Hawaii Legislature | 2017 | Regular Session | Adjourned Sine Die
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Active Hawaii Bills (Introduced, Engrossed, Enrolled, Passed)
| Bill | Summary | Action |
|---|---|---|
| SB410 | Clarifies the allowable scope of collective bargaining negotiations regarding the rights and obligations of a public employer. (SB410 HD1) | 2017-07-11 Vetoed on 07-11-17 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1268). |
| SB1240 | Requires DLNR to submit proposed legislation to the legislature by the 2019 regular session including a definition of "sustainable", a policy for sustainable collection practices of near shore aquatic life, a process for determining limits on collect... | 2017-07-11 Vetoed on 07-11-17 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1274). |
| HB2 | Authorizes tiny homes of less than 500 square feet for farm workers in agricultural districts in a county with a population of more than 180,000 but less than 250,000. County council may adopt ordinances for the oversight of tiny homes, as defined in... | 2017-07-11 Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1262). |
| SB562 | Requires the Attorney General to defend any civil action against the county based on negligence, wrongful act, or omission of a county lifeguard for services at a designated state beach park under an agreement between the State and a county. (SB562 H... | 2017-07-11 Vetoed on 07-11-17 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1269). |
| SB722 | Recommences the efficiency measures pilot project first required under Act 67, Session Laws of Hawaii 2015. (CD1) | 2017-07-11 Vetoed on 07-11-17 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1271). |
| HB727 | Authorizes the Department of Transportation to allow motorcycles and motor scooters on shoulder lanes, as determined by the Department, in times of traffic congestion. (HB727 CD1) | 2017-07-11 Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1264). |
| SB713 | Requires the six-year program and financial plan and budget to include information on tax expenditures. (CD1) | 2017-07-11 Vetoed on 07-11-17 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1270). |
| SB1074 | Appropriates funds to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to fund celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the Hawaii state capitol. (CD1) | 2017-07-11 Vetoed on 07-11-17 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1273). |
| HB1588 | Prohibits the issuance of GO bonds to finance the repair and maintenance of a capital asset where the repair or maintenance costs incurred add value to and prolong the life of the asset for a period of less than 10 years. Requires the Director of Fin... | 2017-07-11 Vetoed on 07-11-17 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1267). |
| HB1309 | Adds grants for planning, design, construction, renovation, operations, and equipment of facilities to the types of grants for which repayment to the State is required if the grantee discontinues the activities or services approved in the grant. Desi... | 2017-07-11 Vetoed on 07-11-17 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1265). |
Top Hawaii Sponsors
| House Sponsors | # Bills | RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Rep. Joseph Souki [D] | 460 |  |
| Rep. Richard Creagan [D] | 379 | |
| Rep. Cindy Evans [D] | 345 | |
| Rep. Matthew Lopresti [D] | 283 | |
| Rep. Joy San Buenaventura [D] | 272 | |
| Senate Sponsors | # Bills | RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Sen. William Espero [D] | 472 | |
| Sen. Gil Keith-agaran [D] | 457 | |
| Sen. Karl Rhoads [D] | 450 | |
| Sen. Stanley Chang [D] | 417 | |
| Sen. Clarence Nishihara [D] | 410 | |
Top Hawaii Committees
| House Committees | # Bills | RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Finance | 465 | |
| Judiciary | 305 | |
| Health | 151 | |
| Transportation | 109 | |
| Labor & Public Employment | 100 | |
| Senate Committees | # Bills | RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Ways and Means | 317 | |
| Judiciary and Labor | 212 | |
| Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health | 183 | |
| Transportation and Energy | 99 | |
| Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs | 97 | |
Most Viewed Hawaii Bills
| Bill | Summary | Text |
|---|---|---|
| HB1481 | Establishes a working group to study the uses of and determine best practices regarding blockchain technology. Effective 7/1/2038. (HD1) | Bill Text |
| SB501 | Requires all limited service pregnancy centers to disclose the availability of and enrollment information for reproductive health services. Defines limited service pregnancy center. Establishes privacy and disclosure requirements for individual recor... | Bill Text |
| HB773 | Makes modifications to the Industrial Hemp Pilot Program by permitting submission of a license application at any time during the year in which the applicant plans to grow industrial hemp, amending physical facility requirements, and repealing the re... | Bill Text |
| HB2 | Authorizes tiny homes of less than 500 square feet for farm workers in agricultural districts in a county with a population of more than 180,000 but less than 250,000. County council may adopt ordinances for the oversight of tiny homes, as defined in... | Bill Text |
| SB1240 | Requires DLNR to submit proposed legislation to the legislature by the 2019 regular session including a definition of "sustainable", a policy for sustainable collection practices of near shore aquatic life, a process for determining limits on collect... | Bill Text |
| HB727 | Authorizes the Department of Transportation to allow motorcycles and motor scooters on shoulder lanes, as determined by the Department, in times of traffic congestion. (HB727 CD1) | Bill Text |
| HB1488 | Adds additional qualifying medical conditions for medical marijuana patients and permits possession of additional plants. Amends requirements for and access to testing. Extends deadlines related to implementation of the dispensary system. Amends secu... | Bill Text |
| SB1286 | Clarifies the scope of the private trade, vocational, and technical school licensure program within the department of education. Establishes a licensing fee to ensure the sustainability of the licensure program. Establishes a license renewal process ... | Bill Text |
| HB425 | Makes certain sections of the Code of Ethics inapplicable to technology transfer activities sponsored by University of Hawaii if the activities comply with the regulatory framework and research compliance program approved by the Board of Regents. Req... | Bill Text |
| SB1055 | Prohibits the sale of electronic smoking devices that contain nicotine. | Bill Text |
Most Monitored Hawaii Bills
| Bill | Summary | Text |
|---|---|---|
| HB1481 | Establishes a working group to study the uses of and determine best practices regarding blockchain technology. Effective 7/1/2038. (HD1) | Bill Text |
| SB686 | Establishes education surcharges on residential investment properties and visitor accommodations for the purpose of funding public education. (SB686 HD1) | Bill Text |
| HB83 | Requires the Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness, in conjunction with and with the advisement of the Department of Human Services and Department of Land and Natural Resources, to establish a working group to examine and develop recommendations... | Bill Text |
| SB683 | Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to advance the State's goal of providing a public education for the children of Hawaii by authorizing the legislature to establish, as provided by law, a surcharge on residential investme... | Bill Text |
| HB1593 | Establishes the Clean Energy Savings Jump Start Program and Clean Energy Savings Jump Start Fund. Establishes the Energy Storage System Rebate Program as a three-year pilot program and requires the Green Infrastructure Authority to submit annual repo... | Bill Text |
| HB4 | Requires certain employers to provide a minimum amount of paid sick leave to employees to be used to care for themselves or a family member who is ill or needs medical care. Takes effect 1/7/2059. (SD1) | Bill Text |
| SB11 | Protects homeless individuals from having their personal property taken from a state or county agency without proper documentation procedures and the ability to recovery property from the agency. Establishes the executive office on homeless identity ... | Bill Text |
| SB1286 | Clarifies the scope of the private trade, vocational, and technical school licensure program within the department of education. Establishes a licensing fee to ensure the sustainability of the licensure program. Establishes a license renewal process ... | Bill Text |
| SB665 | Replaces the current renewable energy technology systems tax credit with tax credits for solar or wind energy property and energy storage property and is applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2017. Establishes a demonstration project for ... | Bill Text |
| HB451 | Reduces the minimum Hawaiian blood quantum requirement of certain successors to lessees of Hawaiian home lands from one-quarter to one thirty-second. (HB451 CD1) | Bill Text |
Hawaii Sessions
| Year | Session | Introduced | Completed | Legislation | Search | Dataset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Regular Session | 3566 | 374 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2016 | 2nd Special Session | 7 | 5 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2016 | 1st Special Session | 1 | 0 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2016 | Regular Session | 5708 | 442 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2015 | Regular Session | 3647 | 427 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2014 | 1st Special Session | 1 | 0 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2014 | Regular Session | 5593 | 414 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2013 | Regular Session | 3688 | 544 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2012 | Regular Session | 5974 | 538 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2011 | Regular Session | 4142 | 419 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2010 | Regular Session | 6360 | 432 | Browse | Search | Download |
