Hawaii State Legislature
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HB53 SD1 CD1
State Bonds; State Budget ($)
RELATING TO STATE BONDS.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by Article VII, Section 13, of the Hawaii State Constitution to declare that the issuance of authorized bonds will not cause the debt limit to be exceeded. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. LUKE, CULLEN, YAMASHITA WAM
HB54 HD1 SD1 CD1
Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; OPEB; Debt Service; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Effective 6/30/2021, appropriates funds into the emergency and budget reserve fund and makes payments for other post-employment benefits. Appropriates funds for debt service. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. LUKE WAM
HB58 HD1 SD1 CD1
General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Conveyance Tax ($)
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
From 1/1/2022 through 12/31/2023, temporarily suspends certain general excise and use tax exemptions. Increases conveyance taxes for the sale of non-commercial properties valued at $4,000,000 or greater. Effective 1/1/2022. (HB58 CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. LUKE, CULLEN, YAMASHITA WAM
HB73 HD2 SD1 CD1
DHRD; Emergency Workers; Communications Dispatchers; Classification and Compensation Review; Report
RELATING TO EMERGENCY WORKERS.
Requires the department of human resources development to review the classification and compensation schedules for telephone and emergency dispatchers and similar employees and to submit a report to the legislature recommending modifications to those classification and compensation schedules. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. NAKAMURA, AQUINO, BRANCO, DECOITE, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, McKelvey, Sayama JDC, WAM  SB184
HB79 HD1 SD2 CD1
Housing; Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund; HHFDC; American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes an affordable homeownership revolving fund within HHFDC to provide loans to nonprofit community development financial institutions and nonprofit housing development organizations for the development of affordable homeownership housing projects. Appropriates American Rescue Plan Act funds for fiscal year 2022-2023 for providing loans to nonprofit community development financial institutions and nonprofit housing development organizations for the development of affordable homeownership housing projects. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. NAKAMURA, AQUINO, DECOITE, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON HOU, WAM
HB80 HD1 SD1 CD1
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Extension; Partners; Members
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
Clarifies when and how members or partners of a taxpayer may claim the low-income housing tax credit. Requires a Form 8609 for purposes of claiming the tax credit. Specifies the application of tax provisions with respect to buildings or projects placed in service after 12/31/2020. Extends the sunset date of Act 129, Session Laws of Hawaii 2016, to 12/31/2027. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. NAKAMURA, AQUINO, BELATTI, DECOITE, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, LoPresti, Marten, Sayama WAM
HB103 HD1 SD2 CD1
Governor's Emergency Powers; Proclamation; State of Emergency; Automatic Termination; Extension; Reauthorization; Concurrent Resolution
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
Clarifies that the powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be inconsistent with the state constitution. Provides parameters for the duration of suspension of laws and requires justification for the suspension. Specifies parameters for when a state of emergency is terminated. Allows the authorization of the issuance of a proclamation arising from the same emergency or disaster as a previous proclamation that was terminated by the legislature, upon request of the governor and adoption of a concurrent resolution by the legislature. (CD1)
(H) 4/27/2021- Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 1 with none voting no and Representative(s) LoPresti excused. NISHIMOTO GVO, JDC/WAM  SB1267
HB119 HD1 SD2 CD1
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; E Ola Mau Na Leo O Kekaha; Kaunalewa; Kekaha Sugar Mill ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST KAUNALEWA.
Replaces E Ola Mau Na Leo O Kekaha with Kaunalewa as the entity authorized to receive special purpose revenue bonds issued to assist with the acquisition, remediation, and development of the old Kekaha Sugar Mill in Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. MORIKAWA WTL, WAM  SB174
HB177 HD1 SD1 CD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Sexual Assault; Mentally Defective Persons; State of Mind
RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT.
Amends the offenses of sexual assault in the first and third degree perpetrated against a person who is mentally defective to provide that a perpetrator commits the offense if the perpetrator is negligent in not knowing of the mental defect of the victim. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC  SB411
HB185 HD1 SD2 CD1
Judiciary Package; Appropriations; Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates funds for the Judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2021 and ending 6/30/2023. Effective 7/1/2021. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC, WAM  SB383
HB200 HD1 SD1 CD1
State Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Appropriates funds for the operating and capital improvement budget of the Executive Branch for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. (CD1)
(H) 4/27/2021- Transmitted to Governor. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAM  SB1229
HB204 SD2 CD1
OHA Budget; Program Appropriations; Operating Costs ($)
RELATING TO THE BUDGET OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Appropriates funds for Fiscal Biennium 2021-2023 for the Office of the Trustees (OHA150), Office of Hawaiian Affairs Administration (OHA160), and Beneficiary Advocacy (OHA175). Amends Act 37, SLH 2019. Effective 7/1/2021. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HWN, WAM  SB389
HB237 HD2 SD2 CD1
Invasive Species; Control; Two-lined Spittlebug; Department of Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates $350,000 for fiscal year 2021-2022 to the department of agriculture for the mitigation and control of the two-lined spittlebug and recovery of the rangelands damaged by the invasive pest. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. HASHEM, BRANCO, ELI, KAPELA, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TARNAS, TODD, Sayama AEN/WTL, WAM  SB342
HB243 HD1 SD2 CD1
State Responsibilities; Office of Planning; Climate Change; Sea Level Rise Adaptation
RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE ADAPTATION.
Requires the Office of Planning, in cooperation with each state agency having operational responsibilities over state facilities, to: identify existing and planned facilities that are vulnerable to sea level rise, flooding impacts, and natural hazards; assess a range of options to mitigate the impacts of sea level rise to those facilities; and submit annual reports to the Governor, Legislature, and Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaptation commission regarding the vulnerability and adaptation assessments for state facilities and the progress made in implementing sea level rise adaptation in future plans, programs, and capital improvement needs and decisions. Amends the Hawaii State Planning Act to include sustainable development, climate change adaptation, and sea level rise adaptation as objectives for facility systems. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. TARNAS, AQUINO, BELATTI, BRANCO, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, Eli WTL/AEN, WAM  SB371
HB244 HD1 SD1 CD1
Land Recordation; Deregistration; Requirements; Land Court; Bureau of Conveyances
RELATING TO LAND RECORDATION.
Amends the data requirements for land recordation by the bureau of conveyances, on land other than fee simple time share interests deregistered by the land court, to include a map and description prepared by a licensed professional surveyor. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. TARNAS, BRANCO, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TODD, YAMANE, McKelvey, Wildberger WTL, WAM/JDC  SB472
HB264 HD1 SD3 CD1
Transportation Network Companies; Transportation Network Company Drivers; Insurance
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES.
Extends to 9/1/2023 the insurance requirements for transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers established pursuant to Act 236, Session Laws of Hawaii 2016. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. JOHANSON TRS, CPN  SB251
HB282 HD1 SD2 CD1
Emergency Shelter; Minors; Consent; Providers
RELATING TO MINORS.
Clarifies the definition of "provider" as it relates to the entities eligible to provide no cost emergency shelter and related services to a consenting minor to include certain organizations who are not considered child placing organizations or child caring institutions. Sunsets 6/30/2023. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. TAM, BRANCO, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, WILDBERGER HMS, JDC  SB22
HB311 HD1 SD2 CD1
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 that facilities that meet certain exceptions shall pay a reduced daily fee in comparison to other participating facilities. Allows nursing facilities sixty days to pay the nursing facility sustainability fee. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/29/2021. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. YAMANE, BELATTI, GATES, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, B. KOBAYASHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, TAKAYAMA HMS/HTH, WAM/CPN  SB820
HB313 HD2 SD1 CD1
Physician Workforce Assessment; John A. Burns School of Medicine Special Fund; Hawaii State Loan Repayment Program; Scholarship
RELATING TO PHYSICIAN WORKFORCE ASSESSMENT.
Repeals the requirement that no less than fifty per cent of the physician workforce assessment fees transferred or deposited into the JABSOM special fund be expended for purposes identified by the Hawaii medical education council to support physician workforce assessment and planning efforts. Repeals the cap on expenditures from the JABSOM special fund. Authorizes funds from the JABSOM special fund to be expended for loan repayments to physicians who commit to working in certain medically underserved areas as part of the Hawaii state loan repayment program and scholarships to qualifying medical students. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. YAMANE HRE, WAM/JDC  SB613
HB334 HD1 SD2 CD1
OVUII Offenses; DOH; State Drug and Alcohol Toxicology Testing Laboratory; Special Fund
RELATING TO OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.
Establishes a state drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory special fund, to be administered by DOH. Allows moneys in the state highway fund to be expended to establish a state drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory. Deposits into the special fund fines imposed on offenders convicted of certain offenses involving operation of a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Requires expenditure reports to the legislature. Abolishes the special fund on 6/30/2026. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. AQUINO (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN
HB357 HD1 SD1 CD1
Statute of Limitations; Eminent Domain; Constitutional Claim
RELATING TO STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.
Establishes the statute of limitations for all claims against the state founded upon article I, section 20, of the Hawaii State Constitution, regarding eminent domain, shall be two years. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. SAIKI JDC, WAM
HB424 HD1 SD1 CD1
Rental Vehicles; Rental Contractors; Preferences; Electric Vehicles; Hybrid Vehicles
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT OF CONTRACTS FOR VEHICLE RENTAL.
Requires all agencies of the State, when renting a vehicle on behalf of a state employee conducting official government business, to adopt a preference for renting electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles; provided that such a vehicle is suitable for the specific travel requirements and available when needed. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. WILDBERGER, GANADEN, MIZUNO GVO/CPN, WAM  SB303
HB468 HD1 SD1 CD1
Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Annual Required Contribution; Other Post-employment Benefits
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 2022-2023. Repeals on 6/30/2023. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. ONISHI, LoPresti LCA/WAM
HB469 HD1 SD2 CD1
Working Group; Non-agricultural Park Lands; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
Establishes a working group to: (1) Ascertain the process and status of the transfer of non-agricultural park lands from the department of land and natural resources to the department of agriculture pursuant to Act 90, SLH 2003 (Act 90) and chapter 166E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, regarding non-agricultural park lands; and (2) Determine the challenges and potential remedies necessary to facilitate the process of fulfilling the purposes of Act 90. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. ONISHI, HASHEM, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, TARNAS, TODD WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC  SB693
HB485 HD1 SD1 CD1
Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge Tax; Increase
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the tax by $0.50 each year from 1/1/2022 to 12/31/2027. Exempts the imposition of the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax for persons whose vehicles have been stolen and are unrecovered or will not be repaired due to total loss. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. YAMASHITA, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, MCKELVEY, NAKAMURA, WOODSON, Aquino TRS, WAM
HB499 HD2 SD2 CD1
Public Lands; Lease Extension; Development Agreement
RELATING TO LEASE EXTENSIONS ON PUBLIC LAND.
Authorizes the board of land and natural resources to extend certain leases of public lands for commercial, industrial, resort, mixed-use, or government use upon approval of a proposed development agreement to make substantial improvements to the existing improvements. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. TARNAS, BRANCO, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, TAM, TODD, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, Marten, Matsumoto, Wildberger WTL, WAM  SB257
HB526 HD1 SD2 CD1
Procurement; Past Performance; Contractors; State Procurement Office ($)
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Defines past performance. Requires the state procurement office to establish and administer a past performance database and adopt rules regarding information and procedures associated with the past performance database, by 12/31/2023. Requires procurement officers to consider specific factors, including past performance, when available. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. MATAYOSHI, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, TARNAS GVO, WAM
HB541 HD1 SD2 CD1
DOH; Working Group; Behavioral Health Care ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Clarifies that the duties of the working group established by Act 263, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019, within the Department of Health include identifying gaps in services; coordinating funding sources; and establishing and identifying outcome measures for behavioral health, substance abuse, and homelessness. Effective 6/29/2021. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. YAMANE HTH/HMS, WAM
HB546 HD2 SD2 CD1
Complex Area Superintendents; Report; Office of Information Technology Services; Office of Strategy, Innovation, and Performance ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires complex area superintendents to report directly to the superintendent of education. Requires reports. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. ILAGAN, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, OKIMOTO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TOKIOKA, YAMANE, Har EDN, JHA, FIN
HB552 HD1 SD2 CD1
Clean Ground Transportation Goals; Fleet Procurement
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Part I: 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 motor vehicles that are passenger cars and light-duty motor vehicles that are multipurpose passenger vehicles and trucks, with allowance for exemptions. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. LOWEN, BRANCO, DECOITE, GANADEN, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, WILDBERGER EET/TRS, WAM  SB500
HB553 HD2 SD2 CD1
Sharks; Prohibitions; Penalties; Exemptions
RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF SHARKS.
Establishes an offense of intentionally or knowingly capturing, entangling, or killing a shark in state marine waters, and provides penalties and fines. Provides certain exemptions. Allows the department of land and natural resources to establish rules. Effective 1/1/2022. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. LOWEN, BRANCO, DECOITE, GANADEN, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, WILDBERGER WAL, JHA, FIN  SB504
HB561 HD2 SD2 CD1
Public Utilities Commission; Utilities; Reasonableness of Costs
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires the public utilities commission to determine whether analysis of the effect of the State's reliance on fossil fuels is necessary for proceedings involving water, wastewater, or telecommunications providers on an individual basis. Provides that the analysis is not required for a utility's routine system replacements or determinations that do not pertain to capital improvements or operations. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. LOWEN EET, CPN
HB599 HD1 SD1 CD1
Association Meetings; Planned Community Associations; Condominium Associations; Remote Meetings; Electronic Meetings; Voting; State of Emergency; Local State of Emergency
RELATING TO ASSOCIATION GOVERNANCE.
Clarifies that planned community associations may conduct meetings remotely consistent with the Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act. Authorizes condominium associations to conduct electronic meetings and electronic, machine, or mail voting during a state of emergency or local state of emergency, or any meeting noticed during such emergencies and for which the applicable emergency has since expired. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, SAIKI CPN  SB784
HB613 HD2 SD2 CD2
State Programs; DOE; ESSER Funds; CARES Act; CRRS Appropriations Act; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Makes an appropriation from the coronavirus response and relief supplemental appropriations elementary and secondary schools emergency relief fund appropriation for the department of education. Makes an appropriation from the American rescue plan elementary and secondary schools emergency relief fund appropriation for the department of education. Establishes conditions required to be met for superintendents to receive pay increases. (CD1)
(H) 4/29/2021- Transmitted to Governor. WOODSON EDN, PDP, FIN
HB631 HD1 SD1 CD1
Financial Hardship; Traffic Offenses; Contumacious Nonpayment
RELATING TO FINANCIAL HARDSHIP.
Provides courts with greater discretion to adjust the payment of fees or fines for violations of certain traffic offenses based on the person's inability to pay or financial circumstances. Decreases the imprisonment term to contumacious nonpayment ratio. Increases the amount of credit given to a person committed for contumacious nonpayment. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. GATES, BRANCO, GANADEN, HASHEM, HOLT, ILAGAN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, TARNAS, D. Kobayashi, Sayama JDC, WAM  SB896
HB683 HD2 SD1 CD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program; Grants; Small Businesses
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL.
Establishes the sustainable aviation fuel program to provide matching grants to any small business in Hawaii that is developing products related to sustainable aviation fuel or greenhouse gas reduction from commercial aviation operations. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. NAKASHIMA, JOHANSON, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, SAIKI TRS/EET, WAM
HB723 HD1 SD2 CD1
Coronavirus Relief; State Budget; CARES Act; Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Personal Protective Equipment; Industrial Hygiene Products ($)
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, for the purchase and distribution of personal protective equipment and industrial hygiene products to state departments and attached agencies. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. ICHIYAMA HTH, WAM  SB1234
HB766 HD1 SD2 CD1
State Highway Fund; Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems Special Fund; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Appropriates funds for the photo red light imaging detector systems pilot program. Effective retroactively on 6/30/21. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. CULLEN, AQUINO, YAMANE TRS, WAM
HB774 HD1 SD2 CD1
HCDA; Pulehunui Community Development District; Community Development District Authority Boards
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS.
Establishes the Pulehunui community development district. Establishes community development district authority boards for each community development district. Amends the membership and reassigns certain duties of the Hawaii Community Development Authority to the community development district authority boards. Effective 7/1/2021; provided that certain provisions are effective 07/1/2022. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. YAMASHITA, HASHIMOTO, TARNAS, WOODSON, McKelvey EET/WTL, WAM  SB480
HB776 HD1 SD2 CD1
SPRB; Pueo Development, LLC; DHHL; Low-Income Housing; Moderate-Income Housing; Agriculture ($)
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. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. YAMASHITA, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, WOODSON HWN, WAM  SB715
HB824 HD2 SD2 CD1
Intoxicating Liquor; Carriers; Reporting
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Requires any express carrier company, common or contract carrier, except water carriers as defined and regulated by the Surface Transportation Board of the United States, or other person that transports liquor from outside the State for delivery in the State to prepare and file a monthly report with the liquor commission or liquor control adjudication board of each county. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. JOHANSON CPN, WAM  SB1241
HB834 HD1 SD1 CD1
Site Surveys; Black Cinder Cone Quarries; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A BLACK CINDER CONE QUARRY SITE SURVEY.
Requires the department of land and natural resources, in collaboration with the county of Hawaii, to conduct site surveys to identify the most suitable locations for black cinder cone quarries on the island of Hawaii. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. ILAGAN, AQUINO, CULLEN, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, YAMANE WTL, WAM
HB862 HD2 SD2 CD1
Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems; University of Hawaii at Hilo; Challenger Center Hawaii Program; Tourism Special Fund; Hawaii Tourism Authority; County Transient Accommodations Tax; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT.
Abolishes the office of aerospace development, aerospace advisory committee, and Hawaii unmanned aerial systems test site advisory board. Transfers administration of the Pacific international space center for exploration systems from DBEDT to the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Transfers the administration of and the budget for the Challenger center Hawaii program from the office of aerospace development to DOE. Decreases transient accommodations tax allocation to the convention center enterprise special fund. Repeals transient accommodation tax allocation to the counties. Authorizes the counties to establish a county transient accommodations tax at a rate not to exceed three per cent. Effective 1/1/2022, repeals the tourism special fund and repeals certain compensation package limits for the president and chief executive officer of HTA. Repeals the HTA's exemption from the public procurement code. Makes an appropriation for HTA. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. MARTEN, TAM, WILDBERGER ECD, LAT, FIN
HB863 HD2 SD2 CD1
Forestry; Tree Nursery; Forest Stewardship Program; DLNR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FORESTRY.
Appropriates funds for the forest stewardship program of the department of land and natural resources to build and expand facilities of the state tree nurseries. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. MARTEN, DECOITE, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, TAM, TARNAS, WARD WTL, WAM  SB999
HB869 HD1 SD1 CD1
Special Purpose Revenue Bond; Luana Kai A Life Plan Community ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST LUANA KAI A LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Luana Kai A Life Plan Community with the development and operation of a continuing care retirement community. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. NAKAMURA, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, QUINLAN, TODD, WILDBERGER, Marten HOU, WAM  SB735
HB887 HD1 SD2 CD1
Crime; Sex Trafficking, Prostitution, and Related Offenses
RELATING TO CRIME.
Creates a separate offense for those who provide anything of value to engage in sexual conduct with another. Specifies that the offense of sex trafficking may be prosecuted at any time. Specifies that sex trafficking includes advancing or profiting from prostitution by certain means, including through coercion. Makes a person strictly liable for sex trafficking of a minor in terms of the victim's age. Renames offenses involving the solicitation of prostitution to use the more appropriate term of commercial sexual exploitation. Amends the elements for commission of the offense of commercial sexual exploitation of a minor and increases the grade of offense to a class B felony. Includes anything of value as a type of compensation for purposes of engaging in prostitution or other offenses involving commercial sexual exploitation. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HMS, JDC  SB1041
HB891 HD2 SD2 CD1
Electric Guns; Cartridges; Regulation
RELATING TO ELECTRIC GUNS.
Regulates the sale and use of electric guns and cartridges. Repeals the prohibition on the possession, sale, offer for sale, give, lend, or delivery of any electric gun. Effective 1/1/2022. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, JHA, FIN  SB1045
HB930 HD1 SD2 CD1
Employees' Retirement System; Investment Records
RELATING TO EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM INVESTMENTS.
Exempts the employees' retirement system from disclosing under chapter 92F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, certain types of alternative investment fund information. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LCA, WAM/JDC  SB1084
HB941 HD1 SD2 CD1
PUC; Electronic Filing
RELATING TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC FILING BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Allows the public utilities commission to use electronic filing processes and similar practices. Requires the public utilities commission to conform its electronic forms and electronic filing processes to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other federal laws and regulations to ensure equal access for individuals with disabilities. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPN, WAM  SB1095
HB943 HD1 SD2 CD1
Financial Institutions; Nondepository Trust Companies; Powers and Duties; Assessments; Fees; Paid-in-capital; Surplus; Agent; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NONDEPOSITORY TRUSTS.
Establishes provisions concerning nondepository trust companies, including powers and duties, yearly assessment calculations, and paid-in-capital and surplus requirements. Appropriates funds to the division of financial institutions to administer nondepository trusts. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPN, WAM  SB1097
HB954 HD1 SD2 CD1
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Civil Service; Exempt
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Converts the executive officer, public information officer, civil defense administrative officer, branch chiefs, and emergency operations center state warning point personnel in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency from civil service status to exempt status. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM/LCA, WAM/JDC  SB1108
HB1016 HD1 SD2 CD1
Commercial Marine Licenses; Commercial Marine Vessel Licenses; Charter Services
RELATING TO THE TAKING OF MARINE LIFE.
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 any vessel used for or engaged in the taking of marine life for commercial purposes to be eligible to obtain a commercial marine vessel license. Requires the commercial marine vessel licensee of a Hawaii longline vessel that satisfies the commercial marine license requirement by obtaining the vessel license to file an annual report with the department of land and natural resources that contains certain information on crew members. Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to establish rules and fees for the issuance of a commercial marine vessel license. 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. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL, JDC/WAM  SB1170
HB1019 HD2 SD2 CD1
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 collection and use of moneys for the conservation, restoration, and enhancement of the State's marine resources. Sunsets the special fund on 1/1/2029. Delays collection of the ocean stewardship user fee until 1/1/2024. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL, WAM  SB1173
HB1022 HD1 SD2 CD1
Natural Resources; Hunting; Fishing; Inspection; Penalties
RELATING TO THE TAKING OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
Clarifies that any conservation and resources enforcement officer of the Department of Land and Natural Resources may, in the performance of official duties, stop and temporarily detain any person who the officer reasonably believes is, or recently has been engaged in, hunting or fishing for a natural resource inspection. Establishes penalties. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP, JHA, FIN  SB1176
HB1023 HD1 SD2 CD1
Nonresident Recreational Marine Fishing License
RELATING TO A NONRESIDENT RECREATIONAL MARINE FISHING LICENSE.
Establishes a nonresident recreational marine fishing license requirement and fees to enable the department of land and natural resources to more effectively manage the marine fisheries resources of the State. Prohibits nonresidents, with certain exceptions, from fishing, taking, or catching marine life without a nonresident recreational marine fishing license. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL, WAM  SB1177
HB1043 HD3 SD2 CD1
TAT; Fines; Operator or Plan Manager; Personal Liability
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Amends chapter 237D, HRS, relating to the transient accommodations tax, to repeal the misdemeanor criminal penalty for failing to register under that chapter and replace it with a monetary fine structure; replace certain references to "operator" or "plan manager" with "person" or "taxpayer"; clarify that a certificate of registration is required for persons advertising transient accommodations; apply the personal liability provision under general excise tax law to the transient accommodations tax; and make various technical amendments. Effective 1/1/2022. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC, WAM  SB1197
HB1081 HD1 SD2 CD1
Sidewalks; Priority List; DOT; Counties
RELATING TO SIDEWALKS.
Requires the department of transportation and each county's transportation department to maintain a priority list of sidewalk installation and pedestrian improvement projects and to publish the priority list on their respective websites. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. GANADEN, KAPELA, LOPRESTI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, OHNO, PERRUSO, WILDBERGER TRS, WAM/JDC  SB948
HB1142 HD2 SD2 CD1
Electric Vehicle Charging System Rebate Program; Electric Vehicle Charging Systems; Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces; Enforcement; Appropriation
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Allocates three cents of the barrel tax to fund the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging systems. Establishes a subaccount in the public utilities commission special fund for the EV charging system rebate program. Reallocates a portion of the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to be deposited into the subaccount. Appropriates funds out of the energy security special fund for the EV charging system rebate program. 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 EV charging systems in working order. Establishes penalties for parking any vehicle in a parking space equipped with an electric vehicle charging system while not actively charging. Requires new EV charging systems installed pursuant to the EV charging system requirement to be at least Level 2 and network-capable beginning 1/1/2022. Clarifies that certain enforcement officers may enter private property to enforce EV parking space violations. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. LOWEN, AQUINO, JOHANSON, MARTEN, PERRUSO TRS/EET, WAM
HB1149 HD1 SD2 CD1
Land Use; Planning; Permitting; Land Use Commission; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Reorganizes and integrates the land use commission within a modified office of planning, which is renamed as the office of planning and sustainable development. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. TARNAS, DECOITE, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, TODD, YAMANE, Sayama, Tam, Wildberger WTL/GVO, WAM
HB1176 HD1 SD2 CD1
Green Job Youth Corps Program; DLNR; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A JOB CORPS PROGRAM.
Allows the governor to designate the department of land and natural resources to administer or enter into agreements for the administration of a green job youth corps program that provides temporary work and training opportunities to help address the unemployment impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and support economic diversification. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates American Rescue Plan Act funds. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. QUINLAN, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOWEN, TARNAS LCA, WAM
HB1191 HD2 SD2 CD1
Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program; Unserved Areas; Underserved Areas; Hawaii Broadband Infrastructure Special Fund; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; DBEDT; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes the broadband infrastructure grant program to award grants to applicants to extend deployment of infrastructure used to provide broadband service to unserved and underserved areas of the State. Renames the Hawaii technology loan revolving fund to the Hawaii broadband infrastructure special fund. Establishes the Hawaii broadband and digital equity office within the department of business, economic development, and tourism. Requires the governor to appoint a strategic broadband coordinator to head the Hawaii broadband and digital equity office. Appropriates funds from the moneys received pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. JOHANSON, AQUINO, BELATTI, BRANCO, CULLEN, DECOITE, ELI, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS EET, WAM  SB917
HB1192 HD1 SD2 CD1
Payday Lending; Installment Loans; Installment Lenders; Licensure; Requirements; Deferred Deposits
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Transitions from lump sum deferred deposit transactions to installment loan transactions. Specifies various consumer protection requirements for installment loans. Beginning 1/1/2022, requires licensure for installment lenders that offer installment loans to consumers. Repeals the statutory authorization for deferred deposit transactions on 1/1/2022. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. JOHANSON CPN, WAM/JDC  SB1355
HB1253 HD3 SD1 CD1
Employment Practices; Mobile Applications; Prohibition
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
Prohibits employers, with certain exemptions, from requiring employees and prospective employees to download to their personal communication device, a mobile application that enables the employee's location to be tracked or the employee's personal information to be revealed, as a condition of employment or continued employment. Prohibits employers from terminating, discharging, or otherwise discriminating against an employee for refusing to download or refusing to consent to download the mobile application to the employee's personal communication device; or opposing any practice forbidden by this Act or filing a complaint, testifying, or assisting in any proceeding concerning an unlawful practice prohibited under this Act. Allows a person who alleges a violation of this Act to bring a civil action for injunctive relief, actual damages, or both. Sets fines. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. TAKAYAMA LCA, JDC
HB1276 HD1 SD1 CD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Board of Land and Natural Resources; State Parks; Fee Schedules ($)
RELATING TO STATE PARKS.
Allows the board of land and natural resources to adopt, amend, or repeal administrative fee schedules for certain activities related to state parks through regular or special board meetings rather than through administrative rulemaking. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. NAKAMURA, DECOITE, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ILAGAN, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, Matayoshi, Sayama WTL, WAM  SB1238
HB1281 HD1 SD2 CD1
Emergency Medical Services; Transfer of Duties; DOH; City and County of Honolulu; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Establishes a three-year transfer of certain duties, functions, and powers relating to emergency medical services for the city and county of Honolulu from the department of health to the city and county of Honolulu. Begins transition on 7/1/2021. Appropriates moneys in the emergency medical services special fund to the city and county of Honolulu for fiscal years 20212022 and 2022-2023. Appropriates moneys from funds received by the State from the American Rescue Plan Act, Public Law 117-2 (Section 9901), to the department of health for fiscal years 20212022 and 20222023 for the emergency medical services and injury prevention system. Phases out funding from general revenues for emergency medical services in the city and county of Honolulu before 7/1/2024. (CD1)
(H) 4/29/2021- Transmitted to Governor. YAMANE, AQUINO, CULLEN, JOHANSON, LUKE HTH, WAM/JDC
HB1283 HD1 SD1 CD1
Dementia Training; Alzheimer's Disease; Dementia; First Responder Personnel; Executive Office on Aging
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Permits the employers of first responder personnel to obtain dementia training for first responder personnel. Permits the executive office on aging to coordinate the dementia training schedules and standards with all public and private entities and agencies responsible for services provided by first responder personnel. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. YAMANE HMS/HTH, WAM
HB1284 HD2 SD2 CD1
DHS; DOH; DCCA; Department of Budget and Finance; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; University of Hawaii; EUTF; MedQUEST; Insurance; All-Claims, All-Payer Data Center Steering Committee
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Establishes the all-claims, all-payer data center steering committee within the department of human services to oversee the all-claims, all-payer database and data center. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. YAMANE, YAMASHITA HMS, WAM
HB1291 HD1 SD2 CD1
Scholarships; Special Education Students; UH; State Scholars Program
RELATING TO SCHOLARSHIPS.
Allows applicants to the University of Hawaii who earned a high school diploma from a public high school in the State with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and also provides evidence that they qualified for and received special education services for two or more years during enrollment in grades seven through twelve to be eligible for the Hawaii state scholars program. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. OHNO, DECOITE, GANADEN, HAR, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, TAM, WARD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, Marten HRE, WAM
HB1296 HD1 SD2 CD1
Hawaii Tobacco Settlement Special Fund; Hawaii Tobacco Prevention and Control Trust Fund; Repeal; Emergency Appropriation; Governor; Cigarette Taxes; UH; Threat Assessment Team Program; DHRD; Positions; Appropriation
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
Part I: Repeals the Hawaii tobacco prevention and control trust fund and transfers unencumbered balances to the general fund on 6/30/2025. Specifies that Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund moneys shall only be deposited into the university revenue-undertakings fund until 7/1/2033. Prohibits any contract for the management of Hawaii tobacco prevention and control trust fund moneys from extending beyond 6/30/2025. Imposes a $4,300,000 cap on Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund. Requires report to the legislature twenty days prior to the convening of the regular sessions of 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 on expenditures from Hawaii tobacco prevention and control trust fund moneys. Part II: Makes an emergency appropriation to provide funds for the state comprehensive emergency medical services system for expenses related to collective bargaining and other current expenses. Part III: Establishes and funds two permanent and five temporary full-time equivalent positions in the office of the governor. Part IV: Requires all departments and the University of Hawaii to reimburse fringe benefit costs for non-general funded positions. Specifies that the cigarette tax revenues deposited to the credit of the cancer research special fund shall only be used for capital expenditures and only until 7/1/2041. Ceases deposits of cigarette tax revenues into the emergency medical services special fund on 7/1/2021. Part V: Establishes a threat assessment team program. Part VI: Funds one full-time equivalent position in the department of human resources development. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. LUKE HTH/HRE, WAM
HB1297 HD2 SD2 CD1
EUTF; Collective Bargaining
RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.
Appropriates funds for statewide collective bargaining costs. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. LUKE HHH, HET, FIN
HB1298 HD1 SD1 CD1
Non-general Funds; Reports to Legislature; Excess Balances; Department of Agriculture; Department of Accounting and General Services; Department of the Attorney General; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Department of Defense; Department of Education; Department of Human Services; Department of Human Resources Development; Department of Health; Department of Labor and Ind
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
Transfers to the general fund the excess balances of various non-general funds from various state departments and agencies. Requires each department to annually submit to the Legislature program measures, costs elements, and accounting reports for all non-general funds under its control. Effective 6/30/2021. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. LUKE WAM
HB1299 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOA; DAGS; DBEDT; DOE; DOH; DLIR; DLNR; DHS; PSD; DCCA; DHHL; UH; AG; DOT; Non-General Funds
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
Repeals various non-general funds of the Department of Agriculture; Department of Accounting and General Services; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Department of Education; Department of Health; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Department of Human Services; Department of Public Safety; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; University of Hawaii; Department of the Attorney General; and Department of Transportation. Implements recommendations of the auditor. Transfers most unencumbered balances to the credit of the general fund. (HB1299 CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. LUKE WAM
HB1311 HD2 SD2 CD1
HHFDC; Leialii Affordable Housing Project; Keawe Street Apartments Affordable Housing Project; Historic Preservation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Removes the construction completion deadline for the Leialii affordable housing project. Specifies that the developer of the Keawe street apartments affordable housing project shall only be responsible for all associated costs of the archaeological inventory survey for the footprint of the project and not for the cost of the archaeological inventory survey for the entire Villages of Leialii master planned community. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. YAMASHITA, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, NAKAMURA, WOODSON HOU/WTL, WAM/JDC  SB607
HB1318 HD1 SD1 CD1
Environmental Review; Office of Environmental Quality Control; Office of Planning; Environmental Advisory Council; Establishment
RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY.
Establishes the Environmental Advisory Council. Transfers the rights, powers, employees, appropriations, and other personal property from the Office of Environmental Quality Control to the Office of Planning. Transfers all rules adopted or developed by the Department of Health, Office of Environmental Quality Control, or Environmental Council to the Office of Planning. Amends the ability for an applicant to appeal nonacceptance of an environmental impact statement from the Environmental Council to the Environmental Court. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. LOWEN, TARNAS AEN/WTL/GVO/JDC/WAM
HB1333 HD1 SD1 CD1
Hawaii Natural Energy Institute; DOH; Clean Energy Products; Disposal and Recycling; Comprehensive Study ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires the Hawaii natural energy institute, in consultation with the department of health, to conduct a comprehensive study to determine best practices for disposal, recycling, or secondary use of clean energy products in the State. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. KITAGAWA, CULLEN, ELI, HOLT, ILAGAN, JOHANSON, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, TAM, TARNAS, McDermott EET, WAM
HB1348 HD2 SD2 CD1
HCDA; Stadium Development District; Stadium Authority; Membership ($)
RELATING TO THE STADIUM DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Establishes the stadium development special fund. Provides for the abolishment 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, including the transfer of funds, under certain conditions. Adds two members to the stadium authority. Amends the general bond authorization made by Act 268, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019. Makes the financial disclosures of members of the stadium authority public records. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. JOHANSON EET/WTL, WAM  SB1423
HB1352 HD1 SD2 CD1
Surplus Military Land; DLNR; DOH; EPA; Office of Planning
RELATING TO SURPLUS MILITARY LAND.
Requires the Office of Planning to submit a report to the Legislature containing: (1) an inventory of lands within the State that are leased to or controlled by the federal government; (2) any known contaminants or environmental hazards associated with the inventoried lands based on past environmental studies; (3) input from executive branch departments and agencies and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs on proposed alternative uses for the lands that would be consistent with the departments and agencies' missions if the lands are returned to the State; and (4) its findings and recommendations, including proposed legislation, based on this information. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Health to submit reports to the Office of Planning. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. MARTEN, BRANCO, KAPELA, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, WILDBERGER WTL/AEN/PSM, WAM
HB1362 HD1 SD2 CD1
Department of Human Services; DOE; Preschool Open Doors Program; Executive Office on Early Learning; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ACCESS TO LEARNING.
Authorizes the department of education to directly accept private funding for the purpose of establishing public prekindergarten programs under certain circumstances. Establishes the Hawaii early childhood educator stipend program to address shortage of early childhood education educators. Establishes the Hawaii early childhood educator special fund. Extends certain effective dates for implementation of Act 46, SLH 2020. Requires the application of a uniform assessment for public and charter school kindergarten students. Allows educational data to be shared using an existing system. Appropriates funds. Repeals and abolishes the Hawaii early childhood educator special fund on 6/30/2023. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. WOODSON, DECOITE, GANADEN, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOPRESTI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, OHNO, QUINLAN, SAIKI, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, Branco, D. Kobayashi EDU/HMS, WAM
HB1376 HD2 SD2 CD1
Housing; Landlord-tenant Code; Remedies; Notice; Failure to Pay Rent; Mediation; COVID-19 Pandemic; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Extends the required period for a notice of termination of the rental agreement from five days to fifteen days. Requires landlords to provide notice with specified terms and enter into mediation. 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 of termination of the rental agreement to a mediation center that offers free mediation for residential landlord-tenant disputes. Restricts when a landlord may exercise these remedies depending on the amount of rent due. Appropriates funds. Repeals certain provisions one year after expiration of the governor's final eviction moratorium emergency supplementary proclamation related to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic or 12/31/2022, whichever is sooner. (CD1)
(H) 4/28/2021- Transmitted to Governor. HASHIMOTO, BELATTI, BRANCO, DECOITE, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, LUKE, MARTEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, OHNO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA CPN, WAM/JDC  SB1388
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)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, San Buenaventura, Wakai TRN, CPC, FIN
SB60 SD1 HD1 CD1
Special Number Plates; Polynesian Voyaging Society; Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number motor vehicle license plates to commemorate the Polynesian Voyaging Society. (CD1)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. INOUYE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Fevella, Gabbard, Kim, Moriwaki CAI, FIN
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)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. KANUHA, CHANG, LEE, Wakai TRN/HSG, WAL, FIN
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)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. LEE JHA, CPC
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)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. LEE JHA
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)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. LEE, CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai JHA
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)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. LEE, CHANG, IHARA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA, RHOADS, Gabbard, Kim, Wakai JHA, FIN
SB186 HD1 CD1
Agricultural Lands; Covenants; Easements; Re-recorded Restrictions
RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON AGRICULTURAL USES AND ACTIVITIES.
Disallows the enforcement of a re-recorded homeowners' association restriction if the restriction prohibits bona fide agricultural uses and activities on agricultural land. (CD1)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, AGR, CPC  HB74
SB189 SD1 HD1 CD1
Dog Bites; Action Against Owner; Conditions; Danger
RELATING TO DOG BITES.
Removes the requirement to prove that a dog has bitten a person on at least two separate occasions prior to bringing legal action against a dog's owner to determine whether conditions of treatment or confinement have changed so as to remove the danger the dog poses to other persons. (CD1)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. RHOADS JHA  HB382
SB200 HD2 CD1
Elections; Late Contribution Report; Candidates
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Clarifies that candidates or other committee representatives as specified who make contributions over a certain amount before an election are required to file a late contribution report only if the candidate is on the ballot in that election. (CD1)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. RHOADS GVR, JHA
SB222 SD1 HD1 CD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; Comptroller; Annual Reports; Closed Accounts; Lapsed Programs; Lapsed Initiatives
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
Beginning 7/1/2022, requires the comptroller's annual report to the governor and legislature to include a list of all accounts that were closed by the comptroller during the immediately preceding fiscal year, and a list of accounts that remain open but that are serving a lapsed program or initiative. (CD1)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. DELA CRUZ, CHANG, ENGLISH, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Gabbard, Shimabukuro, Wakai GVR, FIN
SB224 HD1 CD1
Department of Education; Career and Technical Education; District Exceptions
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Gives a preference to students who live within the service area of a school or who enrolled in the school the previous school year who apply for participation in a career and technical education program offered by that school. Establishes enrollment in a career and technical education program as a new exception to the requirement to attend school within the service area in which a student resides. (CD1)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Shimabukuro, Wakai EDN, FIN
SB225 SD1 HD1 CD1
HHFDC; Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-oriented Development; Infrastructure Improvements; Regional State Infrastructure Subaccounts
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
Specifies that the cost of regional infrastructure improvements made by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation may be assessed against transit-oriented development projects specially benefiting from the improvements, as determined by the corporation. Requires the Hawaii interagency council for transit-oriented development to review and make recommendations on applications for subaccount funds for infrastructure projects related to transit-oriented development. Exempts the stadium development district from the assessments made under this measure. (CD1)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. DELA CRUZ, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Wakai HSG/TRN, WAL, FIN
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)
(S) 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
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)
(S) 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
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
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
SB320 HD1 CD1
Hawaii Taxpayer Protection Act; Tax Return Preparers; Preparer Tax Identification Number; Penalties
RELATING TO TAX RETURN PREPARERS.
Requires each tax return preparer to have a valid preparer tax identification number issued by the Internal Revenue Service and to furnish the preparer's tax identification number on any return or claim for refund prepared for compensation if required by DOTAX. Establishes penalties for failure to comply with the preparer tax identification number requirements. Effective 1/1/2022. (CD1)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. KEOHOKALOLE CPC, FIN
SB324 SD1 HD1 CD1
Practice of Medicine; Medical Physicians; Osteopathic Physicians
RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE.
Clarifies the definition of the practice of medicine to provide uniformity of practice for both medical physicians and osteopathic physicians. (CD1)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. KEOHOKALOLE HHH, CPC, FIN
SB329 SD1 HD1 CD1
Condominiums; Board of Directors; Condominium Upkeep; Disposition of Unclaimed Possessions; Proceeds
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Shortens the notice period from sixty days to thirty days for a board to sell, store, donate, or dispose of personalty when the identity and address of the owner are known. Removes the publication requirement and permits the board of directors of a condominium association to proceed directly to the sale, storage, donation, or disposal of personalty that has been abandoned in or on the common elements of a condominium when the identity or address of the owner is unknown. (CD1)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. MORIWAKI CPC  HB305
SB332 SD2 HD2 CD1
Comptroller; Powers and Duties; Preaudit
RELATING TO PREAUDIT PAYMENTS.
Amends the minimum dollar amount of payments required to be preaudited. Allows, rather than requires, the comptroller to preaudit all proposed payments of expenditures under the threshold dollar amount. Sunsets 7/1/2024. Effective 7/1/2021. (CD1)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. MORIWAKI, Dela Cruz GVR, FIN
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)
(S) 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
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)
(S) 4/23/2021- Enrolled to Governor. GABBARD, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro AGR, JHA  HB1085
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)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. GABBARD, LEE, Shimabukuro AGR, CPC  HB1088
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)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. GABBARD, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, LEE, RIVIERE, Chang, Moriwaki EEP, CPC, FIN  HB562
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)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, RIVIERE, Baker, Chang, Kidani, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro EEP/WAL, JHA
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
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
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
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)
(H) 4/28/2021- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 858). KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) GVR, JHA  HB139
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, GABBARD, KANUHA, LEE, SHIMABUKURO WAL, CPC  HB597
SB489 HD1 CD1
Agricultural Structures; Building Permit and Code Exemptions; Structure Size Limitations
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS.
Increases the maximum area for each agricultural shade cloth structure, cold frame, and greenhouse that could qualify the structure for an exemption from building permit and building code requirements. Effective 1/1/2022. (CD1)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. GABBARD, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro AGR, CPC  HB96
SB506 SD2 HD2
SPRB; Wahiawa General Hospital; Debt Restructuring; Debt Refinancing ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITAL.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for long-term debt restructuring of Wahiawa General Hospital. (HD2)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. DELA CRUZ HHH, CPC, FIN  HB706
SB512 SD2 HD1 CD1
Department of Agriculture; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program; Double Up Food Bucks Program
RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.
Removes the $10 per visit per day cap on the dollar-for-dollar match received by supplemental nutrition assistance program beneficiaries under the Hawaii healthy food incentive program, also known as the double up food bucks program. Specifies that healthy proteins are eligible purchases under the program. (CD1)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA, SHIMABUKURO, English, Fevella, Moriwaki AGR, HHH, FIN
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
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
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
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
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
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 twoyear 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
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)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. BAKER, CHANG, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro TRN, CPC, JHA  HB857
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
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
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
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
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
SB696 SD1 HD1 CD1
Festival of Pacific Arts; Temporary Commission
RELATING TO THE FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS.
Extends the date on which the temporary commission on the thirteenth festival of pacific arts shall cease to exist to August 31, 2025. Permits less than a quorum of commission members to discuss matters relating to official board business outside a commission meeting as a permitted interaction under part I of chapter 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to enable them to perform their duties faithfully, provided that the commission holds a properly noticed meeting at least once a month and discusses the progress of the permitted interaction matter at the next meeting. (CD1)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. ENGLISH, GABBARD, IHARA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, MORIWAKI, RIVIERE, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Baker, Fevella, Kouchi, Misalucha, Nishihara CAI, FIN  HB625
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
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
SB764 SD1 HD1 CD1
Transportation; Commercial Driver's License; Disqualification; Felony; Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
Adds a permanent commercial driver's license disqualification for a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit holder who is convicted of a felony involving severe forms of trafficking in persons, without the possibility of reinstatement. (CD1)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. LEE, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Wakai CPC, JHA
SB765 SD2 HD2 CD1
Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Highly Intoxicated Driver; Penalties
RELATING TO OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.
Establishes sentencing guidelines for highly intoxicated drivers. Requires that ignition interlock devices be installed on all vehicles operated by a person upon license revocation. Increases the license revocation period and extends the applicable lookback periods. Amends the penalties for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. (CD1)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. LEE, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Nishihara, Wakai JHA, FIN
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 contentbased Englishlanguage 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 $12,000 for each pest per year in subsidies between 6/30/2021 and 7/01/2023. Requires the department of agriculture to compile a list of certain pesticides. (CD1)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. KANUHA AGR, FIN  HB236
SB873 SD1 HD1 CD1
Contested Cases; Interactive Conference Technology
RELATING TO CONTESTED CASES.
Authorizes contested case hearings to be conducted through the use of interactive conference technology. Effective 10/1/2021. (CD1)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. SHIMABUKURO, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Acasio JHA, FIN
SB932 SD2 HD1 CD1
Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Fund; Building Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund; Energy Financing for State Agencies; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Green Infrastructure Loans; Green Infrastructure Program; Appropriation ($)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Gabbard, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Shimabukuro, Wakai PDP, FIN
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
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
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
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
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 Communitybased 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB1187 SD2 HD2
Emergency Appropriation; PSD ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
Makes an emergency appropriation to provide funds for the department of public safety to cover the costs of the personnel services shortfall at all correctional institutions statewide and health care services. (HD2)
(S) 4/23/2021- Enrolled to Governor. KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) CMV, FIN  HB1033
SB1194 SD1 HD2
Emergency Appropriations; COVID-19 Expenditures; Department of Public Safety ($)
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
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
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
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
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
SB1212 SD2 HD2 CD1
Motor Vehicle Registration; Motor Carrier Vehicle; Federal Outofservice 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
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
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
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
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
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
SB1340 SD2 HD2 CD1
Emergency Medical Responders; Emergency Ambulance Service Personnel; Licensure; Hawaii Medical Board; Appropriation; Compliance Resolution Fund ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Authorizes the Hawaii medical board to license emergency ambulance service personnel. Creates an additional licensure category for emergency medical technicians 1 who are certified at a higher practice level than emergency medical technicians but do not provide ambulance services. Appropriates funds from the compliance resolution fund for hiring a 0.5 full-time equivalent (0.5 FTE) permanent position. Effective 7/1/2021. (CD1)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. DELA CRUZ HHH, CPC, FIN
SB1350 SD1 HD2 CD1
Deferred Salary Adjustments; State Positions; Legislative Reapportionment; Permanent Residents; Short Form Public Notice Requirements; Appropriation ($)
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
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
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
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)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Ihara, Shimabukuro TRN, FIN
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
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)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, GABBARD, Kidani, Kim, Wakai ECD, FIN
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)
(S) 4/29/2021- Enrolled to Governor. MISALUCHA, CHANG, FEVELLA, LEE, WAKAI, Acasio, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro ECD/HET, FIN