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| Position | Bill | Status | Summary | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | SB3279 | Enrolled | Establishes within the Office of Wellness and Resilience the State of Well-Being Project to assess and enhance Tier 1 and Tier 2 mental health support services for all key stakeholder communities across the State. Makes appropriations to implement th... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Enrolled to Governor. |
| #2 | SB2687 | Enrolled | Prohibits a person from recklessly distributing, or entering into an agreement with another person to distribute, materially deceptive media, subject to certain exceptions. Establishes criminal penalties for distributing materially deceptive media. E... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
| #3 | SB1511 | Enrolled | 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] | 2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 832). |
| #4 | SB2861 | Enrolled | Makes certain long-term exclusive listing agreements for the sale of residential real property void and unenforceable under the state law that governs unfair and deceptive practices. Prohibits the recording or filing of exclusive listing agreements o... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Enrolled to Governor. |
| #5 | HB2090 | Passed | Beginning 1/1/2025, allows residential uses in areas zoned for commercial use to be considered permitted under certain circumstances. Requires, no later than 1/1/2025, each county to adopt or amend its ordinances to allow for adaptive reuse of existi... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-29 Act 037, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1137). |
| #6 | HB2685 | Passed | Establishes the solar hui program to allow multi-family residential property owners to invest in a solar hui investment fund, which will provide repayment of income derived from energy services agreements to low- and moderate-income households to ins... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 Act 040, 05/30/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1140). |
| #7 | SB2983 | Enrolled | Beginning 1/1/2026, authorizes the Department of the Attorney General to regulate charitable fundraising platforms and platform charities. Includes provisions relating to the misuse of funds. Imposes vicarious liability upon a platform charity for a ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
| #8 | SB1170 | Passed | Requires the counties to issue affordable housing credits for affordable housing units that are constructed under the various programs of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Sunsets 7/1/2031. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-29 Act 031, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1131). |
| #9 | HB1896 | Engrossed | Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use of any food packaging, food service ware, cosmetic, or personal care product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and pol... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Deferred one day. |
| #10 | SB116 | Passed | Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Duke Kahanamoku. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-15 Act 025, 05/15/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1125). |
| #11 | SB2079 | Enrolled | Allows the State of Hawaii Plant and Animal Declaration Form to be distributed, completed, and transmitted electronically. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
| #12 | HB1598 | Passed | Requires boards to make available for public inspection board packets, if created, at the time the board packet is distributed to board members but no later than two business days before the board meeting. Provides that public testimony may be distri... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Act 011, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1111). |
| #13 | HB1599 | Passed | 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] | 2024-05-03 Act 012, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1112). |
| #14 | SCR1 | Passed | Recognizing The Day In 2025 Of The Second New Moon After The Winter Solstice Of 2024 As The Lunar New Year In The State Of Hawaii. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Received notice of Senate agreement and Adoption (Sen. Com No. 803). |
| #15 | SB1258 | Enrolled | Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop and implement a management system for the Kaena point state park, Makua and Keawaula sections. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
| #16 | SB2193 | Enrolled | Amends the offense of use of a computer in the commission of a separate crime to include violation of privacy in the first and second degrees. Repeals on 7/1/2027. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
| #17 | SB2197 | Enrolled | Amends the definition of "advance gambling activity" to repeal language that included making no effort to prevent the occurrence or continuation of gambling activity. Repeals on 7/1/2029. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
| #18 | SB2216 | Enrolled | Clarifies and modernizes the way the State Ethics Commission provides advice and conducts investigations. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
| #19 | SB2289 | Enrolled | Requires the Department of Health to include in its annual report regarding Kalaupapa Settlement details and updated information, as available, regarding the permanent transfer to other governmental or qualified non-governmental entities of the power... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
| #20 | HB1881 | Passed | Updates the maximum administrative fines allowed for violations of chapters relating to standards of conduct and lobbyists. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Act 015, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1115). |
| #21 | SB2342 | Enrolled | Increases the penalties for violations of repeated driving without motor vehicle insurance and, beginning 1/1/2026, increases required motor vehicle insurance minimums. Clarifies the required coverage for shared cars that are made available through a... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
| #22 | HB1861 | Enrolled | Requires each number plate issued on or after 1/1/2025 to include an 'okina in the word "Hawai'i". Authorizes the use of all uppercase letters, all lowercase letters, or initial capital letters for the words "Hawai'i" and "Aloha State" in motor vehic... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Transmitted to Governor. |
| #23 | SB2512 | Enrolled | Establishes notice and reporting requirements for the expenditure or use of public resources by the Governor, pursuant to the Governor's emergency powers. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
| #24 | HB1974 | Passed | Increases the monthly needs allowance for individuals living in certain long-term care facilities from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal Supplemental Security Income Pr... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-13 Act 018, 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1118). |
| #25 | HB2072 | Passed | Requires certain solicitations that reference disasters to include a disclosure. Deems violators guilty of a class C felony. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Act 016, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1116). |
| #26 | SB2731 | Enrolled | Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to honor veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
| #27 | SB2837 | Enrolled | Requires the transfer of the Maui State Veterans Home to a state agency having a Maui affiliation, in a manner and to an extent that may be negotiated between the Oahu Regional Health Care System or state agency having a Maui affiliation and the Depa... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Enrolled to Governor. |
| #28 | SB2782 | Enrolled | Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to develop multilingual accessibility standards. Appropriates funds to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to develop multilingual accessibility standards within the Office of En... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Enrolled to Governor. |
| #29 | SB2819 | Enrolled | Requires vehicles traveling ten miles per hour or more below the posted speed limit on a two-lane highway, behind which five vehicles are formed in a line, to pull over where possible to let the trailing vehicles pass or overtake. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
| #30 | SB2974 | Enrolled | 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] | 2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
| #31 | SB3011 | Enrolled | 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] | 2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
| #32 | SB2960 | Enrolled | Requires that lessees and purchasers of farm lots and ranch lots use that land for farming and producing food, under certain conditions. Authorizes certain agricultural cooperative associations to apply for farm lots. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
| #33 | SB3087 | Enrolled | Authorizes early learning programs to be established on public school campuses and other available public buildings. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Enrolled to Governor. |
| #34 | SB3192 | Enrolled | Makes permanent the Innovation and Commercialization Initiative Program established within the University of Hawaii. Takes effect 6/29/2024. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
| #35 | SB3033 | Enrolled | Amends the criminal offense statute for tampering with physical evidence to adopt the wording of the Model Penal Code for the same offense. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
| #36 | HB2380 | Passed | Makes an emergency appropriation to provide special funds for disbursements of moneys in the Mass Transit Special Fund. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-13 Act 023, 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1123). |
| #37 | SB3034 | Enrolled | Explicitly categorizes defenses based on intoxication that is not self-induced or is pathological as affirmative defenses. Sunsets 7/1/2034. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
| #38 | HB2376 | Passed | Adjusts funding for Department of Transportation programs to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-13 Act 022, 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1122). |
| #39 | SB3191 | Enrolled | Permanently authorizes the University of Hawaii to continue to regulate conflicts of interest and other ethical issues for technology transfer activities sponsored by the University of Hawaii. Takes effect 6/29/2024. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
| #40 | HB2374 | Enrolled | Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Units (1), (2), (3), (4), (8), (9), (10), (13), and (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between th... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Transmitted to Governor. |
| #41 | SB3153 | Enrolled | Establishes the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program Special Fund to receive moneys for the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. Appropriates funds into and out of the Special Fund for the Dam and Appurtenan... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Enrolled to Governor. |
| #42 | SB3092 | Enrolled | Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Education for charter school operations. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Enrolled to Governor. |
| #43 | SB3157 | Enrolled | Authorizes disposition of public land leases by direct negotiation for commercial or industrial use on parcels of up to five acres. Repeals 6/30/2029. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
| #44 | SB3242 | Enrolled | Requires the Department of Transportation or county transportation agency having jurisdiction over roads, highways, or similar infrastructure to evaluate high-risk or dangerous corridors or intersections and plan strategies for mitigation. Provides t... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Enrolled to Governor. |
| #45 | SCR146 | Passed | Encouraging The Hawaii Sister-state Committee To Consider The Initiation Of A Sister-state Relationship Between Hawaii And The Spanish Province Of The Balearic Islands. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Received notice of Senate agreement and Adoption (Sen. Com No. 803). |
| #46 | SR205 | Introduced | Regarding Completion Of The Work Of The Thirty-second Legislature, Regular Session Of 2024, Subsequent To Adjournment Thereof. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Adopted. |
| #47 | HR227 | Passed | Informing The Senate And Governor That The House Of Representatives Is Ready To Adjourn Sine Die. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Resolution adopted in final form. |
| #48 | SB2919 | Passed | Clarifies the counties' authority to regulate the time, place, manner, and duration in which uses of land and structures may take place. Clarifies that uses that include the provision of transient accommodations are not considered residential uses an... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-03 Act 017, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1117). |
| #49 | HB1760 | Passed | Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, subject to legislative approval, to secure a line of credit or other instrument of indebtedness for the bond volume cap recycling program. Authorizes the Corporation or a county to es... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-29 Act 035, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1135). |
| #50 | HB1925 | Passed | Establishes the Hawaii State Planning Act Phase II Task Force within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Makes an appropriation. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-29 Act 036, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1136). |
