, CLARIFYING LANGUAGE, OR DELETING OBSOLETE OR UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS.
Amends or repeals various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes or the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions. (SD1) |
(S)
4/14/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB360 |
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SB1328
University of Hawaii; Academic Tenure
RELATING TO ACADEMIC TENURE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Limits the award of academic tenure to positions whose primary duties are instructional. |
(S)
2/16/2021- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
KIM, FEVELLA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Inouye, Kidani, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HRE, JDC |
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SB1329 SD2 HD3 CD1
Procurement Protests; Administrative Proceedings for Review
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires procurement protests to be addressed as expeditiously as possible. Establishes time limits to resolve certain procurement protests. Amends the cash or protest bond amount for parties initiating administrative proceedings for review of certain protest decisions. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIM, CHANG, INOUYE, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Acasio, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
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SB1330
Emergency Management; Powers; Proclamation; State of Emergency; Local State of Emergency; Scope and Duration; Advise and Consent
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
During a state of emergency or local state of emergency, provides parameters for delegation of powers and scope and duration of suspension of laws. Provides an advise and consent process for an emergency proclamation to extend beyond one hundred twenty days. Provides a legislative means for an emergency proclamation to be terminated. |
(S)
2/8/2021- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
TANIGUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB1128 |
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SB1331
Educational Programs; Disability Discrimination; HCRC
RELATING TO DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION.
State Educational Activities; Expands Disability Discrimination Protections |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to HMS/EDU, JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KANUHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
HMS/EDU, JDC |
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SB1332 SD1
Medical Cannabis; Dispensary; License; DOH
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Increases the allowable number of production centers and retail dispensing locations per dispensary license. Authorizes the department of health to allow a licensed dispensary to purchase medical cannabis or manufactured cannabis products from another licensed dispensary on the same island to ensure ongoing qualified patient access. Authorizes the collection and laboratory testing of samples of cannabis and manufactured cannabis as part of production center and dispensary inspections. Authorizes the department of health to establish manufacturing and product stability standards of manufactured cannabis products. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, GABBARD, LEE, Shimabukuro |
HTH/CPN, JDC |
HB477 |
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SB1333 SD2 HD2
Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Hawaii Penal Code; Hemp
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.
Updates the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to be consistent with amendments in the federal controlled substances law. Exempts hemp from the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Removes cannabidiol drugs that have been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration from the list of Schedule V substances and certain provisions of the Hawaii Penal Code. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
4/19/2021- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-21-21 1:30PM; CR 329. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MISALUCHA, San Buenaventura |
JHA, CPC |
HB542 |
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SB1334 SD2
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Residential Development; Kakaako Makai
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Allows the raising of the building height limit for two of the six parcels owned by the office of Hawaiian affairs in the Kakaako Makai area to four hundred feet. Lifts the current restriction against residential development in Kakaako Makai to allow residential development by the office of Hawaiian affairs or by third parties to which the office of Hawaiian affairs conveys the parcels. Requires the office of Hawaiian affairs and any developer to provide written notice to any tenant or resident of potential aircraft related nuisances before entering into a lease, and to assess and propose mitigation efforts to address aircraft related nuisances in development plans and proposals. Effective 5/6/2137. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to WAL, HSG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
WAL, HSG, JHA, FIN |
HB1267 |
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SB1335
CIP; 24th Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-FOURTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 24th senatorial district. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
WAM |
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SB1336
Aloha Stadium; Stadium Authority; Shipping Containers; Pearl Harbor
RELATING TO THE ALOHA STADIUM.
Provides development guidance policies for the stadium authority. Tasks the authority with seeking to promote the safety and reliability of harbor infrastructure by identifying and developing appropriate areas within the stadium development district, including stadium parking lots as appropriate, that are fortified to withstand the structural requirements of a permanent shipping container storage and lay down facility for emergency use by Pearl Harbor. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to EET, WAM. |
CHANG (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB1347 |
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SB1337 SD1
Block-level Upzoning Program; Housing Density; Counties; Homeowners
RELATING TO HOUSING DENSITY.
Authorizes counties to establish a block-level upzoning program to allow homeowners within a block located in an urban district to vote to increase the housing density for their respective block. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/18/2021- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHANG |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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SB1338
Office of the Housing Advocate; Office of the Governor
RELATING TO AN OFFICE OF THE HOUSING ADVOCATE.
Establishes an office of the housing advocate within the office of the governor. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to GVO/HOU, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG |
GVO/HOU, JDC/WAM |
HB1277 |
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SB1339
CIP; 9th Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 9th senatorial district. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
WAM |
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SB1340 SD2 HD2 CD1
Emergency Medical Responders; Emergency Ambulance Service Personnel; Licensure; Hawaii Medical Board; Appropriation; Compliance Resolution Fund ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Authorizes the Hawaii medical board to license emergency ambulance service personnel. Creates an additional licensure category for emergency medical technicians 1 who are certified at a higher practice level than emergency medical technicians but do not provide ambulance services. Appropriates funds from the compliance resolution fund for hiring a 0.5 full-time equivalent (0.5 FTE) permanent position. Effective 7/1/2021. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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SB1341
DBEDT; Hawaii State Energy Office; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Transfer
RELATING TO THE STATE ENERGY OFFICE.
Transfers the Hawaii green infrastructure authority from the department of business, economic development, and tourism to the Hawaii state energy office. Clarifies the purpose, duties, and responsibilities of the Hawaii state energy office and the chief energy officer. |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
DELA CRUZ |
EET/GVO, JDC |
HB1338 |
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SB1342 SD1 HD1
Gambling Activity; Real Property; Gambling in the First Degree
RELATING TO ILLEGAL GAMBLING.
Includes under the offense of promoting gambling in the first degree the act of engaging in activities in which a persons receives or entertains other persons as guests with the intent of advancing gambling activity on real property. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
4/21/2021- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-22-21 3:46PM; CR 325. |
DELA CRUZ |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
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SB1343 SD2
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Lessees; Agriculture; Farming; Acreage
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Removes acreage restrictions on leases of Hawaiian home lands for agricultural purposes. Provides that the availability of the foregoing leases shall be subject to the availability of suitable tracts of land. Specifies that the foregoing leases may be for for-profit or non-profit purposes. Effective date is May 6, 2037. (SD2) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
ENGLISH, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Baker, Riviere |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
HB1344 |
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SB1344 SD2 HD1
DOA; Seafood Sustainability; State Agriculture Functional Plan
RELATING TO FOOD SUSTAINABILITY.
Requires the department of agriculture, in coordination with the office of planning, to prepare and periodically update the state agriculture functional plan to include other agricultural economic updates, including seafood sustainability, that expand the State's priority on food by including wild seafood as a viable food source. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, Shimabukuro |
WAL, FIN |
HB1346 |
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SB1345
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of Forestry and Wildlife; Maui; Game Management
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to purchase within its existing budget an Infrared Unit B2-FO for the Maui branch of the division of forestry and wildlife for game management and collecting and tracking accurate herd counts. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, Shimabukuro |
WTL, WAM |
HB1345 |
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SB1346
Judiciary; Juror Compensation
RELATING TO JUROR COMPENSATION.
Increases compensation for a juror or a prospective juror from $30 to $50 for each day of attendance at court after serving five consecutive days. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KANUHA, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1347
Sex Trafficking Prevention Training; Department of Education
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING PREVENTION.
Requires the department of education to offer training for teachers, educational officers, and school-based behavioral health specialists on sex trafficking prevention and response. |
(S)
2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KANUHA, LEE, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDU/HMS, JDC |
HB692 |
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SB1348
Water Carriers; Maritime Commission; Establishment; Public Utilities Commission; Transfer of Functions; Maritime Commission Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
Establishes the maritime commission to oversee the regulation of water carriers in the State. Transfers the oversight of water carriers by the public utilities commission to the maritime commission and makes associated conforming amendments. Establishes the maritime commission special fund. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2022. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to TRS, CPN/WAM. |
GABBARD, LEE, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TRS, CPN/WAM |
HB1129 |
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SB1349
CIP; Agriculture ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BENEFITING AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for agriculture. |
(S)
3/2/2021- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
GABBARD |
WAM |
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SB1350 SD1 HD2 CD1
Deferred Salary Adjustments; State Positions; Legislative Reapportionment; Permanent Residents; Short Form Public Notice Requirements; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT.
Part I: Extends the deferment of further implementation of the executive and judicial branch salary increases as well as planned raises for members of the legislature. Effective 6/29/2021. Part II: Establishes public notice requirements for short form public notices of reapportionment plans. Temporarily amends the start date for the availability of nomination papers for 2022 primary election. Defines "permanent resident" for legislative reapportionment purposes. Authorizes and appropriates funds to the reapportionment commission. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1351
Office of Public Accountability; Auditor; Ombudsman; OIP; State Ethics Commission; Campaign Spending Commission; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT.
Establishes the office of public accountability to assume oversight and administrative responsibility for the office of the auditor, office of the ombudsman, office of information practices, Hawaii state ethics commission, and campaign spending commission. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to GVO, WAM/JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KANUHA, KIM, MORIWAKI |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB1352
Native Hawaiians; DLIR; Office of Community Services; Workforce Development; Grants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS.
Establishes a workforce development grant program within the office of community services of the department of labor and industrial relations, which shall award workforce development grants to organizations that provide workforce development services to native Hawaiians. Funds the grant program using revenues from the public land trust. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
2/10/2021- Re-Referred to LCA, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
LCA, WAM |
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SB1353 SD1 HD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Duties
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE.
Expands the duties of the Hawaii State Energy Office. Transfers certain duties relating to energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy resilience, and clean transportation related incentives, programs, and goals from the Chief Energy Officer to the Hawaii State Energy Office. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
4/22/2021- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-23-21 10:00AM in conference room CR 325. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KANUHA, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
EEP, FIN |
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SB1354
Intoxicating Liquor; Cooler Beverages
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Expands the definition of "cooler beverage" to include certain spirits-based beverages that contain seven percent or less alcohol by volume. |
(S)
2/11/2021- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Kidani, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
CPN, JDC |
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SB1355
Payday Lending; Small Dollar Loans; Small Dollar Lenders; Licensure; Requirements; Check Cashers; Registration; Voluntary Payment Plans; Notices; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Transitions from lump sum deferred deposit transactions to installment-based small dollar loan transactions. Specifies various consumer protection requirements for small dollar loans. Beginning 1/1/2023, requires licensure for small dollar lenders that offer small dollar loans to consumers. Specifies licensing requirements for small dollar lenders. Authorizes the division of financial institutions to appoint 2.0 FTE examiner positions, funded via the compliance resolution fund, to carry out the purposes of the small dollar installment loan program. Requires check cashers to be registered with DCCA and to offer a voluntary payment plan to customers under certain circumstances. Establishes the terms of voluntary payment plans. Clarifies that a customer may only have one outstanding deferred deposit transaction from any source. Amends notices to customers required of check cashers. Removes the exemption for persons engaged in the bona fide retail sale of goods or services. Requires the division of financial institutions of the DCCA to conduct an analysis of the regulation of payday lenders and deferred deposit agreements in the State. Effective 7/1/2022. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
WAKAI, BAKER, MISALUCHA, Kidani, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
CPN, WAM |
HB1192 |
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SB1356
Constitutional Amendment; Lieutenant Governor; Appointment; Elections; Governor (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V, SECTION 2, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE THE GUBERNATORIAL NOMINEE OF EACH POLITICAL PARTY TO SELECT THE PARTY'S LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NOMINEE.
Proposes an amendment to article V, section 2, of the Hawaii State Constitution to require that each gubernatorial nominee appoint a person from the same political party as a running mate for lieutenant governor in the general election. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to JDC. |
WAKAI, BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
JDC |
HB413 |
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SB1357
Traffic Violations; Vehicles on Public Streets; Display of Materials Affecting Safety; Prohibition; Fines
RELATING TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
Prohibits display of any material that distracts, obstructs the view of, or affects the safety of other drivers, including but not limited to flags, towels, sheets, and cloths, on vehicles being operated or moved on a public street, road, or highway, except when required to be displayed for loads that extend beyond the vehicle. Sets a fine. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to TRS, JDC. |
INOUYE |
TRS, JDC |
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SB1358
Permits; Department of Accounting and General Services; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO PERMITS.
Requires an applicant for a permit for a protest or activity to submit an attestation that all law, including traffic laws, will be obeyed. Any permit application requires approval from the department, the county, and the police. Amends the offense of disorderly conduct to include a fine of $100 for obstruction. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to JDC. |
INOUYE |
JDC |
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SB1359
Offense; State; County; Property; Signage; Penalty
RELATING TO STATE PROPERTY.
Establishes an offense for placing written materials on state or county property without prior approval. Petty misdemeanor. |
(S)
2/16/2021- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
INOUYE |
JDC |
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SB1360
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Award Deadline
RELATING TO HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Requires the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation to award funds no later than an unspecified number of days after the deadline to file a consolidated application or no later than an unspecified number of days after the filing of a duly submitted consolidated application if no deadline has been established by the corporation. |
(S)
2/9/2021- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB1139 |
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SB1361
Common Interest Agricultural Communities; Establishment; Farm Parcel Owners' Association; Agricultural Uses
RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITIES.
Establishes a regulatory structure for common interest agricultural communities on lands classified as agricultural. Specifies requirements for development, creation, registration, governance, and management of common interest agricultural communities. Requires county approval of proposed common interest agricultural community projects. Prohibits approval for condominium property regimes created under chapter 514B, Hawaii Revised Statutes, on lands classified as agricultural. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to AEN/CPN, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/CPN, JDC |
HB1323 |
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SB1362
Department of Health; Emergency Preparedness; Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response
RELATING TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.
Requires the department of health to perform a community assessment for public health emergency response for each county and on a statewide level to determine emergency preparedness facets that would help articulate key vulnerabilities to aid county and state response and recovery planning. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to HTH/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party), GABBARD |
HTH/PSM, JDC |
HB1301 |
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SB1363
Restaurants; Restaurant Service Surcharge; Established; Liquor; Class 2 Liquor License; COVID-19 Relief
RELATING TO ECONOMIC RECOVERY FOR RESTAURANTS.
Until 7/1/2026, allows restaurants to apply a restaurant service surcharge for the sale of food or beverage services, the revenues of which shall be used exclusively by the restaurants for economic recovery from COVID-19 impacts. Authorizes establishments with a class 2 restaurant liquor license to allow the consumption of liquor anywhere on the premises, including the restaurant's outdoor property and sell liquors in their original packages for pick up, delivery, take out, or other means for off-premises consumption. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to HTH/EET, CPN/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH/EET, CPN/JDC |
HB1386 |
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SB1364
Game Animals; Hunting; Wanton Waste; Penalties
RELATING TO WANTON WASTE.
Establishes penalties for the wanton waste and improper disposal of game birds and game mammals. Defines "edible portion" and "wantonly waste". |
(S)
2/5/2021- Re-Referred to WTL, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
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SB1365
Managed Care Organization; Medical Loss Ratio
RELATING TO MEDICAL LOSS RATIOS.
Beginning on January 1, 2022, requires each managed care organization to annually report its medical loss ratio to the department of human services. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to HTH/HMS, CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH/HMS, CPN |
HB1384 |
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SB1366
Government Employees; Telephone Calls; Video Calls; Aloha Spirit
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.
Requires state and county officials, officers, and employees, whenever answering a telephone call, video call, or other form of interactive telecommunication in the performance of their official duties, to identify themselves by first name and offer a polite salutation, consistent with the aloha spirit. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to LCA, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, JDC |
HB1204 |
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SB1367
Department of Transportation; Lease; United States Army; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Kawaihapai Airfield; Dillingham Airfield
RELATING TO AIRFIELDS.
Authorizes the department of business, economic development, and tourism to maintain airfields. Requires the department of transportation to transfer the lease of Kawaihapai Airfield to the department of business, economic development, and tourism. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to TRS/EET, WAM. |
RIVIERE, CHANG, Kim, Nishihara |
TRS/EET, WAM |
HB1157 |
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SB1368 SD2
Dillingham Airfield; Kawaihapai Airfield; Department of Transportation; Lease; U.S. Army; Economic Feasibility Study
RELATING TO AIRFIELDS.
Creates the Kawaihapai Airfield Revitalization Task Force to keep Kawaihapai Airfield open, provided that necessary issues are addressed. Requires the task force to report to the legislature. Effective 5/6/2137. Sunsets on June 30, 2022. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
RIVIERE, CHANG, Kim, Nishihara |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
HB1160 |
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SB1369
Airports; Department of Transportation; Dillingham Airfield
RELATING TO AIRPORTS.
Allows any county to operate or maintain an airport or airfield. |
(S)
2/5/2021- Re-Referred to TRS/PSM, WAM/JDC. |
RIVIERE, CHANG, Kim |
TRS/PSM, WAM/JDC |
HB1372 |
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SB1370
Dillingham, Kawaihapai, Airfield, Save ($)
RELATING TO AN AIRFIELD AUTHORITY.
Establishes an independent authority to be called the Kawaihapai Airfield Authority. The intent of this authority is to allow continued use of Kawaihapai airfield for private and commercial use by the state's residents and tourists. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Re-Referred to TRS, WAM. |
RIVIERE, CHANG, Kim, Nishihara |
TRS, WAM |
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SB1371 SD1
Public Utilities Commission; Governmental Wheeling; Clean Energy
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Authorizes government agencies to wheel electricity that is produced by their own facilities from renewable energy sources to another agency's facilities, subject to disallowance by the public utilities commission. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
RIVIERE, CHANG, GABBARD, LEE, MISALUCHA, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Wakai |
GVO/EET, CPN |
HB1290 |
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SB1372 SD1
Medical Cannabis; Cultivation; Cultivation Licenses
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Creates a cultivation facility license, which allows cultivators to grow cannabis for sale to licensed dispensaries. Establishes requirements for license application and qualifications for license holders. Establishes requirements for cultivation facility operations, including plant tracking and testing. Clarifies that cultivation facilities may sell product only to licensed dispensaries. Authorizes the Department of Health to determine the number of cultivation licenses to be issued. Allows one cultivation license to be issued per tax map key number. Limits the number of cannabis plants grown at each cultivation facility to one thousand. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, GABBARD, Fevella, Kim, Shimabukuro |
HTH/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB1373 SD1
Wage Garnishment; Moratorium; Emergency Proclamation
RELATING TO WAGE GARNISHMENT.
Prohibits a creditor from initiating or continuing any action to garnish wages from a debtor during the period of an emergency proclamation in relation to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and some time thereafter. Prohibits a creditor from garnishing more than ten per cent of a debtor's wages for six months thereafter. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals 12/31/2021. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, Shimabukuro |
CPN, JDC |
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SB1374
CIP; 2nd Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 2nd senatorial district. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
WAM |
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SB1375
Mental Health; Dangerous to Self or Others; Parents
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires courts and administrative panels, in certain proceedings regarding whether a person is dangerous to self or others, to consider the statements of the person's parents. Clarifies that a parent who does not reside with a respondent is still a "family member" who may petition for the respondent's entrance into an outpatient treatment program for substance abuse. |
(S)
2/9/2021- The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HTH/HMS, JDC |
HB778 |
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SB1376
Responsible, Adult-Use Cannabis; Hawaii Cannabis Control Board; Medical Cannabis; Taxation ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Legalizes, regulates, and taxes cannabis and manufactured cannabis products for responsible, adult use. Exempts sales of cannabis and manufactured cannabis products for medical use from the general excise tax. Clarifies that qualifying out-of-state patients have the same rights and privileges under the medical cannabis law. Allows qualifying out-of-state patients to cultivate medical cannabis. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to CPN/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB1202 |
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SB1377
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (9) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (9) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments and Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, WAM |
HB1125 |
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SB1378
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (13) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (13) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments and Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, WAM |
HB1126 |
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SB1379
Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (14) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments and Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, WAM |
HB1127 |
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SB1380 SD1
Capital Improvement Projects; CIP; Iolani Palace; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR IOLANI PALACE.
Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects relating to Iolani Palace. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, WAM |
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SB1381 SD1
Gambling; Drugs; Special Intergovernmental Task Force; Community Safe Zones
RELATING TO CRIME.
Establishes a special intergovernmental task force to eradicate illegal gambling and drug activities and to establish community safe zones across the State. Requires a report to the legislature. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, KIM, MORIWAKI, Acasio, Baker, Kidani, Misalucha, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB1249 |
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SB1382
CIP; 19th Senatorial District; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINETEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the 19th senatorial district. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to WAM. |
FEVELLA |
WAM |
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SB1383
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Leases; Non-Residential Use; Fair Market Value; Subleases
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Provides that licenses and leases for certain non-residential lots and tracts of land under issued pursuant to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, shall be issued based on fair market value, subject to certain exceptions. Prohibits subletting of certain lots and tracts of land. Clarifies that existing exceptions to conditions in the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, that prohibit a beneficiary from subletting a tracts do not apply if the tract if also used for non-residential purposes. Clarifies that certain provisions relating to subleases shall not be construed to override other provisions against transfers of licenses or subletting. |
(S)
2/1/2021- Referred to HWN, JDC. |
FEVELLA, Chang, Kidani, Riviere |
HWN, JDC |
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SB1384 HD1 CD1
Hawaiian Medium; Early Learning Board; Term Limits
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Provides that the prohibition against serving two consecutive terms not to exceed eight consecutive years shall not apply to the term of the representative of Hawaiian medium early learning providers on the early learning board. Repeals on June 30, 2025. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIDANI, CHANG, FEVELLA, SHIMABUKURO, Riviere |
EDN, FIN |
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SB1385 SD2 HD1
Department of Education; Food; Transportation; Services; Plan
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to develop a reorganization plan to provide students and schools with centralized transportation services. Requires the department of education to develop a plan to provide students with more locally produced food. Requires the department of education to report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KIDANI, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Gabbard, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB1386
PUC; Appointment of Staff
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Requires the chairperson of the public utilities commission to appoint an administrative assistant, a research assistant, and legal counsel to assist each member of the public utilities commission with commission duties. Prohibits the chairperson from dismissing or re-assigning appointed staff members without the prior written approval of the affected commissioner. |
(S)
2/11/2021- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
KIDANI, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, INOUYE, WAKAI, Fevella, Shimabukuro |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB1300 |
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SB1387 SD1 HD2 CD1
Microchip Identification; Pets; Dog and Cat Owners
RELATING TO MICROCHIP IDENTIFICATION.
Requires dog and cat owners to microchip their pets. Takes effect 1/1/2022. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIDANI, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA, Baker, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AGR, CPC |
HB1287 |
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SB1388 SD2 HD1
Housing; Landlord-tenant Code; Remedies; Notice; Failure to Pay Rent; Mediation; Judiciary; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Extends the required period for a notice of summary possession from five business days to fifteen calendar days. Requires landlords to provide notice with specified terms to a tenant and enter into mediation with the tenant. Delays when a landlord may seek possession of a dwelling unit if the tenant schedules or attempts to schedule mediation. Requires landlords to provide the notice to mediation centers that offer free mediation for residential landlord-tenant disputes. Restricts when a landlord may exercise these remedies depending on the number of days that have elapsed following the expiration date of the governor's final eviction moratorium and the amount of rent due. Appropriates funds for the judiciary to contract for mediation services. Repeals 12/31/2022, or one year after expiration of the governor's final eviction moratorium emergency supplementary proclamation related to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, whichever is sooner. Effective 5/6/2137. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). |
MORIWAKI, MISALUCHA, Kidani |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
HB1376 |
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SB1389
Dementia; Dementia Training; First Responders; Alzheimer's Disease
RELATING TO DEMENTIA TRAINING.
Requires employers of first responders to provide Alzheimer's disease and related dementias training for first responders. Takes effect 12/31/2021. |
(S)
2/4/2021- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, GABBARD, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Kidani, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
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SB1390
Broadband Infrastructure Task Force; Department of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism; Comptroller; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes a three-year broadband infrastructure task force to develop and support projects and partnerships to build and sustain the State's broadband infrastructure. Appropriates funds. |
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2/10/2021- The committee(s) on GVO deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-11-21 3:00PM; 016. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, English, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
GVO, WAM |
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SB1391 SD2 HD1
Procurement Policy Board; Procurement Rules; Life-cycle Costs
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Authorizes the procurement policy board to adopt specific rules relating to life-cycle cost analysis. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
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3/19/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, LEE, Gabbard, Ihara, Kidani, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
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SB1392
CIP; 12th Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWELFTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 12th senatorial district. |
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2/1/2021- Referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
WAM |
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SB1393
Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii; University of Hawaii; Cap on Management Fees
RELATING TO THE RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Places an unspecified cap on the management fees the research corporation of the University of Hawaii charges the University of Hawaii to support research and training. |
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2/16/2021- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
KIM, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, Baker, Kidani, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
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SB1394
University of Hawaii; Research Faculty; Salary; Extramural Funds; Research and Training Revolving Fund
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires that twenty-five per cent of a University of Hawaii research faculty's salary be paid out of the extramural funds and research and training revolving fund generated by the unit at which the faculty works or holds tenure. Requires grants, contracts, and agreements applied for or entered into beginning on July 1, 2021, that provide for extramural funds for use by a research faculty to include express provision allowing such funds to be used to pay for the research faculty's salary. Defines research faculty. |
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2/16/2021- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
KIM, DELA CRUZ, WAKAI, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
HRE, WAM |
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SB1395 SD2 HD1
Boards and Commissions; Vacancy; Holdover Members; Governor
RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Requires the governor to appoint an individual to fill a vacancy within all boards and commissions within one hundred eighty days. Specifies that holdover appointments are limited to one hundred eighty days, after which time a vacancy is created on the board or commission. Requires department heads to inform the governor of any vacancy in any board or commission. Requires an outgoing governor to provide the governor-elect with an up-to-date list of information about boards and commissions. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
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3/23/2021- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KIM, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RIVIERE, WAKAI, English, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
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SB1396
HDOA; DLNR; Non-agricultural Park Lands; Land Transfer; Land Management
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Authorizes the transfer and co-management of certain agricultural lands between the department of agriculture and department of land and natural resources as identified in Act 90, Session Laws of Hawaii 2003. |
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2/8/2021- Re-Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB1397
Corporations; Corporate Practices; Social Responsibility; Sustainable Practices; Awards Program; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Legislative Reference Bureau
RELATING TO CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
Encourages Hawaii corporations to make a commitment to social responsibility. Establishes a social responsibility corporate awards program within the department of business, economic development, and tourism to recognize corporations that have performed sustainable corporate practices. Requires the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study regarding socially responsible corporations in the State. |
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2/1/2021- Referred to EET/CPN, JDC. |
IHARA, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, LEE, MISALUCHA, SHIMABUKURO, Nishihara |
EET/CPN, JDC |
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SB1398 SD1
Age Discrimination; Age-restricted Goods; Verbal Birthdate Verification
RELATING TO AGE DISCRIMINATION.
Prohibits businesses that sell age-restricted goods from requiring verbal disclosure of a customer's date of birth if it is clear that the individual has attained the age required to make a purchase. (SD1) |
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2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
IHARA, CHANG, FEVELLA, RIVIERE, Shimabukuro |
CPN, JDC |
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SB1399
Digital Public Services; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Working Group
RELATING TO DIGITAL PUBLIC SERVICES.
Requires the office of enterprise technology services to coordinate the various state digital public services. Establishes a working group to make recommendations to coordinate efforts to create applications for individual departments and offices. |
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2/1/2021- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
LEE |
GVO, WAM |
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SB1400
Moku Manu Marine State Monument; Historic Preservation
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION.
Establishes the Moku Manu marine state monument. Manages certain ocean recreation activities within the monument. |
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2/1/2021- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, English, Ihara, Kidani, Moriwaki, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
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SB1401 SD2 HD2
Transportation; Department of Transportation; Complete Streets Law; Complete Streets Policy; Training; Counties
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the department of transportation to report on the complete streets policy and principles. Requires the department of transportation to establish standards relating to safe travel along state roadways and a complete streets checklist. Requires the director of transportation to provide training for maintenance staff in complete street policies, principles, and implementation procedures. Requires counties to consider complete street policies when adopting or amending land use ordinances. Effective 5/6/2137. (HD2) |
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4/23/2021- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-23-21 at 2:30PM in Conference Room CR 329. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Riviere, Wakai |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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SB1402 SD2 HD1 CD1
Department of Transportation; Ground Transportation; Modernization; Infrastructure; Motor Vehicles; Bicycles; Pedestrians
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the department of transportation to create motor vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian highway and pathway networks. Creates annual reporting requirements. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Ihara, Shimabukuro |
TRN, FIN |
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SB1403 SD1
Helicopters; Commercial Flights; Records
RELATING TO HELICOPTERS.
Requires commercial helicopter owners and operators to retain and make available records containing basic helicopter flight information and report that information to the Department of Transportation. (SD1) |
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2/24/2021- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
LEE |
TRS, CPN |
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SB1404
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of Ocean and Boating Recreation; Working Group; Honokohau Small Boat Harbor
RELATING TO HONOKOHAU SMALL BOAT HARBOR.
Establishes a working group to manage the Honokohau small boat harbor with the oversight and assistance of the division of boating and ocean recreation of the department of land and natural resources. Working group dissolves on 6/30/2026. |
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2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KANUHA, INOUYE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB1405 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Plant Quarantine Branch; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PLANT QUARANTINE BRANCH.
Appropriates general revenues to expand state-run quarantine facilities under the jurisdiction of the department of agriculture's plant quarantine branch. (SD1) |
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2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, GABBARD, LEE |
AEN, WAM |
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SB1406
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance Advisory Board
RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE.
Establishes the Hawaii unemployment insurance advisory board, independent of the department of land and industrial relations that is housed under the department of the attorney general. |
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2/8/2021- Re-Referred to LCA, JDC/WAM. |
KANUHA |
LCA, JDC/WAM |
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SB1407
State Building Code Council; Member Configuration; Member Qualification; State Building Code Amendment Process; International Building Code Adoption Cycle
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
Requires all members of the state building code council to have significant experience and knowledge of building codes and the cost impacts of building code revisions. Adds two voting council members, representing the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties and the construction trade unions, respectively. Requires the council and its subcommittee to conduct a cost-benefit analysis prior to recommending state code amendments. Requires council members and the drafters of recommended state code amendments to disclose potential conflicts of financial interests. Requires the council to consult with builders of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Requires the council to adopt the International Building Code every six years starting with the 2018 edition. Makes a conforming amendment. |
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2/18/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KANUHA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MORIWAKI |
PSM, JDC |
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SB1408
CIP; 3rd Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 3rd senatorial district. |
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2/1/2021- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB1409 SD2 HD1 CD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Council; Boards; Commissions; Members; Training
RELATING TO TRAINING IN NATIVE HAWAIIAN RIGHTS.
Prohibits newly appointed or reappointed council, board, and commission members from serving if the member has not completed, within the requisite time, the required training course related to native Hawaiian rights. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Department of Land and Natural Resources to compile an annual report of members who have failed to complete their training course requirement. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to record the training courses and make the recordings available to those who were unable to attend the training course. Effective 4/1/2022. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Gabbard, Misalucha |
JHA, FIN |
HB800 |
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SB1410 SD1
Hawaii State Planning Act; Native Hawaiian Traditional and Customary Practices; Subsistence Farming; Agricultural Lands
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Clarifies that "traditional and customary subsistence farming", which is customary and traditional subsistence farming conducted by a native Hawaiian cultural practitioner for direct personal or family consumption. Provides that one of the State's policies under the Hawaii State Planning Act's socio-cultural advancement objectives is to assure the right of native Hawaiian cultural practitioners to engage in customary and traditional subsistence farming. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD1) |
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2/19/2021- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, Kidani, Nishihara |
AEN/HWN, JDC |
HB1356 |
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SB1411
Historic Preservation Program; Pre-contact Historic Property; Duties; Hawaii Historic Places Review Board; Penalties
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Defines "pre-contact historic property". Clarifies that the historic preservation program includes providing consultation to counties and public and private agencies involved in historic preservation and the development, publication, and distribution of materials about protections for burials, historic sites, and archaeological resources. Amends the composition and duties of the Hawaii historic places review board. Increases civil and administrative fines for certain violations of historic and preservation requirements and makes violators liable for costs associated with mitigation or restoration measures. |
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2/1/2021- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, CHANG, Fevella, Gabbard, Kidani, Nishihara |
WTL, JDC |
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SB1412 SD2 HD2 CD1
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; HK Management LLC ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR THE HONOKEA SURF VILLAGE.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist HK Management LLC, in planning, designing, constructing, reconstructing, renovating, acquiring, equipping, and improving surf industry center facilities. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, GABBARD, Kidani, Kim, Wakai |
ECD, FIN |
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SB1413 SD2 HD1
Hawaiian Language; Official Websites; Letterhead; Translation; State Highway Signs; Symbols; Emblems
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
Requires the governor, lieutenant governor, state legislators, and heads of principal departments to prominently display a Hawaiian language translation of the name of their respective office or department at least once on the main page of their official website and in the letterhead of their stationery. Requires all letterheads, documents, state highway signs, symbols, and emblems of the State and other political subdivisions that include Hawaiian names or words to include consistent Hawaiian names, spelling, and punctuation, including the use of kahako and ‘okina. Establishes references for consistent Hawaiian names and words, including consistent Hawaiian spelling and punctuation. Clarifies that the full text of bills and other official documents are not required to be written in Hawaiian and that inconsistently spelled or punctuated Hawaiian words and names shall not invalidate the documents or render them unenforceable and no cause of action shall arise accordingly. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
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3/19/2021- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Gabbard, Nishihara |
CAI, JHA, FIN |
HB1357 |
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SB1414
Restorative Justice Programs; Judiciary; Counties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RESTORATIVE JUSTICE.
Requires the judiciary or supporting agencies to establish and support a program for restorative justice in each county and inform various criminal justice representatives of the existence of the program. Appropriates funds. |
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2/1/2021- Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, Fevella, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
HB427 |
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SB1415
Workers' Compensation; COVID-19
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Creates an exception to the exclusive right to compensation under workers' compensation law where COVID-19 is contracted by an employee whose employer failed to maintain adequate workplace protections against exposure to the novel coronavirus. Creates a presumption that COVID-19 has been proximately caused by an employer's failure to maintain adequate workplace protections against exposure to the novel coronavirus. |
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2/1/2021- Referred to HTH/LCA, JDC. |
ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Ihara, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
HTH/LCA, JDC |
HB1224 |
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SB1416
Farmer Equity; Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers; Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO FARMER EQUITY.
Establishes provisions within the department of agriculture to enhance farmer equity by ensuring inclusion of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in the development, implementation, and enforcement of food and agriculture laws, rule, policies, and programs. Requires an annual report to the legislature. |
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2/1/2021- Referred to AEN, JDC. |
ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIM, Kanuha, Kidani, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
AEN, JDC |
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SB1417
Restaurants; Restaurant Service Surcharge; Established; Liquor; Class 2 Liquor License; COVID-19 Relief
RELATING TO ECONOMIC RECOVERY FOR RESTAURANTS.
Until 7/1/2026, allows restaurants to apply a restaurant service surcharge for the sale of food or beverage services, the revenues of which shall be used exclusively by the restaurants for economic recovery from COVID-19 impacts. Authorizes establishments with a class 2 restaurant liquor license to allow the consumption of liquor anywhere on the premises, including the restaurant's outdoor property and sell liquors in their original packages for pick up, delivery, take out, or other means for off-premises consumption. |
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2/1/2021- Referred to HTH/EET, CPN/JDC. |
ACASIO, KEITH-AGARAN, MORIWAKI, English, Fevella, Kim, Shimabukuro |
HTH/EET, CPN/JDC |
HB1386 |
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SB1418
Full-Funding for Public Schools
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Mandates the legislature to raise and allocate sufficient funding to provide a quality public education to the students of Hawaii. Establishes a base rate of funding allocation equal to at least the average of the operating budgets of the five school districts nationwide with the most comparable consumer price indices, most recently calculated by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, when calculated on a per-pupil basis. |
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2/1/2021- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
ACASIO |
EDU, WAM |
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SB1419
Municipal Product Stewardship Program; Packaging; Recycling
RELATING TO PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS.
Establishes the Municipal Product Stewardship Program. |
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2/16/2021- Re-Referred to JDC. |
ACASIO |
JDC |
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SB1420
Economic Diversification; Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Hawaii Diversification and Resilience in a Vibrant Economy Program; Special Fund; Federal Funds
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.
Creates the Hawaii Diversification and Resilience in a Vibrant Economy Program (HI DRiVE) and special fund, which requires the Hawaii technology development corporation to build on small business innovation research phase II awards and use funds to support phase III efforts to commercialize technology, develop manufacturing infrastructure, acquire equipment or materials, and support training or quality systems. Requires the governor to apply for $100,000,000 in economic diversification assistance from the federal government for the creation of the HI DRiVE program. |
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3/2/2021- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, FEVELLA, LEE, WAKAI, Acasio, English, Gabbard, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
GVO/WAM |
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SB1421 SD2 HD2 CD1
Dual Use Technology; Economic Recovery; DBEDT; UH; Task Force
RELATING TO DUAL USE TECHNOLOGY.
Creates a dual use technology task force within the department of business, economic development, and tourism to explore how dual use technology can be used to promote economic recovery and diversify the State's economy. Requires the task force to submit reports to the legislature prior to the regular sessions of 2023 and 2025. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, FEVELLA, LEE, WAKAI, Acasio, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
ECD/HET, FIN |
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SB1422
Taxes; Residential Real Property; Conveyance; Nonresidents
RELATING TO PROPERTY.
Imposes a tax on the disposition of residential property purchased by nonresidents or foreign buyers. |
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2/1/2021- Referred to WAM. |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, WAKAI |
WAM |
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SB1423 SD2
HCDA; Stadium Development District; Stadium Authority; Membership; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STADIUM DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Establishes the stadium development district special fund. Provides for the sunset of the stadium special fund. Revises the general development guidance policies for the stadium development district and clarifies the respective roles of the stadium authority and Hawaii community development authority in the development of the stadium development district. Broadens the powers and duties of the stadium authority, including authorizing the stadium authority to acquire and hold title to real property. Exempts land to which the stadium authority holds title from the definition of "public lands." Authorizes the stadium authority, with approval from the governor, to delegate to other state agencies implementation of capital improvement projects, under certain conditions. Increases the representation of the stadium authority by adding 2 members to its membership. Authorizes the Hawaii community development authority to use its special facilities powers to assist in the development of projects led by other public agencies. Amends the general obligation bond authorization made by Act 268, SLH 2019. Makes the financial disclosures of members of the stadium authority public records pursuant to section 84-17(d), HRS. (SD2) |
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3/4/2021- Referred to WAL, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
WAKAI, DELA CRUZ |
WAL, CPC/JHA, FIN |
HB1348 |