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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) |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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) |
(H)
3/18/2021- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHANG |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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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) |
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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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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) |
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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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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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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) |
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4/19/2021- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 559). |
ENGLISH |
EDN, FIN |
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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) |
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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). |
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) |
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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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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) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to HHH, JHA, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
ENGLISH |
HHH, JHA, CPC, FIN |
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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) |
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3/11/2021- Referred to TRN, JHA, CPC, referral sheet 22 |
ENGLISH |
TRN, JHA, CPC |
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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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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) |
(H)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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) |
(H)
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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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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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) |
(H)
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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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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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) |
(H)
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) |
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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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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) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, AGR, CPC |
HB74 |
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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) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
RHOADS |
JHA |
HB382 |
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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) |
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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) |
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3/9/2021- Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 21 |
RHOADS, BAKER |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
HB1077 |
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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) |
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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) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
RHOADS |
GVR, JHA |
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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) |
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3/9/2021- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 21 |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
HB1230 |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, ENGLISH, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Gabbard, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
GVR, FIN |
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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) |
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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) |
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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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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) |
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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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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. |
(H)
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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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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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) |
(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). |
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) |
(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). |
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) |
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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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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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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) |
(H)
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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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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SB266 SD2 HD1
COVID-19; Statewide Travel Program; Quarantine; Exemptions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CORONAVIRUS 2019 PANDEMIC.
Appropriates moneys. Exempts any person from the post-arrival mandatory self quarantine if the person receives a negative test result prior to arrival. Allows the governor to establish statewide conditions for exemption. Requires certain COVID-19 tests for travelers who do not have a test result upon arrival to avoid mandatory self-quarantine. Requires any person who does not obtain a negative test result for COVID-19 pre-arrival to be responsible for all costs associated with that person's mandatory self-quarantine. Prohibits the suspension of the quarantine requirements except by legislative approval via a concurrent resolution. Repeals quarantine requirements on 12/31/2021. Requires that should any project or program related to COVID-19 response efforts paid for by state funds later become eligible for federal reimbursement, those federal funds shall be deposited into the general fund. Lapses funds from the major disaster fund to the general fund on 7/1/2021. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
4/7/2021- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ |
PDP, FIN |
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SB270 SD2
Department of Education; State Programs; ESSER Funds; Personnel Costs; Appropriation ($)
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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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) |
(H)
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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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) |
(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). |
RHOADS, LEE |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
HB604 |
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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) |
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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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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) |
(H)
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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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) |
(H)
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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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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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) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
RHOADS |
CPC, JHA |
HB346 |
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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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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) |
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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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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) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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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) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
MORIWAKI |
CPC |
HB305 |
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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) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
MORIWAKI, Dela Cruz |
GVR, FIN |
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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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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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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) |
(S)
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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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) |
(S)
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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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) |
(H)
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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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) |
(H)
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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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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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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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) |
(S)
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. |
(H)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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) |
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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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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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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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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) |
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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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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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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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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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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) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB706 |
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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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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 $10 per visit per day cap on the dollar-for-dollar match received by supplemental nutrition assistance program beneficiaries under the Hawaii healthy food incentive program, also known as the double up food bucks program. Specifies that healthy proteins are eligible purchases under the program. (CD1) |
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4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA, SHIMABUKURO, English, Fevella, Moriwaki |
AGR, HHH, FIN |
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SB513 SD1 HD2
Fireworks; Adjudication; Judiciary; Enforcement; AG; Working Group; PSD; Appropriation ($)
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 ($)
RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND.
Provides a tax credit to taxpayers and makes deposits to the emergency and budget reserve fund and other post-employment benefits trust fund pursuant to article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii Constitution. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(H)
2/17/2021- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 13 |
DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, English, Fevella, Shimabukuro |
FIN |
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SB516 SD1 HD2 CD1
Industry-recognized Credentials; Data; State Board for Career and Technical Education
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning 7/1/2022, requires the state board for career and technical education to oversee and review annually certain statewide processes, requirements, and rules related to the student attainment of industry-recognized credentials. Requires an annual report to the governor and legislature. Requires the statewide longitudinal data system to include career and technical education data for analysis. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, SHIMABUKURO, Fevella, Gabbard, Keohokalole, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
HB1223 |
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SB518 SD2
Erin's Law; DOE; Sexual Abuse Prevention; Appropriation ($)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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) |
(S)
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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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) |
(H)
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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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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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) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
BAKER, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Fevella, Ihara, Kidani, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Taniguchi |
CPC, FIN |
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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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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) |
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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). |
BAKER, CHANG, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, TANIGUCHI, Gabbard, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
HB1311 |
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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) |
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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). |
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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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) |
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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) |
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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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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) |
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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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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) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
BAKER |
HHH, LAT, FIN |
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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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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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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) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
JHA |
HB336 |
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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) |
(H)
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) |
(H)
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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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) |
(S)
4/20/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, INOUYE, LEE |
TRN, JHA |
HB775 |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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) |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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) |
(H)
3/22/2021- Re-referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 29 |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Gabbard, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
LMG, FIN |
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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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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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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) |
(H)
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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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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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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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) |
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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) |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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) |
(S)
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) |
(S)
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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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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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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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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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) |
(S)
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) |
(H)
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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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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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) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
KANUHA |
AGR, FIN |
HB236 |
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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) |
(H)
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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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) |
(H)
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) |
(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). |
KANUHA |
HSG, FIN |
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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) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
SHIMABUKURO, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Acasio |
JHA, FIN |
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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) |
(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, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, Chang, Gabbard, Misalucha, San Buenaventura |
JHA, FIN |
HB1123 |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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SB946 SD2
Commercial Rent Relief; Grant Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENT RELIEF.
Establishes a Commercial Rent Relief Grant Program. Requires that the commercial rent relief grants be given priority for moneys received through federal funding. Appropriates an unspecified amount to the emergency and budget reserve fund for the program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/12/2021- Referred to PDP/ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 23 |
WAKAI, CHANG, INOUYE, KIM, Gabbard, Kanuha, Kidani, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
PDP/ECD, CPC, FIN |
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SB947 SD2 HD1
Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; DBEDT
RELATING TO A BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE.
Establishes the Hawaii broadband and digital equity office within the department of business, economic development, and tourism. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/25/2021- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
WAKAI |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
HB1251 |
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SB950 SD1
Tourism Special Fund; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Administrative Expenses
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Requires that the 3.5% cap on spending from the tourism special fund include all governance and employment expenses and organization-wide costs as administrative expenses. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
WAKAI |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
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SB962 SD2
Director of Finance; University of Hawaii; NELHA; Makai Research Pier; Transfer; GO Bonds ($)
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) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to WAL, HET, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
DELA CRUZ |
WAL, HET, FIN |
HB1280 |
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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) |
(S)
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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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) |
(S)
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) |
(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, 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) |
(H)
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) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 22 |
BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, Kidani, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
CPC |
HB306 |
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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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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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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) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
INOUYE |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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SB1132 SD2
Medicaid Sustainability Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE MEDICAID SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.
Establishes the Medicaid Sustainability Program for 2 years. Appropriates funds out of the Medicaid Sustainability Program Special Fund for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. Sunsets on 12/31/2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 22 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
HB978 |
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SB1134 SD2
Department of Human Services; Right of Entry
RELATING TO ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Broadens the department of human services employees' right of entry into a vulnerable adult's premises without a warrant to investigate any type of abuse regardless of physical injury. Effective 5/6/2137. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2021- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 22 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, JHA |
HB980 |
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SB1137 SD2 HD2
Spouse and Child Abuse Special Fund; Department of Human Services; Federal Reimbursements ($)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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SB1275 SD2
Shared Leave Program; State and County Employees; Designation of Beneficiary Form; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
Requires each state government branch, and authorizes each county, to establish a shared leave program for state employees. Precludes state government branches and applicable counties from prohibiting leave sharing between employees of different departments or bargaining units because of administrative infeasibility. Allows a public employee to designate beneficiaries to the employee's unpaid vacation allowance and wages through a statement that is not verified or written. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2021- The committee(s) on LAT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
BAKER |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
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SB1285 SD2 HD1
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Medical Facilities; COFA Benefit Recipients; Diversity and Inclusion Training; Interpreters; Community Health Care Workers
RELATING TO MEDICAL FACILITIES.
Requires any Hawaii health systems corporation hospital in a county with an area greater than four thousand square miles that serves Compact of Free Association benefit recipients to establish diversity and inclusion training for all staff, and to hire interpreters and community health care workers as necessary to bridge the language and cultural divide with the community. Requires the Hawaii health systems corporation to provide oversight and enforcement. Requires the Hawaii health systems corporation to provide a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2021- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KANUHA, ACASIO, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, RHOADS, WAKAI, Ihara, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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SB1286 SD1 HD1
Hawaii County; Office of the Prosecuting Attorney; Appropriation ($)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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) |
(H)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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) |
(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, CHANG, LEE, Gabbard, Ihara, Kidani, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
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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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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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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) |
(S)
4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Gabbard, Misalucha |
JHA, FIN |
HB800 |
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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) |
(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). |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Gabbard, Nishihara |
CAI, JHA, FIN |
HB1357 |
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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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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 |