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| Position | Bill | Status | Summary | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | SB2182 | Engrossed | Amends the persons required to collect the Ocean Stewardship User Fee. Extends the sunset date of the Ocean Stewardship Special Fund to 1/1/2031. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-01-24. |
| #2 | SB2721 | Engrossed | Clarifies the penalties for violations of ocean recreation laws. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-01-24. |
| #3 | SB1511 | Engrossed | Clarifies the purpose of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii and that its undertakings shall be limited to acts that are reasonably necessary to carry out its purpose. Repeals the requirement that the University of Hawaii contract wi... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Yamashita, Kitagawa, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Nishimoto. |
| #4 | SB2834 | Engrossed | Amends the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code to provide for a process to dispose of the tenant's personal property and surrender the dwelling unit to a landlord when there is a death of a tenant. Takes effect 11/1/2024. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-01-24. |
| #5 | SB2066 | Engrossed | Establishes another means for a housing project to seek an exemption from laws and rules of the State that are developed under various programs of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-01-24. |
| #6 | HB2641 | Engrossed | Reestablishes the Appraisal Management Company Registration Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to begin September 1, 2024. Appropriates funds from the Compliance Resolution Fund for the Program. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 3:15PM in conference room 224. |
| #7 | SB2600 | Engrossed | Authorizes the use of electronic mail to deliver certain documents when purchasing a condominium. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-01-24. |
| #8 | SB2718 | Engrossed | Allows the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to admit and consider hearsay evidence. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-01-24. |
| #9 | SB3011 | Engrossed | Makes it unlawful for any person to operate a weed whacker in or within one hundred feet of a residential zone, subject to certain exceptions. Extends the time for the use of leaf blowers and weed whackers within or near residential zones. Provides e... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-01-24. |
| #10 | SB2943 | Engrossed | Establishes a commercial drivers workforce working group within the Department of Transportation to address the workforce shortage of commercial drivers in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 10:00AM; Conference Room 329. |
| #11 | HB2318 | Engrossed | Exempts planned community associations and condominium associations from the quorum and voting requirements under the Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-16 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 738). |
| #12 | HB1763 | Engrossed | Amends the permitted uses of and priority for which moneys in the Rental Housing Revolving Fund are to be used. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to prioritize the allocation of the rental housing revolving fund moneys t... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 11:00AM; CR 224. |
| #13 | SB3312 | Engrossed | Adopts, establishes, and designates the shaka as the official gesture of the State. Authorizes the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to develop a public work of art related to the shaka and its history to be displayed in a prominent location i... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-01-24. |
| #14 | SB2974 | Engrossed | Establishes a Business Revitalization Task Force within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to identify methods to improve Hawaii's general economic competitiveness and business climate, including the mitigation of regulator... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Holt, Lamosao, La Chica, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Kong. |
| #15 | SB2601 | Engrossed | Expands the time period by which a civil action for childhood sexual abuse committed on or after July 1, 2024, may be initiated. Authorizes a court to require personnel of legal entities to undergo training on trauma-informed response. Effective 7/1/... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Nishimoto, Holt, Ichiyama, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| #16 | SB2591 | Engrossed | Imposes a fine on any private landowner that fails to disclose or record with the Bureau of Conveyances, or in documents used to offer real property for sale, the existence of burial or archaeological sites on their property that the landowner knew o... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 2:00PM; Conference Room 325. |
| #17 | HB1828 | Engrossed | Extends the State's deadline to achieve its energy-efficiency portfolio standards target from 2030 to 2045 and updates the standards. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish interim goals for electricity use reduction to be achieved by ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 10:30AM in conference room 325. |
| #18 | HB2553 | Engrossed | Authorizes pharmacists to administer vaccines to persons three years of age or older. Authorizes pharmacy interns and pharmacy technicians under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to administer vaccinations to persons three years of age or older,... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-01-24 |
| #19 | SB2537 | Engrossed | Clarifies that the Chief Energy Officer is responsible for supporting the renewable portfolio standards and reporting on certain energy matters. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Lowen, Cochran, Garrett, Kila; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Ward. |
| #20 | SB2413 | Engrossed | Requires the Board of Agriculture to submit a report on the percentage of agricultural lands that are suitable for farming and actively farmed and certain dollar amounts relating to lease transfers between lessees. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 9:15AM in conference room 325. |
| #21 | HB2342 | Enrolled | Prohibits carrying or using a firearm in the commission of a separate misdemeanor offense. Amends and clarifies prohibitions regarding deadly or dangerous weapons, switchblade knives, and butterfly knives. Clarifies hunter education certificates and ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-19 Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). |
| #22 | SB2443 | Engrossed | Establishes the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program, to be implemented by the State in only those locations where a photo red light imaging detector system has been implemented. Creates a new offense of noncompliance with maximum speed limit ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 10:00AM; Conference Room 329. |
| #23 | SB2927 | Enrolled | Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii relating to the appointment of justices and judges. Makes the appointment and senate consent procedure for district court judges the same as the appointment and senate consent procedure f... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-01-24. |
| #24 | SB3183 | Engrossed | Beginning 7/1/2025, establishes a county mileage-based road usage charge for electric vehicles. Clarifies the collection and disposition of funds of the state and county mileage-based road usage charges. Establishes the maximum state mileage-based ro... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 10:00AM; Conference Room 329. |
| #25 | SB2119 | Engrossed | Authorizes out-of-state pharmacies to transfer prescription information for the initial fill of an out-of-state prescription in the State. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday 05-01-24. |
| #26 | SB2497 | Engrossed | Repeals the provision that made references to the base amount in the Internal Revenue Code inapplicable to the research activities tax credit and allowed credits for all qualified research expenses to be taken without regard to previous years' expens... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 9:35AM; Conference Room 325. |
| #27 | SR47 | Passed | Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules To Create A Process Under Section 201h-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, For Housing Projects Exclusively For Sale Or Rent To Qualified Residents As Defined In Sec... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-01 Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
| #28 | SB2532 | Engrossed | Clarifies that the definition of "dwelling", as it relates to offenses against property rights, includes multi-unit buildings and connected parking or storage areas that are restricted to residents. Allows the owner of a multi-unit building, an owner... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-01-24. |
| #29 | SB2133 | Engrossed | Authorizes HHFDC to issue bonds for housing project infrastructure and finance the development of regional state infrastructure projects. Exempts bonds issued by HHFDC for improvements by assessments, and the interest thereon, from state, county, and... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Evslin, Aiu, Kitagawa, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| #30 | HB1831 | Engrossed | Establishes the Behavioral Health Crisis Center Pilot Program. Authorizes the Department of Health to establish or contract with behavioral health crisis centers in each county. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot pr... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 3:10PM; Conference Room 329. |
| #31 | HB2216 | Enrolled | Increases the state supplemental payment ceilings for type I adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, certified adult foster homes, and type II adult residential care hom... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-23 Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 802). |
| #32 | SB2159 | Engrossed | Requires the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, to prepare a report on freshwater and saltwater aquatic organisms regarding their agricultural and economic impact on the State's food se... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 9:15AM in conference room 325. |
| #33 | SB2329 | Engrossed | Appropriates funds for mullet production for fishponds and stock enhancement, including for new positions, equipment, maintenance, and operating costs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 9:15AM in conference room 325. |
| #34 | SB2362 | Engrossed | Appropriates funds for statewide research into ornamental ginger pathogens, prevention of the spread of ornamental ginger pathogens, production and distribution of pathogen-free ornamental ginger plants, and outreach to ornamental producers. Effectiv... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 9:15AM in conference room 325. |
| #35 | SB2726 | Engrossed | Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on how certain other states approach the following subjects as they relate to condominiums: an ombudsman, licenses for management, alternative dispute resolution, governmental regulation, o... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-24 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-24 2:21PM; CR 224. |
| #36 | SB2885 | Engrossed | Establishes a working group to develop a Homeless Triage and Treatment Center Program within the Statewide Office of Homelessness and Housing Solutions in the Department of Human Services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 1:55PM in conference room 329. |
| #37 | SB2937 | Engrossed | Repeals the sunset date for the exemption of laboratory school programs of the Hawaiian language college at the University of Hawaii at Hilo from state English-medium standards, assessments, performance ratings, staff qualifications, and staff traini... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-24 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Morikawa, Kahaloa, Kila, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Tarnas. |
| #38 | SB3207 | Engrossed | Removes the salary cap of Superintendent of Education. Makes permanent the annual performance evaluation requirements for the Superintendent of Education. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-24 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, Morikawa, La Chica, M. Mizuno; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| #39 | SB2657 | Engrossed | Amends the date of Makahiki Commemoration Day. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday 05-01-24. |
| #40 | HCR11 | Passed | Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waialae-iki, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Existing Revetment, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-19 Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 708). |
| #41 | SB2725 | Engrossed | Reduces the pass-through entity level tax rate and allows the tax credit to be carried forward to subsequent years. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Kitagawa, Chun, Garrett, Alcos; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| #42 | HB2340 | Engrossed | Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:00PM in conference room 325. |
| #43 | HB2144 | Engrossed | Requires the Department of Health to amend the definition of "homemade food products" in its administrative rules on food safety and adopt certain rules regarding the sale and delivery of homemade food products. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-01-24 |
| #44 | SB2731 | Engrossed | Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to honor veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-24 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Tam, Hashem, Chun, Martinez, Alcos; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| #45 | HB2074 | Engrossed | Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for the establishment of three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) Kaiapuni education curriculum specialist II positions and ten full-time equivalent (10.0 FTE) Kaiapuni classroom teacher positions. Declar... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 1:30PM; Conference Room 229. |
| #46 | SB2536 | Engrossed | Establishes accounting services procurement preferences for certain Hawaii accounting service businesses. Clarifies that the existing reciprocity procurement preference includes offerors under sections 103D-302 and 103D-303, Hawaii Revised Statutes. ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 9:45AM; Conference Room 016. |
| #47 | SB2322 | Engrossed | Requires the Department of Health to continue water sampling and analysis of Tier 1 beaches during brown water advisories, with certain exceptions and under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 1:40PM; Conference Room 329. |
| #48 | HB1827 | Engrossed | Appropriates funds to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and Department of Education to support health care workforce development programs, specifically the public high school health care workforce certificate program and glidepath prog... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-26-24 10:02AM in conference room 016. |
| #49 | HB470 | Enrolled | 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... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-22 Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
| #50 | HB1599 | Enrolled | Requires public meeting notices to inform members of the public how to provide remote oral testimony in a manner that allows the testifier, upon request, to be visible to board members and other meeting participants. Recognizes a board's authority to... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-18 Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 764). |
