| HB2634 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires DHHL to develop and administer an off-the-grid living program to place eligible native Hawaiians on DHHL land prior to installation of utility infrastructure provided that federal and basic habitation requirements are met.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-06
(H) The committee(s) on HAW/WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB2139 | Intro
Sine Die | Extends the statute of limitations for civil actions brought by persons subjected to sexual offenses as a minor against the person who committed the act. Revives for a two-year period certain actions for which the statute of limitations had previousl...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-06
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and McKelvey, Takai excused (2). |
| HB2583 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to make a decision on disputes regarding treatment plans and continued medical services without a hearing but requires the decision to be rendered within thirty days. (HB2583 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-06
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ERB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey, Takai excused (2). |
| HB2667 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes the department of agriculture to lease land under its jurisdiction to qualified farmers at a reduced rate for food production. Requires the department of agriculture to adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91, HRS, to administer and implement t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-03
(H) The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB2812 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes an ecotourism permit program that requires ecotourism operators to meet guidelines established by DLNR prior to obtaining a business license. Establishes the environmental activities special fund to be administered by DLNR.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-03
(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB2301 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the DOA to develop a food sustainability standard to promote local food production.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-03
(H) The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB2283 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of victim of domestic violence status.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-03
(H) The committee(s) on LAB/HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB2734 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the stadium authority to pay the University of Hawaii twenty-five per cent of all revenues the University of Hawaii generates at Aloha Stadium. Authorizes payment of the distribution to the University of Hawaii out of the stadium special fun...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-03
(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB1827 | Intro
Sine Die | Imposes a 1 cent fee on each pound of green coffee beans grown in or imported into the State to be deposited into a special fund to control and eradicate the coffee borer beetle. Establishes provisions to eradicate and control pests and infections on...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-03
(H) The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB2092 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides state lease preferences for the reconstruction, restoration, repair, or use of kanaka maoli fishponds. Defines kanaka maoli fishponds as Hawaiian fishponds. Effective July 1, 2012.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-03
(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB1946 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes the public trust doctrine the guide for the actions of the commission. Defines "augmenting" and "augment". Allows the commission to consider an objection filed by anyone directly and immediately affected by an application for a water use permit...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-03
(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB2073 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes the Hawaii legacy trust fund as a separate fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation to encourage individuals to make strong financial investments while supporting conservation, reforestation, environmental stewardship, sustainability, affo...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-03
(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB1955 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriates funds to cover staffing and other initial costs associated with the licensing of home care agencies. Effective July 1, 2012.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-03
(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Awana excused (1). |
| HB2373 | Intro
Sine Die | Renames the organ and tissue education special fund to the organ and tissue support and education special fund and permits use of the fund to establish a nonprofit organ transplant center. Imposes a $1 fee for any new or renewed driver's license to b...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-03
(H) The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB1960 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits retailers from displaying or storing tobacco products through self-service display or engaging in tobacco product retailing through self-service display. Authorizes the Department of Taxation to adopt rules for the purposes of the bill. Eff...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-03
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Awana excused (1). |
| HB1846 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds of up to $3,000,000, for Wahiawa General Hospital to construct health care facilities. Effective July 1, 2012.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-03
(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Awana excused (1). |
| HB2877 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires DOE to establish an agricultural education pilot program. Establishes the agricultural education pilot program special fund. Provides a tax credit for businesses that assist the pilot program.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-03
(H) The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB465 | Intro
Sine Die | Mandates the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to exercise enforcement powers against an employer in a covered establishment that would require the employer to adhere to, and comply with, the notification and penalty provisions of section ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-03
(H) This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 02-07-12 2:00PM in conference room 325. |
| HB1869 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes agricultural theft a class B felony.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-03
(H) The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB2016 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the title of Act 210, Session Laws of Hawaii 2008, to read news and broadcast media privilege. Expands the application of the Act to expressly include bona fide owners or editors of news or broadcast media entities. Clarifies that, where appli...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-02
(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB127 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires hospitals to provide survivors of sexual assault with medically and factually accurate and unbiased information regarding emergency contraception, as well as access to emergency contraception. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB127 HD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-02
(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Awana, Cabanilla, Kawakami, Manahan, McKelvey, Mizuno, Tokioka, Yamane voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Aquino, Ching, Cullen, Fontaine, Har, Johanson, Pine, Riviere, Souki, Ward voting no (10) and Representative(s) Okamura excused (1). |
| HB2689 | Intro
Sine Die | Exempts slim hole wells from chapter 343, HRS, and establishes specific environmental safety requirements for slim hole wells. Defines "slim hole well" and "large hole well".
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-02
(H) The committee(s) on EEP/WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB2691 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires state land that is designated as a geothermal resource subzone to be reserved for geothermal development. Requires leases of state land that is designated as a geothermal resource subzone to be processed as both a land lease and a mining lea...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-02
(H) The committee(s) on EEP/WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB1669 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows the court to require the immobilization of a motor vehicle owned by an individual convicted of driving without a license or driving with a canceled, suspended, or revoked license or a vehicle owned by an individual who is not in compliance wit...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-02
(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB2480 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends section 206E-191, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to permit the Hawaii Community Development Authority's Kalaeloa Community Development District ex-officio members to designate a representative with voting powers in the event they are unable to atten...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-02
(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Okamura excused (1). |
| HB2124 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes the county fire chief to require plans and documentation to show compliance with fire code and fire and life safety standards for the construction, alteration, rehabilitation, or addition to any building, structure, or property; change in ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-02
(H) The committee(s) on PBM recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB1696 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires a $5 deposit for each new motor vehicle tire sold that is not exchanged with a used motor vehicle tire, to be refunded on exchange of a used motor vehicle tire. Does not apply to motorcycle or bicycle tires. (HB1696 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-02
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EEP/ERB with Representative(s) Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Okamura excused (1). |
| HB2459 | Intro
Sine Die | Clarifies the definition of "similar circumstances" concerning joint liability in certain motor vehicle accidents.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-02
(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Rhoads voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Okamura excused (1). |
| HB2255 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the Hawaii paroling authority to establish a medical release program for inmates who are permanently and totally disabled, terminally ill, or geriatric and pose no public safety risk. Request the department of public safety to assess and ref...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-02
(H) The committee(s) on PBM recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB2418 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows businesses with less than 150 employees to enter into cooperative purchasing agreements and exempts these agreements from restraint of trade provisions. Requires parties to agreements to file information with the attorney general and pay a fil...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-02
(H) The committee(s) on ERB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB2400 | Intro
Sine Die | Limits the operations of any electric public utility. Requires acquisition of electricity by a power purchase agreement with an unaffiliated entity. Requires utility to purchase lowest cost nonfossil fuel generated electricity prior to purchasing fos...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-02
(H) The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB2114 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides a definition of consumer in the chapter on Health Insurance Exchange, requires statewide representation on the Health Insurance Exchange Board, clarifies that representation by providers is not limited to dental providers, and specifies that...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-02
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Okamura excused (1). |
| HB2329 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires that applicants for Temporary Assistance for Other Needy Families benefits reside in the State for at least six consecutive months immediately preceding their application to receive such benefits.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-02
(H) The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB2182 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires a county that is relocating a homeless person or family from public property, to provide access to a temporary emergency shelter and notify the person or family of the location of the emergency shelter.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-01
(H) The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB1880 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes permanent the prohibition of private fees for a future transfer of real property.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-01
(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Okamura, Say excused (2). |
| HB2178 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes permanent procurement code exemptions relating to certain sole source vendors and to small purchases. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB 2178 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-01
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Okamura, Say excused (2). |
| HB1885 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to establish a drug testing program to be administered to any tenant and any applicant selected for federal or state low-income housing under chapter 356D, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS). Exempts specified ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-01
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pine voting no (1) and Representative(s) Okamura, Say excused (2). |
| HB2311 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes the revocation or suspension of a liquor license for a sustained and continuing pattern of noise, disturbance, misconduct, or disorder. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB2311 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-01
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Okamura, Say excused (2). |
| HB2692 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes the Homeownership Initiative Pilot Program which allows eligible employees to withdraw funds from their employees' retirement system accounts, to be used exclusively for a down payment on a qualifying multifamily residential property that...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-01
(H) The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB2308 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes and appropriates funds for a reimbursement program for airlines that add a new direct flight route to Hawaii. Sunsets 12/31/13.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-01
(H) The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB2702 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits the operation of motorized vehicles on beaches.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-01
(H) The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB2299 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires OHA to establish 1 full-time equivalent permanent position for a genealogies manager. Appropriation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-01
(H) The committee(s) on HAW recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB1795 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits counties from requiring installation or retrofitting of automatic fire sprinklers in new or existing one- or twofamily dwelling units used only for residential purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-01
(H) The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB2756 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes counties to adopt a program to facilitate residential and commercial development in specified areas in relation to mass transit and to expedite approval of development projects within those areas. Exempts certain development projects from ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-01
(H) The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB1944 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Association of Conservation Districts to assist with its staffing and operating costs. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1944 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-01
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Okamura, Say excused (2). |
| HB2142 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the DOE to convey closed public school facilities to the HHFDC for development of affordable rental housing units.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-01
(H) The committee(s) on HSG/WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB2379 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes the Hawaiian homes commission to allow gaming on Hawaiian home lands and to consult with the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920 beneficiaries and designate specific Hawaiian home lands parcels for the purposes of establishing gaming opera...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-01
(H) The committee(s) on HAW recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB2363 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the convening of a task force to conduct a study as to whether an agribusiness cooperative program should be established in Hawaii.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-01
(H) The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB2629 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits smoking in federal and state low-income housing projects. Establishes a $100 fine for each violation of the smoking prohibition. Specifies that a third violation of the smoking prohibition by a tenant, licensee, or occupant of the housing p...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-01
(H) The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB2335 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the office of Hawaiian affairs to make accessible a copy of the federal Native Hawaiian Organization Notification List so that it may serve as a resource by which state agencies and other interested parties may direct information disseminati...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-01
(H) The committee(s) on HAW recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
