HI Legislation | 2010 | Regular Session | Senate

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Bill	Status	Summary/Title	Last Action
SB2405	Engross Sine Die	Adopts amendments to Hawaii tax laws to implement the streamlined sales and use tax agreement; takes effect when the State becomes a party to the streamlined sales and use tax agreement; with section 32, creating a committee to oversee the department... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-29 (H) Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 1 with none voting no and none excused.
SB2775	Pass	Renames "publicity rights trade name registration" as "publicity rights name registration" under Chapter 482P, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Gives the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs discretion to implement the law in a manner that complies wi... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-28 (S) Act 062, 4/25/2010 (Gov. Msg. No. 525).
SB898	Pass	Supports State Civil Defense's Shelter-in-Place initiative by exempting civil liability for care homes and schools, in addition to hotels, during an officially designated emergency. (SB898 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-28 (S) Act 060, 4/25/2010 (Gov. Msg. No. 523).
SB2121	Pass	Allows the early learning council to conduct meetings by teleconference. Sets out quorum requirements and public notice and participation requirements for teleconference meetings. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-28 (S) Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 063, 4/28/2010, (Gov. Msg. No. 526).
SB2803	Pass	Establishes a student advisory group to assist the Regents Candidate Advisory Council (Council) with the recruitment and evaluation of candidates for the student member of the Board of Regents and make recommendations based on the qualifications of t... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-26 (H) Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 058, 4/25/2010, (Gov. Msg. No. 274).
SCR150	Pass	Proclaiming September 26, 2010, As Mesothelioma Awareness Day. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-26 (S) Resolution adopted in final form.
SB2611	Pass	Sets the maximum fee for a verification of a certificate issued, in lieu of a certified copy, of a vital statistic record at one half of the fee established for the first certified copy of that certificate. Allows money in the Vital Statistics Improv... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-26 (H) Act 055, on 4/24/2010 (Gov. Msg. No. 271).
SB2163	Pass	Defines the practice of nursing; directs the state board of nursing to adopt certain provisions of the NCSBN Model Nursing Practice Act and Model Nursing Administrative Rules; delineates the scope of practice for registered nurses, licensed practical... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-26 (H) Act 057, on 4/24/2010 (Gov. Msg. No. 273).
SB2701	Pass	Updates regulation of prepaid legal services plans. (SB2701 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-23 (S) Act 047, 4/23/2010 (Gov. Msg. No. 509).
SB1611	Engross Sine Die	Authorizes the department of transportation to pursue a comprehensive six-year modernization program and provides it sufficient resources to implement the plan by amending the state liquid fuel tax, state vehicle registration fee, state vehicle weigh... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-23 (S) The conference committee deferred the measure.
SB2452	Engross Sine Die	If funds are available, authorizes the Department of Education to provide or subsidize the cost of suitable transportation to and from school for public school students in kindergarten to grade 12 and special education classes, except for those who a... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-23 (S) The conference committee deferred the measure.
SB2502	Engross Sine Die	Appropriates funds to the Hawaii civil air patrol for its missions in Hawaii, including its tsunami warning operations. Effective July 1, 2020. (SB2502 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-23 (H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-23-10 at 5:30pm in Conference Room 312.
SB2770	Pass	Removes certain restrictions on the types of drugs that may be dispensed from remote dispensing pharmacies. (SB2770 HD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-23 (S) Act 051, 4/23/2010 (Gov. Msg. No. 513).
SB2533	Engross Sine Die	Directs the auditor to conduct a financial and management audit of the Department of Public Safety's contract with the Corrections Corporation of America. Effective July 1, 2020. (SB2533 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-23 (H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-23-10 at 1:30pm in Conference Room 312.
SCR91	Engross Sine Die	Authorizing An Investigating Committee To Investigate Contested Child Custody Proceedings Involving The Commission Of Family Violence By A Parent, And To Assess The Use And Application Of Section 571-46, Hawaii Revised Statutes. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-23 (H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting no and Representative(s) Bertram, M. Oshiro excused.
SB62	Engross Sine Die	Requires independent medical and permanent impairment rating examinations to be performed by physicians agreed upon by employers and employees, or appointed by the director of labor and industrial relations. Removes services performed by certain pers... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-23 (S) The conference committee deferred the measure.
SB2571	Engross Sine Die	Requires the members of the Board of Education to be nominated and, with the advice and consent of the Senate, appointed by the Governor from lists of qualified candidates presented to the Governor by the Board of Education Selection Advisory Council... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-23 (S) The conference committee deferred the measure.
SB2597	Pass	Clarifies that the Hawaii Employers Mutual Insurance Company shall not have any additional third-party duty nor incur any additional liability toward members or beneficiaries beyond that explicitly created by statute. Makes housekeeping amendments. (... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-23 (S) Act 052, 4/23/2010 (Gov. Msg. No. 514).
SB2863	Engross Sine Die	Enables encumbrance of motor vehicle titles for outstanding judgments payable to the State or a county by allowing recordation in a county director of finance's "tax lien and encumbrance record" with an exemption for state or county agencies from pay... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-23 (S) The conference committee deferred the measure.
SCR183	Pass	Convening A Legislative Noise Pollution Task Force To Review Best Practices From Other States In Reducing Urban Noise Pollution. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-23 (H) Received notice of agreement and Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 632).
SB2898	Pass	Amends requirements for diversion programs for chemically dependent nurses to allow the Board of Nursing to recognize alternative program sponsors. Clarifies disciplinary and reporting requirements. (SB2898 SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-23 (S) Act 054, 4/23/2010 (Gov. Msg. No. 516).
SB2390	Pass	Broadens the practical experience requirements for a pharmacist license to include experience obtained in U.S. territories and the District of Columbia. Removes the requirement that supervision must take place in a pharmacy. Broadens the experience r... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-23 (S) Act 050, 4/23/2010 (Gov. Msg. No. 512).
SB2903	Engross Sine Die	Requires the Hawaiian Language College at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, Department of Education, and Charter School Administrative Office to enter into an agreement regarding the Hawaiian Language College's functions related to Nawahiokalaniopuu ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-23 (S) The conference committee deferred the measure.
SCR202	Pass	Authorizing The Mutual Cancellation Of Lease Of Non-exclusive Easement S-5252 And Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands Situated At Lapaakea, Lahaina, Maui, Identified By Tax Map Key: (2) 4-5-001:055: ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-23 (H) Received notice of agreement and Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 632).
SB2144	Engross Sine Die	Extends Tax Credit for Research Activities for an additional year. Requires Hawaii Community-Based Economic Development Revolving Fund to be used to fund Community-Based Economic Development Program and Enterprise Zone Program operating costs. Amends... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-23 (S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-23-10 at 5:00PM in conference room 423.
SB2921	Pass	Requires any person operating as an escrow depository as to property located within this state to be a corporation licensed by the commissioner of financial institutions to do so. (SB2921 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-23 (S) Act 049, 4/23/2010 (Gov. Msg. No. 511).
SB2942	Engross Sine Die	Establishes a task force to determine the feasibility and economic effects of dissolving the Aloha Tower Development Corporation (ATDC) and transferring various functions of ATDC to the Hawaii Community Development Authority and the Department of Tra... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-22 (S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-23-10 2:30PM in conference room 224.
SCR18	Pass	Establishing A Joint Legislative Investigating Committee To Oversee The Investigation Of The Department Of Budget And Finance's Handling Of The State's Investment In Student Loan Auction Rate Securities. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-22 (H) Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 628). Received notice of agreement and adoption.
SB2527	Engross Sine Die	Part I broadens definition of "agricultural commodity." Establishes Agriculture Inspection and Certification Special Fund for inspection, certification, weighing, or grading of agricultural commodities. Deposits DOA fees and penalties into the fund. ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-22 (H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-23-10 11:15AM in conference room 224.
SB2532	Engross Sine Die	Incorporates the definitions, guiding principles, and goals of the Hawaii 2050 sustainability task force report into the Hawaii state planning act, codified as chapter 226. (SB2532 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-22 (H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-23-10 11:00AM in conference room 224.
SCR110	Pass	Requesting The Establishment Of A Working Group To Develop A Comprehensive Plan To Improve Awareness Of And Strengthen Support For Persons With Dyslexia. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-22 (H) Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 628). Received notice of agreement and adoption.
SCR172	Pass	Requesting The Department Of Public Safety And The Hawaii Paroling Authority To Identify Up To Five Hundred Non-violent Inmates Who Could Be Involved In A Day Reporting Center, Be Monitored Via Twenty-four Hour/seven Days A Week Gps Electronic Monito... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-22 (S) Resolution adopted in final form.
SCR180	Pass	Requesting A Report Of The Wireless Enhanced 911 Fund. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-22 (S) Resolution adopted in final form.
SCR190	Pass	Requesting The Corrections Population Management Commission To Resume Its Meetings And To Meet At Least Quarterly. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-22 (S) Resolution adopted in final form.
SCR191	Pass	Requesting The Hawaii Paroling Authority To Establish A Hope Parole Pilot Program. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-22 (S) Resolution adopted in final form.
SCR192	Pass	Requesting The Department Of Public Safety To Facilitate The Delivery Of The Huikahi Restorative Circles Program In Hawaii Correctional Facilities. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-22 (S) Resolution adopted in final form.
SB2137	Pass	Allows military personnel serving on federal active duty or active duty in federal service and deployed or otherwise serving outside of the state to cancel or suspend health club contracts. (SB2137 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-22 (S) Act 045, 4/22/2010 (Gov. Msg. No. 503).
SB2649	Pass	Extends the sunset provision in Act 138, Session Laws of Hawaii 2005, relating to providing funding to the University of Hawaii to construct or renovate housing units. (SD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-22 (S) Act 046, 4/22/2010 (Gov. Msg. No. 504).
SR12	Pass	Requesting The Establishment Of A Statewide Service Project To Plant One Million Trees And Clean Beaches Across The State By October 2010, As Part Of The Children And Youth Month Celebration. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-21 (S) Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).
SB2726	Engross Sine Die	Establishes specific time frames for a commitment or release on conditions when unfit defendants are charged with non-violent petty misdemeanors (60 days) or non-violent misdemeanors (120 days). Effective July 1, 2025. (SB2726 HD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-21 (S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-22-10 1:00PM in conference room 229.
SB2488	Engross Sine Die	Prohibits an electric utility from unreasonably denying, burdening, or delaying net energy metering service requested by an eligible customer-generator. Permits the PUC to specify separate generating capacity requirements or limits for each specified... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-21 (S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-22-10 10:00AM in conference room 225.
SB2493	Engross Sine Die	Extends sunset date in Act 264, relating to tobacco fund settlement, for continued use by John A. Burns School of Medicine. Requires reporting by the Department of Health and the University of Hawaii. (SB2493 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-21 (S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-23-10 1:30PM in conference room 229.
SB2494	Engross Sine Die	Requires EUTF health benefits plans to allow enrollees to continue the same prescription drug coverage for current enrollees, and applies this provision retroactively to the 2009 EUTF open enrollment period. Prohibits the Department of Human Services... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-21 (H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-23-10 1:00PM in conference room 229.
SCR93	Pass	Requesting The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Review The Feasibility Of Developing Single Room Occupancy Dwellings In Transit Oriented Development Projects To Alleviate The Affordable Housing Shortage. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-21 (H) Received notice of Agreement and Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 625).
SCR108	Pass	Requesting The Convening Of A Task Force To Establish A Consistent Funding Formula, Process, Or Both, By Which Equitable Funding To Charter Schools Is Determined. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-21 (S) Resolution adopted in final form.
SB2578	Engross Sine Die	Establishes a refundable Hawaii residential housing income tax credit for qualified taxpayers who purchase a qualified principal residence on or after 4/1/2010, and before 1/1/2012, that is payable to the qualified taxpayer in two equal installments ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-21 (S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-23-10 2:30PM in conference room 329.
SCR140	Pass	Requesting The Department Of Education To Respond To Kpmg's Recommendations Regarding Improvements To The Department's Operations And Workflow. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-21 (S) Resolution adopted in final form.
SB2593	Engross Sine Die	Requires Department of Taxation to periodically review housing projects certified for a general excise tax exemption to determine whether the projects met eligibility criteria. Requires Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to adopt rule... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-21 (S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-23-10 2:30PM in conference room 329.
SB2109	Engross Sine Die	Establishes a program for granting low-income housing tax credit loans in lieu of low-income housing tax credits administered by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation. Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds to fund the loans... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-21 (S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-23-10 2:30PM in conference room 329.
SB2378	Engross Sine Die	Provides for the election of the office of Hawaiian affairs board members through a system of nonpartisan primary and general elections to begin with the 2014 elections. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2378 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-04-21 (S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-22-10 6:00PM in conference room 325.