HI Legislation | 2014 | Regular Session | Senate | Bills | Engrossed

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Bill	Status	Summary/Title	Last Action
SB2541	Engross Sine Die	Appropriates funds for the redevelopment, design, and construction of the Hawaii public housing authority administrative offices on School street and the creation of an elderly-only housing complex. (SB2541 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-23 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-14 12:30PM in conference room 229.
SB3094	Engross Sine Die	Authorizes counties to impose and enforce liens upon premises served for unpaid water or sewer charges after notice to the owner or agent, which includes access to account information to the extent permitted by law, and an opportunity for a hearing. ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-23 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-14 4:30PM in conference room 312.
SB3036	Engross Sine Die	Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to create a North Shore Beach Management Plan for the north shore of Oahu stretching from the Kawailoa to Waialee ahupuaa. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB3036 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-23 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-14 11:10AM in conference room 224.
SB2266	Engross Sine Die	Authorizes an exemption from the general excise tax but not from county surcharges for development of mixed-use projects in location-efficient areas. Requires certain state agencies to enter into memoranda of understanding with DBEDT to develop mixed... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-23 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-14 12:30PM in conference room 229.
SB2305	Engross Sine Die	Establishes civilian community teams. Makes an appropriation to assemble 25 civilian community teams and hire a coordinator to help establish, train, and assist the teams. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2305 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-23 Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-14 4:00PM in conference room 312.
SB2884	Engross Sine Die	Specifies that Hawaii Paroling Authority expenditures for cost and maintenance of committed persons, e.g., expenditures for funds provided upon discharge, be subject to legislative appropriation. Clarifies circumstances under which the Authority may ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-23 Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-14 4:00PM in conference room 312.
SB2975	Engross Sine Die	Makes an appropriation for the executive office on early learning to enter into contracts with third party providers for family-child interaction learning programs. (SB2975 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-23 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-14 2:00PM in conference room 329.
SB3103	Engross Sine Die	Establishes an unspecified prepaid wireless E911 surcharge imposed on retail transactions of prepaid wireless telecommunications service at the point of sale. Allows sellers to deduct and retain three per cent of the surcharge that is collected. Effe... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-23 Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-14 4:00PM in conference room 312.
SB1179	Engross Sine Die	Provides for the filing of a petition for involuntary medical treatment in either the district or circuit court; allows for a declaration to be filed with the petition as an alternative to an affidavit; expands the court's ability to continue the hea... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-23 Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-14 4:00PM in conference room 312.
SB3026	Engross Sine Die	Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for design, plans, and construction of the Waimea-Paauilo watershed project. (SB3026 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-23 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-14 10:00AM in conference room 224.
SB2442	Engross Sine Die	Appropriates funds for the Rental Housing Trust Fund to build affordable rental housing projects, including projects with micro units, family units, and elder housing units. (SB2442 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-23 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-14 12:30PM in conference room 229.
SB2265	Engross Sine Die	Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to improve the existing public housing stock and increase the supply of public housing units in the State. (SB2265 HD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-22 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-23-14 4:00PM in conference room 423.
SB3107	Engross Sine Die	Establishes and designates the ukulele as the official state musical string instrument. (SB3107 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-22 Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-24-14 1:00PM in conference room 423.
SB2079	Engross Sine Die	Requires film productions to comply with federal, state, and county laws and secure all necessary film permit approvals with appropriate state or county film offices and any appropriate state or county agencies if a film production takes place on sta... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-17 Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-22-14 2:00PM in conference room 423.
SB2832	Engross Sine Die	Adds a Small Business Innovation Research program award or contract as a qualifying criterion for grants from the High Technology Development Corporation. Amends the ceiling on any single transfer from the Hawaii Capital Loan Revolving Fund for grant... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-17 Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-22-14 2:00PM in conference room 423.
SB499	Engross Sine Die	Adopts Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act. Establishes procedures and remedies for use in actions for partition of real property involving heirs property (real property held in tenancy in common that meets certain requirements). Effective on Mar... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-15 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 685).
SB2633	Engross Sine Die	Amends the definition of "historic property" for purposes of required DLNR permit review to reflect historic significance, rather than age alone. Exempts residences that are not historic property from DLNR permit review. Directs DLNR to take action t... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-15 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 685).
SB2274	Engross Sine Die	Establishes a permit that exempts sustainable living research and sites from certain county codes, ordinances, and rules. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2274 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-15 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 685).
SB2487	Engross Sine Die	Establishes the Office of Small Business Regulatory Review. Requires the Director to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to provide the Board adequate financial and admini... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-15 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 685).
SB2968	Engross Sine Die	Provides an income tax credit for qualified hotel construction and renovation for taxable years beginning in the period after December 31, 2014, through December 31, 2019. (SB2968 HD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-15 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 685).
SB1043	Engross Sine Die	Establishes the Legislative Utility Review Task Force to review franchises held by investor-owned electric utilities. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB1043 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-15 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 685).
SB2009	Engross Sine Die	Appropriates funds for direct health care services for the uninsured and underinsured, basic adult dental benefits for Medicaid enrollees, outreach and eligibility services at Federally Qualified Health Centers, health care homes, and behavioral heal... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-15 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 685).
SB2519	Engross Sine Die	Recalibrates the general fund expenditure ceiling using fiscal year 2014-2015 general fund appropriations as the base. Requires the director of finance to report if the expenditure ceiling exceeds the general fund appropriation by greater than ten pe... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-15 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 685).
SB2801	Engross Sine Die	Requires certification of gas and non-gas tankless, on-demand water heaters by a North American certification organization. (SB2801 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-15 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 685).
SB41	Engross Sine Die	Clarifies the role of a local contact for operators of transient accommodations under Act 326, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012. For real estate licensure, allows Real Estate Commission to waive one year of the three-year experience as a full-time Hawaii ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-15 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 685).
SB1236	Engross Sine Die	Requires installation of fiber optic cable systems in certain new condominiums and planned communities. Effective July 1, 2112. (SB1236 HD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-15 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 685).
SB2913	Engross Sine Die	Specifies various penalties for the false labeling of Hawaii-grown roasted or instant coffee. (SB2913 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-15 Received notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 687).
SB3063	Engross Sine Die	Establishes a temporary working group to study and make recommendations for the preservation of natural, cultural, and historic resources in Waipio valley. (SB3063 HD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-15 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 685).
SB2452	Engross Sine Die	Exempts breastfeeding mothers from jury duty for two years from the birth of a child and for each child that the mother breastfeeds. (SB2452 HD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-15 Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 681).
SB331	Engross Sine Die	Increases the hourly minimum wage to $7.75 on January 1, 2014, $8.25 on January 1, 2015, $8.75 on January 1, 2016, and $9.00 on January 1, 2017. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB331 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-14 Received notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 683).
SB2026	Engross Sine Die	Establishes the offense of Cruelty to Animals by Slaughtering or Trafficking Dogs or Cats for Human Consumption. Includes dogs and cats bred for human consumption in the definition of "pet animal". (SB2026 HD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-14 Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 674).
SB2032	Engross Sine Die	Amends the offense of Assault in the Second Degree as it applies to medical professionals by expanding the types of medical services providers protected under this offense. (SB2032 HD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-14 Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 676).
SB2496	Engross Sine Die	Imposes an excise tax equal to an unspecified percentage of the wholesale price of any tobacco product, other than large cigars, effective January 1, 2015. Allocates funds collected to the Hawaii cancer research special fund and Hawaii tobacco preven... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-14 Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 674).
SB2343	Engross Sine Die	Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources, as administrative host of the Hawaii Invasive Species Council, for invasive species prevention, control, outreach, research, and planning. (SB2343 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-14 Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 676).
SB2495	Engross Sine Die	Prohibits the use of electronic smoking devices in enclosed public areas and other specified locations under Chapter 328J, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2495 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-14 Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 674).
SB2463	Engross Sine Die	Prohibits the inclusion in any public works contract less than $10,000,000 between any governmental body and a licensed design professional of a requirement that the contractor defend the governmental body from claims arising out of the contractor's ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-04 The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB707	Engross Sine Die	Grants lessees of public land the right to relinquish a lease. Provides for the valuation of improvements to the land. Provides for disposition of the land at public auction after relinquishment. (SB707 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-02 Recommitted to WAL with none voting no and Representative(s) Cachola, Hashem, Wooley excused.
SB2347	Engross Sine Die	Makes regulated articles subject to pest inspection, treatment, and destruction. Prohibits transportation of designated pests or diseased or infested articles. Prohibits possession, harboring, transportation, rearing, breeding, distribution, or relea... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-04-01 The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB2211	Engross Sine Die	Requires the office of youth services to coordinate a five-year safe places for youth pilot program to establish a network of safe places where youth can access safety and services. Establishes the position of safe places for youth program coordinato... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-28 The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB3081	Engross Sine Die	Establishes an innovative business interaction program under the Hawaii tourism authority. Increases the transient accommodations tax revenues deposited into the tourism special fund for expenditures for the program. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB3081 H... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-28 The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB2423	Engross Sine Die	Allows schools and classes to participate in fundraising or charitable activities, in conjunction with a charitable organization that is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and registered under section 467B-2.1, HRS, or granted an exception from regi... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-28 The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB2893	Engross Sine Die	Creates trust fund liability for any title 14, Hawaii Revised Statutes, tax that is passed on, and creates a conclusive presumption of, liability for any title 14 tax amounts passed on. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-27 The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB2259	Engross Sine Die	Prohibits parties in arbitration from including in their final positions any proposals that were not previously submitted in writing before impasse and about which an impasse in collective bargaining has not been reached. Requires the arbitration pan... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-27 The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB2477	Engross Sine Die	Authorizes the use of a master certificate of title for common interest communities to simplify and streamline the operation of the land court. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-24 The committee(s) on CPC/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB2197	Engross Sine Die	Establishes a renewable fuels production income tax credit. Repeals the ethanol facility tax credit. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2197 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-21 Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Awana, Fale, Hanohano, Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka, Ward, Yamane excused (3).
SB233	Engross Sine Die	Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to change the inscription on the memorial statue of Queen Liliuokalani on the grounds of the State Capitol to reflect the dates of her coronation and death. (SB233 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-21 Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka, Ward, Yamane excused (3).
SB2076	Engross Sine Die	Specifies that, for purposes of the offense of unlicensed contractor fraud, the "intent to deprive" may be formed before or after the person obtains or exerts control over the property of another. Takes effect 12/21/2112. (HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-21 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) Tokioka, Ward, Yamane excused (3).
SB894	Engross Sine Die	Directs the governor, or the governor's designee, to negotiate with the current owners of the undeveloped portions of the property commonly known as Turtle Bay Hotel and Resort located in Kahuku, Oahu, related entities, and successors in interest, to... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-21 Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 40
SB2747	Engross Sine Die	Requires the DOT, DHHL, and DLNR to submit to the counties certain information on parcels located within a subdivision. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2747 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-21 Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on TRN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka, Ward, Yamane excused (3).
SB2550	Engross Sine Die	Establishes a 5-year pilot program at the University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Pharmacy to ensure its fiscal sustainability. Establishes the University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Pharmacy Special Fund. Effective July 1, 2525. (SB2550 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-21 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 Representative(s) Tokioka, Ward, Yamane excused (3).