| SB2260 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriates additional funding for the kupuna care program.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-02-03
(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
| SB2265 | Intro
Sine Die | Directs the legislative reference bureau to analyze and report on the economic impacts on agencies, individuals and communities, as a result of the reduction in services for the department of health and human services statewide.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-02-03
(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
| SB2546 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a temporary emergency vehicle noise task force to determine the impact of the use of emergency vehicle sirens in terms of excessive noise and their effect on public safety and the relative effectiveness at nighttime of the use of emergenc...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-02-03
(S) The committee on TIA deferred the measure. |
| SB2802 | Intro
Sine Die | Clarifies the definition of bicycle to include electric motor bicycles for purposes of county vehicular taxes and the statewide traffic code. Specifies type of bicycles to be allowed to be transported on public busses.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-02-03
(S) The committee on TIA deferred the measure. |
| SB2846 | Intro
Sine Die | Permits driver whose license has been administratively revoked for life to seek reinstatement of the license after 10 years have passed since the occurrence of the lifetime revocation. Requires driver to have had no arrests or convictions for driving...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-02-03
(S) The committee on TIA deferred the measure. |
| SB2606 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriates moneys from the highway development special fund to conduct a feasibility study to implement an intelligent transportation system on the island of Maui.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-02-03
(S) The committee on TIA deferred the measure. |
| SB2634 | Intro
Sine Die | Expands the facility tax credit to include various biofuels; amends the definition of nameplate capacity; requires a qualifying facility to be located within the State and to utilize locally grown feedstock for at least 75% of its production output; ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-02-03
To Senate Energy and Environment Committee |
| SB2651 | Intro
Sine Die | Expands the facility tax credit to include biofuels, amends the allowable tax credit to be equal to 40 cents per gallon of biofuel produced, amends the definition of nameplate capacity, requires qualifying facility to be located within the State and ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-02-03
To Senate Energy and Environment Committee |
| SB2653 | Intro
Sine Die | Returns $200,000,000 from the funds generated by surcharge on state general excise tax revenues transferred to the city and county of Honolulu to the State general fund. Authorizes issuance of $300,000,000 GO bonds to offset loss of tax revenues to t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-02-03
(S) The committee on TIA deferred the measure. |
| SB2436 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes an appropriation from the Hawaii hurricane relief fund to restore as many instructional days during the 2010-2011 school year as possible, with any remaining funds to be used to restore as many instructional days during the 2009-2010 school yea...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-02-02
(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| SB2479 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires promotional materials and tickets for public events to include the name and contact information of the promoter of the event.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-02-02
(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
| SB2289 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires nursing home administrator to make application for a state civil identification certificate on behalf of a resident of the nursing home who cannot appear in person due to infirmity.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-02-02
(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JGO. |
| SB2053 | Intro
Sine Die | Increases fees and fines that can be used by county law enforcement agencies to combat illegal fireworks activity.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-02-02
(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JGO/WAM. |
| SB2458 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriates funds from the Rental Motor Vehicle Customer Facility Charge Special Fund to fund various car rental facility projects statewide.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-02-01
(S) The committee on TIA deferred the measure. |
| SB2459 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows commercial motor vehicles having a USDOT number for interstate transportation to enter the State's harbors to transport goods destined for interstate commerce.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-02-01
(S) The committee on TIA deferred the measure. |
| SB2003 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows the attorney general to contract with counties for processing and issuing state identification cards. Clarifies that counties may utilize driver licensing offices or other suitable county facilities to issue state identification cards.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-02-01
(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JGO. |
| SB2010 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the department of health to screen for certain newborn diseases, disorders, and deficiencies.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-02-01
(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, Nishihara; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Hemmings. |
| SB2535 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides procedures and conditions for reinstatement of driver license following lifetime revocation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-02-01
(S) The committee on TIA deferred the measure. |
| SB2071 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits smoking at public bus stops, parks, beaches.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-02-01
(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
| SB2140 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits foods containing artificial trans fat from being stored, distributed, or served by, or used in the preparation of any food within, a food establishment. Commences with ban on oils, shortening, and margarines with trans fat effective 01/01/1...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-02-01
(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
| SB2142 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows an applicant for a state civil identification card to present a Matricula Consular Identification card from Argentina to verify the applicant's name, date of birth, and place of birth. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-02-01
(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JGO. |
| SB2935 | Intro
Sine Die | Imposes an agricultural rent windfall income tax surcharge on lessors who charge excessive rent for agricultural land.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
(S) Referred to WTL, WAM. |
| SB2939 | Intro
Sine Die | Adds physical threats against public servants arising out of the performance of the public duties of the public servant under the definition of "harassment" that would be subject to a temporary restraining order. Requires Attorney General to provide ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
(S) Referred to JGO. |
| SB2940 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a preschool voucher program to supplement the junior kindergarten and kindergarten program (JKK) when funding levels fall below a certain level. Requires the DOE to develop a screening tool to determine whether junior kindergarteners may ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
(S) Referred to EDH, WAM. |
| SB2941 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends how the members of the Hawaii community development authority are selected and reduces the number of voting members from thirteen to nine by making all ex officio members nonvoting.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
(S) Referred to WTL. |
| SB2943 | Intro
Sine Die | Removes requirement that a mixed martial arts contest promoter pay 2% of gross sales price relating to broadcasting, television, Internet, and motion picture rights in order to receive a permit.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
To Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee |
| SB2944 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a state office of capital improvements to oversee, monitor, evaluate, and report on the progress of state capital improvements. Makes appropriation for office.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
(S) Referred to JGO, WAM. |
| SB2945 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes restrictions on the interisland movement of certain agricultural and nonagricultural articles; amends requirements related to the notification of arrival, labeling, authority to inspect, and importation of certain agricultural and nonagri...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
(S) Referred to WTL, JGO. |
| SB2946 | Intro
Sine Die | Clarifies that a person owning an interest in a corporation or business entity engaged in the business of commercial fishing as its primary business activity for at least one year will not terminate the right of the corporation or business entity to ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
(S) Referred to WTL. |
| SB2947 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes fines for failing to pay, collect, or remit the inspection, quarantine, and eradication fee. Exempts liquid, cement, coal, and aggregate bulk freight from the fee.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
(S) Referred to WTL, WAM. |
| SB2948 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides that the superintendent of education shall be appointed by the governor subject to senate confirmation from a list of three nominees submitted by the board of education.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
(S) Referred to EDH, JGO. |
| SB2950 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides for fair compensation when leased public land for agricultural or pastoral uses is withdrawn, condemned, or taken for public purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
(S) Referred to WTL, WAM. |
| SB2696 | Intro
Sine Die | Clarifies registration procedures for publicity rights names.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
To Senate Economic Development and Technology Committee |
| SB2952 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the first senatorial district.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| SB2953 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 24th senatorial district.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| SB2956 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes the board of education candidate nomination commission to nominate candidates for the board of education to be appointed by the governor.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
(S) Referred to EDH/JGO, WAM. |
| SB2301 | Intro
Sine Die | Transfers the functions and duties of the historic preservation division of DLNR relating to Hawaiian burial sites to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
(S) The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
| SB2302 | Intro
Sine Die | Transfers the functions and duties of the historic preservation division and the Kaho`olawe island reserve commission relating to Hawaiian burial sites to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Establishes special fund. Funds operation through conveyance ta...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
(S) The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
| SB2637 | Intro
Sine Die | Creates a 10% refundable tax credit for construction or renovation costs incurred on a qualified hotel facility before December 31, 2015.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
To Senate Tourism Committee |
| SB2899 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires all operators and passengers of motorcycles and motor scooters to wear safety helmets.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
To Senate Transportation and International Affairs Committee |
| SB2900 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows individual beneficiaries enrolled in a Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund health benefits plan to opt out of any requirement to purchase prescriptions by mail order. Prohibits spread pricing and requires pharmacy benefit manager ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
(S) Referred to LBR, WAM. |
| SB2902 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 21st senatorial district.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| SB2906 | Intro
Sine Die | Removes the requirement that a sealed bid include a list of the nature and scope of the work to be performed by each subcontractor and joint contractor.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
(S) Referred to JGO/CPN, WAM. |
| SB2907 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes special procedures for requests for competitive sealed proposals for design-build projects.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
(S) Referred to JGO, WAM. |
| SB2908 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires towing companies to be in operation twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week. Requires tow operators to maintain, at minimum, liability insurance coverage of $1,000,000.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
To Senate Transportation and International Affairs Committee |
| SB2909 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides vehicles to raise the general excise tax and to expand the qualifying income levels for the food/excise tax credit.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| SB2912 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 12th senatorial district.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| SB2916 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires lobbyists and their clients to make monthly disclosures during any month the legislature is in session, and a report for June 1 through December 31. Adds required disclosures regarding lobbying events, contractual relationships with legislat...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
(S) Referred to JGO, WAM. |
| SB2917 | Intro
Sine Die | Narrows the reasons why a board may hold a meeting closed to the public with the board's attorney; clarifies that an agency shall not appeal an office of information practices' decision to disclose to circuit court.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
(S) Referred to JGO. |
| SB2918 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits persons other than individuals from making contributions directly to candidates or noncandidate committees, except through noncandidate committees. Requires individuals who make contributions or expenditures in an aggregate amount of $1,000...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-01-29
(S) Referred to JGO. |
