HI Legislation | 2010 | Regular Session | House | Bills | Engrossed

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Bill	Status	Summary/Title	Last Action
HB1947	Engross Sine Die	Repeals applicability of state income tax to rollovers made by employees of state and county agencies and tax-exempt organizations from qualifying annuity plans and qualifying deferred compensation plans to eligible retirement plans or individual ret... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-26 (S) The committee on LBR deferred the measure.
HB2667	Engross Sine Die	Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a statewide ferry system and the Hawaii State Ferry System Authority for the operation of a ferry system between the islands. Effective 7/1/2050. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-06 (S) Report failed to be adopted; Failed to pass Third Reading. Ayes, 8; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 17 (Senator(s) Baker, Bunda, Chun Oakland, English, Fukunaga, Galuteria, Hee, Hemmings, Hooser, Ige, Ihara, Kidani, Kokubun, Nishihara, Slom, Tokuda, Tsutsui). Excused, 0 (none).
HB1944	Engross Sine Die	Allows military personnel deployed outside the State on federal active duty to cancel or suspend health club membership at any time during the contract term under certain conditions. Requires pro rata refund of fees. (SD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-06 (S) Recommitted to JGO.
HB2304	Engross Sine Die	Requires at least half of all elevator mechanics at a construction job site to be licensed and requires elevator mechanics, electricians, and plumbers to wear their licenses at the job site. (HB2304 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-31 (S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.
HB2017	Engross Sine Die	Extends the power to appoint county liquor administrators to the county liquor control adjudication boards. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-30 (S) The committee(s) on TIA deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-31-10 1:15PM in conference room 224.
HB948	Engross Sine Die	Increases the reserved housing requirement for a planned development on a lot of at least 80,000 square feet in the Kakaako community development district, mauka area. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-30 (S) The recommendation was not adopted.
HB2835	Engross Sine Die	Requires registrar to provide adjoining landowner, upon request, any information of record relating to the management, control, and title of any public highway, waterway, or water course. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-29 (S) The committee on WTL deferred the measure.
HB2850	Engross Sine Die	Temporarily increases the liquor tax rates during the period of 7/1/10 to 6/30/15. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB2850 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-29 (S) The committee on WAM deferred the measure.
HB2964	Engross Sine Die	Increases the salary reduction for the governor, the lieutenant governor, the justices and judges of all state courts, the administrative director of the State or an equivalent position, the department heads or executive officers and the deputies or ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-29 (S) The committee on WAM deferred the measure.
HB2271	Engross Sine Die	Prohibits dry ice bombs. Effective 12/1/2058. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-23 (S) The committee on JGO deferred the measure.
HB2186	Engross Sine Die	Establishes procedures to eliminate and recover improper payments made by a State agency, State contractor, State grantee, or a governmental or other organization administering a State program or activity, to any non-State person or entity. Requires ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-23 (S) The committee on WAM deferred the measure.
HB2257	Engross Sine Die	Authorizes an individual that is attached to a regular employer who is not offering work to still receive unemployment insurance benefits even if that individual voluntarily or involuntarily separates from part-time employment, with or without good c... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-19 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.
HB2092	Engross Sine Die	Establishes the Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarettes Program Special Fund, and authorizes the establishment of staff positions for the State Fire Council to accomplish its duties and responsibilities. Effective July 1, 2020. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-19 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
HB1287	Engross Sine Die	Extends the enabling law for the voluntary employees' beneficiary association trust from 07/01/10 to 07/01/12 in order to provide for a better transition to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund. Appropriates funds for more staff for t... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-19 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
HB2354	Engross Sine Die	Requires individuals, entities, and insurers to cooperate with insurance fraud investigations. Bars restitution for failure to cooperate. Effective July 1, 2010. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-19 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JGO.
HB2875	Engross Sine Die	Authorizes the loan of moneys from the Hawaii hurricane reserve trust fund to the general fund. Authorizes the loan to be paid over two bienniums. Takes effect upon approval and sunsets on 07/1/17. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-19 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
HB2877	Engross Sine Die	Part I increases the general excise tax, the use tax, and the public service company tax from four to five per cent for the period of October 1, 2010, through September 30, 2012; part II provides a refundable state earned income tax credit equivalent... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-19 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
HB2382	Engross Sine Die	Establishes digital media enterprise subzones as unspecified geographic areas surrounding University of Hawaii campuses that are also designated as enterprise zones; establishes tax benefits for digital media infrastructure development and operation ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-19 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
HB2901	Engross Sine Die	Establishes discretionary request for competitive sealed proposal procedure using the design-build process where not more than five offerors selected on their qualifications submit proposals. Authorizes the procurement officer to pay a stipend to the... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-19 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
HB2935	Engross Sine Die	Clarifies that the terms of the collective bargaining agreement prevail whenever there are conflicts between the collective bargaining agreement and an employer's policy that concern accrued and available sick. Effective July 1, 2020. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-19 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JGO.
HB2170	Engross Sine Die	Coordinate the transfer of records from the county clerks and the county real property assessment divisions to the Department of Health for verification of death purposes. Effective July 1, 2099. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-19 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
HB2429	Engross Sine Die	Authorizes the state executive branch to offer a voluntary severance or a special retirement incentive benefit to state employees who elect to voluntarily separate from service when their positions are identified for abolishment or when they are dire... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-19 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
HB2945	Engross Sine Die	Amends the state private investment fund to direct its investment capital to venture capital funds that commit to equity investments in businesses located within the state and demonstrate ability to mentor entrepreneurs; authorizes an unspecified amo... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-19 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
HB1926	Engross Sine Die	Part I transfers the television and film industry activities and responsibilities and special fund under the department of business, economic development, and tourism to the Hawaii tourism authority and establishes the Hawaii film office under the au... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-19 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
HB1390	Engross Sine Die	Requires an employer who denies compensability, or indicates compensability is not accepted, to submit a written report to the director and claimant within thirty days of its denial of, or indication not to accept, compensability that substantiates i... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-19 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
HB2801	Engross Sine Die	Appropriates emergency funding to the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to ensure the continuous delivery of critical health care services and for the payment of HHSC's operational costs, and establish the Big Island Rural Interdisciplinary Program i... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-18 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
HB2091	Engross Sine Die	Requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide presumptive eligibility coverage to patients who have been waitlisted for Medicaid. Requires DHS to submit a report to the Legislature of its findings and recommendations regarding costs and ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-18 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
HB2657	Engross Sine Die	Requires the department of public safety to plan for a model wellness center on State land. Report to legislature in 2011. Effective on approval. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-18 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
HB2171	Engross Sine Die	Requires the director of taxation to provide the administrator of each county's real property assessment division with an image of all certificates of conveyances filed with the bureau of conveyances. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-18 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
HB2464	Engross Sine Die	Establishes the pharmacy-administered vaccinations to minors task force to examine the benefits and disadvantages of lowering the pharmacy-administered vaccination age to nine years old in a public health emergency. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-18 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.
HB2740	Engross Sine Die	Clarifies that the DOE is authorized to enter into financing agreements or issue certificates of participation for the acquisition of public school facilities and lands for these facilities. Directs the DOE to consider entering into a financing agree... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-18 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
HB2922	Engross Sine Die	Prohibits the knowing incineration or disposal of fluorescent and compact fluorescent light bulbs in landfills, waste-to-energy facilities, and incinerators in the State. Establishes notice requirements. Requires that any retailer or wholesaler of fl... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-17 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JGO.
HB2417	Engross Sine Die	Establishes record keeping requirements for client trust accounts held by activity desks. Clarifies that activity desks shall include registration numbers on all advertising materials. Prohibits an activity desk from failing to obtain full payment fo... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-17 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.
HB2937	Engross Sine Die	Removes the authority and power of the Legislature to establish a contribution amount for the State and counties to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund or voluntary employees' beneficiary association; includes benefits of the Hawaii ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-17 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
HB2689	Engross Sine Die	Exempts conveyances of agricultural water systems to Board of Agriculture from subdivision requirements; requires notice of conveyance to applicable county. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB2689 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-17 (S) The committee on WTL deferred the measure.
HB2445	Engross Sine Die	Authorizes the Hawaii tourism authority to maintain the confidentiality of competitively sensitive information; aligns performance goals with the authority's strategic plan goals; requires periodic reports; preserves certain autonomy provisions of Ac... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-17 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JGO.
HB1961	Engross Sine Die	Imposes a surcharge on customers of ocean recreational activity tours at Molokini island, including the reefs and reef lands off the shore of the island, to be deposited in the Kahoolawe rehabilitation trust fund. Takes effect on July 1, 2020. (HB196... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-17 (S) The committee on WTL deferred the measure.
HB1752	Engross Sine Die	Excludes non-violent offenders from the repeat offenders statute requiring mandatory minimum prison terms. (HB1752 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-16 (S) The committee on JGO deferred the measure.
HB1756	Engross Sine Die	Allows for the expungement of convictions, under certain circumstances, for certain offenses that are over 5 years old. (HB1756 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-16 (S) The committee on JGO deferred the measure.
HB2851	Engross Sine Die	Increases certain insurance premium tax rates. Effective July 1, 2010, and sunsets on June 30, 2015. (HB2851 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-16 (S) The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be HELD. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Baker, Espero, Green, Ihara; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 3 Excused: Senator(s) Ige, Sakamoto, Hemmings.
HB2852	Engross Sine Die	Temporarily makes the insurance premium tax applicable to mutual benefit societies and health maintenance organizations. Excludes fraternal benefit societies. Establishes a medical and health promotion tax credit. Authorizes the insurance commissione... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-16 (S) The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be HELD. The votes in CPN were as follows: 6 Aye(s): Senator(s) Baker, Ige, Espero, Green, Ihara, Sakamoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Hemmings.
HB2867	Engross Sine Die	Reduces certain allowable tax credits for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2010, and ending before January 1, 2012. Imposes a temporary tax ceiling for certain tax credits. (HB2867 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-16 (S) The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be HELD. The votes in EDT were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Baker, Ige; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Hee, Slom.
HB2872	Engross Sine Die	Repeals requirement that $2,000,000 of tax revenues from banks and other financial corporations be deposited into the Compliance Resolution Fund. Authorizes the commissioner of financial institutions to expedite the imposition or increase of fees on ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-16 (S) The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be HELD. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Baker, Espero, Green, Ihara; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 3 Excused: Senator(s) Ige, Sakamoto, Hemmings.
HB2887	Engross Sine Die	Transfers temporarily to the general fund the portion of moneys from the Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund designated for the Hawaii tobacco prevention and control trust fund. Requires interest and earnings of the Hawaii tobacco settlement speci... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-16 (S) The committee(s) on HTH recommend(s) that the measure be HELD. The votes in HTH were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Ige, Green, Baker, Espero; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Nishihara ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Hemmings.
HB1859	Engross Sine Die	Increases the annual vehicle registration fee by $1, which will be deposited into the Disability and Communication Access Board Special Fund to cover the costs of administering parking for persons with disabilities. Repeals the deposit of application... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-15 (S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.
HB2434	Engross Sine Die	Authorizes counties to contract with a third-party reviewer to streamline construction permit, license, and other application processing; Provides that applications will be deemed approved if Historic Preservation Division fails to review and comment... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-15 (S) The committee on WTL deferred the measure.
HB2508	Engross Sine Die	Makes appropriations for claims against the State, its officers, or its employees. (HB2508 HD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-12 (S) The committee on JGO deferred the measure.
HB744	Engross Sine Die	Creates and implements a silver alert program to be operated concurrently with the Maile Amber Alert program, to be activated on behalf of a missing senior citizen in the appropriate county. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB744 HD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-11 (S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.
HB1205	Engross Sine Die	Proposes amendments to the Hawaii Constitution to expressly provide that the legislature may authorize the counties to issue tax increment bonds. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB1205 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-10 To Senate Transportation and International Affairs Committee
HB2371	Engross Sine Die	Allows commercial motor vehicles having a USDOT number for intrastate transportation to enter the State's harbors to transport goods destined for interstate commerce. (HB2371 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-03-10 (S) The committee on TIA deferred the measure.