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HB1322Enroll

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Converts certain revolving funds of the University of Hawaii into special funds. Repeals certain funds of the University of Hawaii and transfers the remaining balances to specified alternate funds. (SD2)
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2011-04-28
(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-11 2:00PM in conference room 329.
HB1326Enroll

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Amends provisions relating to benchmark reporting. Requires the University of Hawaii to periodically review state needs related to higher education outcomes and indicators and monitor and report biennially on its progress toward achieving performance...
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2011-04-28
(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-11 2:00PM in conference room 329.
HB1529Enroll

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Establishes a nine-member commission to prepare, maintain, and certify a roll of qualified Native Hawaiian constituents; establishes requirements and procedures for preparation of the roll; establishes a process of recognition and ratification of gov...
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2011-04-28
(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-11 1:00PM in conference room 224.
HB121Enroll

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Makes appropriations for the operational expenses of the Hawaii Civil Air Patrol. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)
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2011-04-28
(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-11 2:30PM in conference room 312.
HB130Enroll

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Requires the department of public safety to determine the number of incarcerated women who are eligible for reintegration into the community and contract with providers of gender-responsive community services to assist incarcerated women in successfu...
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2011-04-28
(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-11 2:30PM in conference room 312.
HB492Enroll

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Addresses the operational deficiencies of the sheriff division of the department of public safety that were highlighted in the auditor's audit of the division. Effective 7/1/2117. (SD2)
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2011-04-28
(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-11 2:30PM in conference room 312.
HB160Enroll

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Appropriates funds for the kupuna care program. Appropriates moneys from the emergency and budget reserve fund to maintain funding levels of programs for public health, safety, welfare, and education. Effective 7/1/2117. (SD2)
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2011-04-28
(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-29-11 11:00AM in conference room 229.
HB775PassTransfers all moneys in the photo enforcement revolving fund to the general fund.
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2011-04-28
(S) Act 027, 4/28/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1127).
HB526Enroll

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Requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism and the high technology development corporation to plan for a high technology park or technology incubator facility on Oahu. Requires DBEDT to submit preliminary and final reports...
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2011-04-28
(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-11 11:30AM in conference room 423.
HB377Enroll

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Part I provides state lease preferences for the reconstruction, restoration, repair, or use of Hawaiian fishponds. Part II authorizes exemptions from state and county permits for the Hawaii marine laboratory refuge for the repair and maintenance of i...
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2011-04-27
(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-28-11 2:00PM in conference room 224.
HB1067PassRepeals the authority of the Executive Director of the Office of Youth Services to transfer youth committed to the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility to adult correctional facilities for disciplinary or other reasons. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB1067 ...
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2011-04-27
(S) Act 018, 4/26/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1118).
HB112PassAllows the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to designate an access organization to oversee public, educational, and governmental channels on cable television. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB112 HD1)
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2011-04-27
(S) Act 019, 4/27/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1119).
HB879Enroll

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Authorizes a planned community association or a condominium association to pursue nonjudicial foreclosure for outstanding liens; authorizes payment plans for outstanding liens under certain conditions; allows an association to acquire a unit through ...
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2011-04-27
(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-11 10:00AM in conference room 016.
HB1540PassMakes permanent statutory provisions that: (1) reduced the maximum employment period for teachers hired on an emergency basis by DOE from 4 years to 3 years; and (2) require those unlicensed teachers hired on an emergency basis prior to 7/1/08, to at...
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2011-04-27
(S) Act 023, 4/27/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1123).
HB159Enroll

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Raises the percentage of the annual charter school fund allocation that the charter school administrative office may withhold for operational expenses from two per cent to five per cent; provided that the charter school administrative office report a...
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2011-04-27
(S) The conference committee deferred the measure.
HB1642Enroll

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Requires a qualified high technology business that claims the tax credit for research activities to file annual survey information with the department of taxation by June 30 of each year; requires the department to report to the legislature by Septem...
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2011-04-26
(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-11 1:30PM in conference room 423.
HB638Enroll

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Provides for instant runoff voting for all elections in which no primary election is held; authorizes the chief election officer or the county clerk to use the instant runoff voting method in special elections that would normally require a separate r...
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2011-04-26
(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-28-11 8:30PM in conference room 325.
HB277Enroll

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Establishes the Military Affairs Liaison Trust Fund as a separate fund of a nonprofit corporation, to support the nonprofit corporation in its duties as the state liaison in matters relating to the military. Appropriates funds for the trust fund. Eff...
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2011-04-26
(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-11 2:30PM in conference room 312.
HB306Enroll

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Amends the method of computing the estate and transfer tax, generation-skipping transfer tax, and the estate tax for noncitizens. Amends the definition of "eligible business activity" in the State's enterprise zone program to include production of ce...
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2011-04-25
(S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 671).
HB1622PassRequires the construction of a state law enforcement memorial in the capitol district, provided private funds are solicited and used for the construction of the memorial. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB1622 HD1)
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2011-04-25
(S) Act 014, 4/25/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1114).
HB393Enroll

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Establishes a procedure that allows certain DUI offenders whose privilege to drive was suspended or revoked prior to the effective date of the ignition interlock law to obtain an ignition interlock permit or permit to drive their employers' vehicles,...
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2011-04-25
(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-28-11 1:30PM in conference room 225.
HB1307Enroll

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Establishes a refundable ohana residential housing income tax credit for qualified taxpayers that purchase a qualified principal residence on or after 04/01/2011, and before 01/01/2013, that is payable to the qualified taxpayer in 2 equal installment...
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2011-04-25
(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-11 1:30PM in conference room 423.
HB1087PassThis measure amends section 353-61, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to delete the Hawaii Criminal Justice Association from the panel to nominate members of the paroling authority since the association no longer exists. (HB1087 HD1)
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2011-04-25
(S) Act 016, 4/25/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1116).
HB793Enroll

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Suspends from 1/1/2012, to 6/30/2015, the exemptions for certain persons and certain amounts of gross income or proceeds from the general excise and use tax and requires the payment of the tax at a rate of 4%. Appropriates funds to expedite implement...
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2011-04-25
(S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 671).
HB1221Enroll

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Exempts a liquor licensee from liability for certain violations if the licensee has in place a security plan approved by the liquor commission to prevent consumption of liquor by a minor and the licensee acts in good faith to implement the plan. Effe...
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2011-04-21
(S) Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-25-11 4:00PM in conference room 312.
HB354Enroll

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Prohibits discovery and limits the award of costs and fees in controversies involving small claim tax appeals. (SD2)
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2011-04-21
(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-28-11 2:30PM in conference room 325.
HB640Enroll

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Requires any final action taken in an executive meeting to be reported when the board reconvenes at the open meeting, provided that the information reported shall not be inconsistent with the purpose for which the executive meeting was convened. Effe...
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2011-04-21
(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-26-11 2:30PM in conference room 325.
HB758Enroll

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Appropriates unspecified funds for the department of human services, vocational rehabilitation and services for the blind division to upgrade equipment and facilities for the Hoopono program. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD2)
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2011-04-21
(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-27-11 11:00AM in conference room 229.
HB505Enroll

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Appropriates funds for flood mitigation on various recurring flooded areas of the State due to heavy rains. Effective 7/1/2117. (SD2)
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2011-04-21
(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Monday 04-25-11 1:30PM in conference room 225.
HB235Enroll

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Establish a new chapter in the Hawaii Revised Statutes to authorize the creation of and establish policies and procedures for the governance of sustainable business limited liability companies. Effective July 1, 2112. (SD2)
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2011-04-20
(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-11 1:30PM in conference room 423.
HB814Enroll

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Limits the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to providing group life insurance benefits only to retired employees who retired before July 1, 2011. Maintains the flat dollar contribution for the group life benefit of retired employees and repe...
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2011-04-19
(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 648).
HB326Enroll

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Provides for telehealth services coverage for medicaid and QUEST patients using Kona hospital's medical van program. Establishes the Hawaii patient centered health home pilot program. Establishes the Hawaii medicaid modernization and innovation counc...
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2011-04-19
(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 648).
HB1019Enroll

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Authorizes the revision of allocation from the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax. Extends the existence of the Climate Change Task Force until 6/30/13. Effective 7/1/2117. (SD2)
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2011-04-19
(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 648).
HB1063Enroll

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Increases the limit the department is currently authorized to borrow or guarantee on loans from $50,000,000 to an unspecified amount to cover the department's guarantee requirements for its housing program. Effective 7/1/2117. (SD1)
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2011-04-19
(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 648).
HB850Enroll

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Designates the Lanai community-based fishery resource management area. Establishes the Lanai community-based fishery resource management area advisory committee to develop a community-based fishery resource management area program to implement tradit...
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2011-04-19
(H) Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 650).
HB1330Enroll

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Extends until June 30, 2015, the portion of Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund moneys allocated for annual operating expenses of JABSOM, and annually reduces these amounts by a certain percentage beginning in FY 2012-2013. Increases the portion o...
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2011-04-19
(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 648).
HB786Enroll

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Increases the solid waste management surcharge. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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2011-04-19
(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 648).
HB1626Enroll

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Permits the county of Hawaii to appropriate the county's share of fuel tax revenue for the maintenance of substandard private subdivision roads that are used by the public. Provides that neither the State nor the county shall be required to install i...
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2011-04-18
(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 644).
HB1203Enroll

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Removes the cap on expenditures from the John A. Burns school of medicine special fund; specifies that the physician workforce assessment fee shall be used to support physician workforce assessment in collaboration with residency programs in this Sta...
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2011-04-18
(S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 584).
HB324Enroll

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Part I establishes the South Kona Wilderness Area to be administered by DLNR; part II authorizes the Legislature to designate a contiguous geographical area in the State as a historical district, and establishes the Pearl Harbor-Honouliuli historical...
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2011-04-18
(S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 584).
HB1248Enroll

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Reduces the new farmer program loan interest rate. Increases the loan limits and reduces the number of credit denials required to qualify for the program. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2117. (SD1)
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2011-04-18
(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 644).
HB1270Enroll

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Requires the department of taxation to evaluate certain tax credits, exclusions, and exemptions and report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/50. (SD1)
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2011-04-18
(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 644).
HB1483Enroll

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Requires the department of agriculture to provide water at a reduced rate to Molokai irrigation system users who lease tracts of land under section 207 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. Authorizes the department of agriculture t...
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2011-04-18
(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 644).
HB1179Enroll

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Establishes an Advisory Committee on Short-term Investments administratively attached to the Department of Budget and Finance to assist the Director of Finance in making short-term investments. Establishes additional requirements in the management of...
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2011-04-18
(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 644).
HB1312Enroll

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Provides that state fast lands and submerged lands may be leased. Provides for the lease of fast lands and submerged lands of the Ala Wai boat harbor pursuant to requests for proposals. (SD2)
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2011-04-18
(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 644).
HB1411Enroll

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Authorizes the conversion of nonjudicial power of sale foreclosures to judicial foreclosures in certain cases; authorizes recordation of notice of default and intent to foreclose; specifies allowable locations for public auction of foreclosed propert...
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2011-04-18
(H) Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-20-11 9:45AM in conference room 016.
HB273Enroll

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Imposes an excise tax on tobacco products other than cigarettes, little cigars, and large cigars. Imposes an excise tax on bulk and small quantity purchases of tobacco products and cigars. Requires a portion of the tax to be expended for tobacco prev...
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2011-04-18
(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 644).
HB496Enroll

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Establishes a pilot project within the department of land and natural resources to demonstrate the effectiveness of phytoremediation using plants that are native to Hawaii to remove pollutants and improve water clarity in Lake Wilson; appropriates fu...
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2011-04-18
(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 644).
HB902Enroll

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Establishes the Hawaii health corps program to provide loan repayments on behalf of eligible physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in any county having a shortage of physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, with ...
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2011-04-18
(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 644).
HB550Enroll

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Directs the auditor to analyze the allocation of cable operator franchise fees to certain cable operators; to review past audits and reports of financial, technical, and operational condition and ownership of Olelo Community Television; and to submit...
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2011-04-18
(S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 584).
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