HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2014
Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey, Chair |
Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami, Vice Chair |
Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Chris Lee |
Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Mark M. Nakashima |
Rep. Romy M. Cachola |
Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro |
Rep. Richard Creagan |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
Rep. Sharon E. Har |
Rep. Bob McDermott |
Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING
DATE: |
Wednesday, February 12, 2014 |
TIME: |
2:00 PM |
PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A M E N D E D A G E N D A
The following measure(s) has been ADDED to the agenda: HB2061, HB2355, HB2528, HB2174, HB2270, HB2269, HB2525, HB2527, HB2529
The following measure(s) were previously heard on February 10, 2014.
RELATING TO THE MODERNIZATION OF THE HAWAII ELECTRIC SYSTEM. Requires the public utilities commission to adopt rules for improved accessibility to connect to the Hawaii electric system. Requires the commission to initiate a proceeding no later than July 1, 2014, to discuss upgrades to the Hawaii electric system for anticipated growth of customer generation. Appropriates funds to cover costs of the proceeding. (HB1943 HD1)
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RELATING TO ENERGY STORAGE. Establishes an income tax credit for each grid-connected energy storage property that is installed and placed in service in the State during the taxable year beginning December 31, 2014; provided that this tax credit shall not be available for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. The tax credit may be claimed as either an investment credit or utilization credit. Effective July 1, 2014. (HB2618 HD1)
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RELATING TO INTERCONNECTION FEES. Requires the PUC to create an interconnection fee schedule for solar energy generating facilities that provides reduced fees for facilities that have a battery back-up system.
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RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITIES. Establishes the Legislative Utility Oversight Task Force to review franchises held by investor-owned electric utilities. Requires a report to the Legislature, commencing in 2015 and every five years thereafter. Effective July 4, 2014. (HB1999 HD1)
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RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY DEVICES. Requires award of reasonable attorney's fees and costs to prevailing plaintiff in action against condominium association for preventing solar energy device installation. If common element roof is covered by roof warranty, requires warranty from solar contractor for roof penetration needed for solar energy device installation.
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RELATING TO CONCESSIONS. Exempts the airport operation of concessions for wireless and communication services and for advertising from the public concession bidding process. (HB2147 HD1)
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RELATING TO CHECK CASHING. Requires check cashers to provide specific additional information relating to deferred deposit transactions. Limits the cumulative fees charged by check cashers. Requires or authorizes specific types of payment plans with customers. Removes retailers from the exemption to the check cashing law.
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RELATING TO THE ONE CALL CENTER. Allows for more flexible use of the State's One Call Center funding collected from civil penalties by amending section 269E‑6(e), Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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RELATING TO LIABILITY. Eliminates corporate successor liability except under specified conditions.
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RELATING TO TEMPORARY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Provides temporary disability benefits to employees who suffer disabilities as a result of donating organs.
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RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Requires independent medical examinations and permanent impairment rating examinations for workers' compensation claims to be performed by physicians mutually agreed upon by employers and employees. Allows for the use of an out-of-state physician under certain conditions. Repeals on June 30, 2018. (HB1961 HD1)
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RELATING TO PROVIDER ORDERS FOR LIFE-SUSTAINING TREATMENT. Increases access to POLST by updating references from "physician orders for life-sustaining treatment" to "provider orders for life-sustaining treatment" throughout chapter 327K, HRS; expanding health care provider signatory authority to include advanced practice registered nurses; and correcting inconsistencies over terms used to describe who may sign a POLST form on behalf of a patient.
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RELATING TO GROUP HOMES. Establishes a registry for clean and sober homes within the Department of Health. Appropriates funds. Amends the county zoning statute to better align functions of state and county jurisdictions to comply with federal law. Excludes clean and sober homes from the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2224 HD1)
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RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE. Modifies the composition of the Hawaii state building code council. Requires the council to report annually to the governor on its activities. Allows for the staggering of the code adoption time frame. Defines and clarifies terminology. Requires that the Hawaii state building codes do not conflict with the laws governing building contractors. Appropriates funds for FY 2014-2015 for the operations of the council.
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Amends the corporation income tax by taxing real estate investment trusts without regard to the federal deduction for dividends paid.
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RELATING TO LAND USE. Allows for overnight accommodations for bona fide farming operations. Defines bona fide farming operations.
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RELATING TO FERTILITY RIGHTS OF CANCER PATIENTS. Requires insurance coverage for embryo, oocyte, and sperm cryopreservation procedures for adults diagnosed with cancer who have not started cancer treatment. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2061 HD1)
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RELATING TO IN VITRO FERTILIZATION INSURANCE COVERAGE. Provides insurance coverage equality for women who are diagnosed with infertility by making available to them expanded treatment options, ensuring adequate and affordable health care services. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2355 HD1)
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Requires vendors who have been awarded contracts through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies bidding program to have a physical presence in Hawaii. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2528 HD1)
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for autism spectrum disorder treatments. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2174 HD1)
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RELATING TO INSURANCE. Updates Title 24, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to insurance. Improves the operations of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division. Ensures that the Insurance Division retains its accreditation with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and complies with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2270 HD1)
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RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to annually collect and publish health insurance premium information from managed care providers. Effective on July 1, 2050. (HB2269 HD1)
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RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE RATES. Establishes and appropriates funds for the state innovation waiver task force to develop a plan for applying for a state innovation waiver under the PPACA. Requires individual health insurance plans and small group plans to establish rates based upon community rating. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)
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RELATING TO HEALTH INSURERS ASSESSMENTS. Establishes a sustainability fee for the Hawaii health connector. Deposits the fee into a special subaccount of the compliance resolution fund. Effective 07/01/2050. (HD1)
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Establishes the Hawaii Health Connector as a state entity as of 01/01/2015. Creates the consumer, patient, business, and health care advisory group and the intergovernmental agency advisory group to advise the Connector board of directors. Appropriates moneys to the Connector. Establishes a sustainability fee to support operations of the Connector. Establishes and appropriates moneys for a state innovation waiver task force to develop a plan for applying for a state innovation waiver under the PPACA. (HD1)
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________________________________________ Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey Chair |