Hawaii Legislature | 2021 | Regular Session
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Active Hawaii Bills (Introduced, Engrossed, Enrolled, Passed)
Bill | Summary | Action |
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SB211 | Requires that the Hawaiian version of a law be held binding if the law in question was originally drafted in Hawaiian and then translated into English. (SD1) | 2021-03-04 One Day Notice 03-05-21. |
SB348 | Repeals the requirement that noncarbonated bottled water be transported, stored, processed, or bottled through lines or equipment through which only water is passed. Updates the requirement that all bottled water shall meet standards prescribed by th... | 2021-03-04 One Day Notice 03-05-21. |
SB768 | Establishes the rental car modernization task force to develop a plan to ensure that electric vehicle charging infrastructure is installed to support a one hundred per cent zero-emission rental motor vehicle fleet by 2035. Requires the task force to ... | 2021-03-04 48 Hrs. Notice 03-09-21. |
SB489 | 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. | 2021-03-04 One Day Notice 03-05-21. |
SB975 | Establishes procedures for audits of pharmacies conducted by a health care provider, insurance company, third-party payor, sickness insurance provider, mutual benefit society, dental service corporation, health maintenance organization, or any entity... | 2021-03-04 One Day Notice 03-05-21. |
SB132 | Beginning January 1, 2023, bans the sale, offer of sale, or distribution in the State of any sunscreen that contains avobenzone or octocrylene, or both, without a prescription issued by a licensed healthcare provider to preserve marine ecosystems. (S... | 2021-03-04 48 Hrs. Notice 03-09-21. |
SB57 | Codifies certain certification, renewal, and violation processes of vehicle inspectors who conduct vehicle safety inspections under the department of transportation. Repeals requirement for reconstructed vehicles to obtain a special inspection and ce... | 2021-03-04 48 Hrs. Notice 03-09-21. |
SB324 | Clarifies the definition of the practice of medicine to provide uniformity of practice for both medical physicians and osteopathic physicians. (SD1) | 2021-03-04 One Day Notice 03-05-21. |
SB537 | Recognizes American Sign Language as a fully developed, autonomous, natural language with its own grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and cultural heritage. | 2021-03-04 One Day Notice 03-05-21. |
SB615 | Requires all moped and motor scooter rental companies to ensure the rider wears a safety helmet supplied either by the rental company or by the renter prior to operating the moped or motor scooter. Exempts riders with a motorcycle license from this r... | 2021-03-04 One Day Notice 03-05-21. |
Top Hawaii Sponsors
House Sponsors | # Bills | RSS |
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Rep. Scott Saiki [D] | 395 | ![]() |
Rep. Tina Wildberger [D] | 286 | ![]() |
Rep. Lisa Marten [D] | 284 | ![]() |
Rep. Amy Perruso [D] | 277 | ![]() |
Rep. Jeanne Kapela [D] | 277 | ![]() |
Senate Sponsors | # Bills | RSS |
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Sen. Stanley Chang [D] | 497 | ![]() |
Sen. Maile Shimabukuro [D] | 437 | ![]() |
Sen. Mike Gabbard [D] | 386 | ![]() |
Sen. Gil Keith-agaran [D] | 366 | ![]() |
Sen. Bennette Misalucha [D] | 351 | ![]() |
Top Hawaii Committees
House Committees | # Bills | RSS |
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Finance | 256 | ![]() |
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs | 205 | ![]() |
Health, Human Services, & Homelessness | 128 | ![]() |
Consumer Protection & Commerce | 108 | ![]() |
Water & Land | 96 | ![]() |
Senate Committees | # Bills | RSS |
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Judiciary | 203 | ![]() |
Ways and Means | 124 | ![]() |
Water and Land | 115 | ![]() |
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs | 106 | ![]() |
Health | 97 | ![]() |
Most Viewed Hawaii Bills
Bill | Summary | Text |
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HB622 | Requires the Hawaii technology development corporation to establish a blockchain working group to recommend a definition for blockchain technology and make recommendations for individuals, businesses, and state agencies to use blockchain technology a... | Bill Text |
HB1286 | Exempts any person from the post-arrival mandatory selfquarantine if the person receives a negative test result prior to arrival. Allows the governor to establish statewide conditions for exemption. Requires certain COVID-19 tests for travelers who d... | Bill Text |
SB614 | Retroactively exempts from state income tax, unemployment compensation and pandemic unemployment assistance (PUA) received from March 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020. Requires the department of taxation to allow taxpayers to credit the state income tax... | Bill Text |
SB301 | Defines "assault rifle" and "assault shotgun". Expands the ban on pistols with a detachable magazine with over ten round capacity to any firearm with a detachable magazine with over ten round capacity. Prohibits anyone from bringing or causing to be ... | Bill Text |
HB7 | Legalizes the personal use, possession, and sale of marijuana in a specified quantity. Requires licensing to operate marijuana establishments. Subjects marijuana establishments to excise taxes and income taxes. Amends certain provisions of the crimin... | Bill Text |
SB1328 | Limits the award of academic tenure to positions whose primary duties are instructional. | Bill Text |
HB290 | Repeals the military exemption for vehicle weight taxes on 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3050. (HD1) | Bill Text |
SB1009 | Amends the definition of "personal information" for the purpose of applying modern security breach of personal information law. Prohibits the sale of geolocation information and internet browser information without consent. Amends provisions relating... | Bill Text |
SB1400 | Establishes the Moku Manu marine state monument. Manages certain ocean recreation activities within the monument. | Bill Text |
HB409 | Requires the Department of Health to contract with a nonprofit animal rescue group to oversee caretakers of feral cats and mongooses. Exempts registered caretakers of feral cats and mongooses from state laws and county ordinances relating to the feed... | Bill Text |
Most Monitored Hawaii Bills
Bill | Summary | Text |
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HB1286 | Exempts any person from the post-arrival mandatory selfquarantine if the person receives a negative test result prior to arrival. Allows the governor to establish statewide conditions for exemption. Requires certain COVID-19 tests for travelers who d... | Bill Text |
SB1321 | Grants forty-year gaming license for a single integrated resort property on Hawaiian home lands designated for commercial use on the island of Oahu excluding lands west of Ko Olina. Establishes Hawaii Gaming Commission. Imposes wagering tax on gross ... | Bill Text |
HB3 | Increases the personal income tax rate and implements a rate recapture mechanism that phases out lower tax brackets for high earners for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020. Increases the tax on capital gains. Increases the corporate income tax ... | Bill Text |
HB2 | Requires 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 and supplemental paid sick leave to employees under certain public health emergency c... | Bill Text |
HB576 | Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses to perform medication or aspiration abortions. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD2) | Bill Text |
SB1009 | Amends the definition of "personal information" for the purpose of applying modern security breach of personal information law. Prohibits the sale of geolocation information and internet browser information without consent. Amends provisions relating... | Bill Text |
HB858 | Requires the counties to issue permits for the operation of electric hydrofoil surfboards. Prohibits the operation of electric hydrofoil surfboards in the waters of west and south Maui between December 15 and May 15. | Bill Text |
HB6 | Establishes an environmental surcharge on visitor accommodations. Establishes the green tourism special fund to invest in the State's transition to a clean energy economy, conservation of natural resources, and sustainability and resiliency. | Bill Text |
HB7 | Legalizes the personal use, possession, and sale of marijuana in a specified quantity. Requires licensing to operate marijuana establishments. Subjects marijuana establishments to excise taxes and income taxes. Amends certain provisions of the crimin... | Bill Text |
HB359 | Grants forty-year gaming license for a single integrated resort property on Hawaiian home lands designated for commercial use on the island of Oahu excluding lands west of Ko Olina. Establishes Hawaii Gaming Commission. Imposes wagering tax on gross ... | Bill Text |
Hawaii Sessions
Year | Session | Introduced | Completed | Legislation | Search | Dataset |
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2021 | Regular Session | 3015 | 12 | Browse | Search | Download |
2020 | Regular Session | 6011 | 70 | Browse | Search | Download |
2019 | Regular Session | 3994 | 506 | Browse | Search | Download |
2018 | 1st Special Session | 1 | 0 | Browse | Search | Download |
2018 | Regular Session | 5763 | 397 | Browse | Search | Download |
2017 | 2nd Special Session | 1 | 0 | Browse | Search | Download |
2017 | 1st Special Session | 17 | 10 | Browse | Search | Download |
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 | 1st Special Session | 1 | 0 | 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 |