| SB2868 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the Hawaii Penal Code with respect to forensic evaluations of defendants when there is a concern about fitness to proceed or penal responsibility, to require public agencies to provide records bout the defendants to the Judiciary, irrespective...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-13
To Senate Health Committee |
| SB2571 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires all cellular telephones, including refurbished and remanufactured cellular telephones, sold or leased by a retailer in the State to bear a label that encourages consumers to follow the enclosed product safety guidelines to reduce exposure to...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-13
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
| SB2754 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Princeton Energy Group or a related special purpose entity with the financing of the planning, design, and construction of a renewable energy project with energy storage technology on...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-13
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| SB3106 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds and appropriates funds for improvements to UH controlled facilities. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-13
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| SB2851 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the penal code to establish limits on the length of conditional release for certain charges not involving violence, and to specify the circumstances under which the time limited conditional release may be tolled, as well as what happens if the...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-13
To Senate Health Committee |
| SB2326 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits the board of regents from meeting in executive session for the purpose of reviewing the performance of the University of Hawaii system president or campus chancellors. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-13
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL. |
| SB2258 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes knowingly or intentionally causing bodily injury to liquor commission investigators while performing their job duties as assault in the second degree.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
The committee on JDL deferred the measure. |
| SB2433 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires that all agricultural products sold at farmers' markets be displayed with a label or sign containing an identity statement declaring the product's geographic origin. Makes noncompliance a violation of chapter 486, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (S...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
| SB469 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires that all letterheads, symbols, and emblems of the State and counties include accurate and appropriate Hawaiian names and language. Establishes references for accurate, appropriate, and authentic Hawaiian names and words, including proper Haw...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL. |
| SB2949 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes guidelines for the transition of the Hawaii health systems corporation, a regional system, or a combination of two or more regional systems, into a nonprofit corporation. Proposes certain retirement benefits for employee of the Hawaii hea...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
| SB2124 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a moratorium on the harvesting of opihi on Oahu until July 1, 2019. Establishes a ban on taking or harvesting opihi statewide from coastal areas or nearshore waters of off-shore islets in the State, man-made jetties and breakwaters, and c...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| SB2147 | Intro
Sine Die | Creates and implements a silver alert program to alert the public of any missing senior citizen with an impaired mental condition, to be integrated with the MAILE/AMBER alert program. Effective July 1, 2020. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| SB2067 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes that it is a prohibited act under Hawaii's Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to sell, deliver for sale, hold for sale, or offer for sale any dietary supplement that does not conform to federal good manufacturing practices for dietary supplemen...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
| SCR5 | Intro
Sine Die | Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Work With Construction Industry Representatives To Review The Prerequisites For Obtaining Permit Approval For Developments At The State And County Levels.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted, referred to WAM. |
| SB2676 | Intro
Sine Die | Repeals the exemption from required legislative approval for the sale or gift of non-ceded lands conveyed to the University of Hawaii after December 31, 1989, to which the University of Hawaii holds title. Makes conforming amendments to UH statutes. ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| SB2939 | Intro
Sine Die | Repeals the condition that employers have a collective bargaining agreement with their employees in order for section 378-32(b), HRS, to apply.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
The committee on JDL deferred the measure. |
| SB2104 | Intro
Sine Die | Clarifies that the term "remnant" shall apply only to the categories listed in section 171-52(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
| SB2573 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits the use of packages and packaging containing lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium beginning 1/1/2015. Prohibits the Hawaii health systems corporation from purchasing and using vinyl intravenous solution bags and vinyl tubing begi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
| SR5 | Intro
Sine Die | Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Work With Construction Industry Representatives To Review The Prerequisites For Obtaining Permit Approval For Developments At The State And County Levels.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted, referred to WAM. |
| SB2108 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes permanent Act 82, Session Laws of Hawaii 2003, as amended, relating to the limitations of liability for public entities based on the duty to warn of dangers on public lands. Extends the conclusive presumption of signage as legally adequate warn...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL. |
| SB2511 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a watershed initiatives program in DLNR. Subjects program employees to the civil service laws. Appropriates funds for FY 2014-2015.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
| SB320 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes an iwi reinterment working group to create a process to reinter Native Hawaiian remains in the possession of the State, whose provenience is unknown, or in other special circumstances, on the island of Kahoolawe. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| SB2112 | Intro
Sine Die | Repeals the sunset date and makes permanent the laws limiting the liability of (1) the State and counties based upon the duty to warn of dangers on improved public lands and (2) county lifeguards. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL. |
| SB3097 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows a prevailing private party plaintiff seeking injunctive relief against a defendant for any violation of chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, or administrative rules adopted pursuant thereto, to recover reasonable attorney's fees and litigation...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| SB2552 | Intro
Sine Die | Removes program execution exceptions that are specific to the University of Hawaii. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| SB2849 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes the Department of Health to create permanent or temporary Privacy Officer and Security Officer positions, exempt from civil service requirements. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| SB2107 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriates funds for the Hawaii health systems corporation primary care training program at the Hilo Medical Center.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
| SB2273 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides that all land occupiers within a soil and water conservation district shall have one vote in electing district directors.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
| SB3059 | Intro
Sine Die | Clarifies the amount of the important agricultural land qualified agricultural cost tax credit.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
| SB2551 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits the University of Hawaii from using moneys in the tuition and fees special fund for purposes related to university projects, university systems, or networks or any combination thereof, constructed or maintained through revenue bonds. Repeal...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| SB234 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a task force to develop additional procedures and protocols in the event a lineal or cultural descendant of Native Hawaiian skeletal remains that are interred at a burial site cannot be established. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| SB2907 | Intro
Sine Die | Transfers fee title ownership of undeveloped land in Kapolei originally planned for use for the University of Hawaii West Oahu Campus from the University of Hawaii to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| SB2555 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits the University of Hawaii from using moneys in the tuition and fees special fund for purposes related to university projects, university systems, or networks or any combination thereof, constructed or maintained through revenue bonds. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| SB2049 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides that the owner of an attacking dog shall be liable for injuries and damage caused by the dog on public property. Requires the owner of an attacking dog to be liable for injuries or destruction of certain animals. Exempts owners of certain an...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL. |
| SB2426 | Intro
Sine Die | Clarifies the Hawaii tourism authority's powers. Requires the Hawaii tourism authority's tourism marketing plan to be a single, comprehensive document that includes certain guidance to contracted organizations. Requires the Hawaii tourism authority t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| SB2590 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits state and county law enforcement officers who are authorized to carry firearms from consuming alcohol or ingesting prescription medications that would impair the judgment or physical response of the employee while carrying a firearm; provid...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL. |
| SB2381 | Intro
Sine Die | Exempts the preparation of food for charitable, noncommercial purposes from certain department of health food safety requirements if certain conditions are met. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
| SB2392 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the definition of conservation easement to include the preservation and protection of life and property from coastal hazards and inundation due to climate change and sea level rise.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
The committee on ENE deferred the measure. |
| SB2401 | Intro
Sine Die | Extends the period of separation that a police officer can order under suspicion of physical abuse or harm to 4:30 p.m. on the second business day following the weekend or legal holiday if the forty-eight hour period of separation expires on any Satu...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL. |
| SB2835 | Intro
Sine Die | Doubles the low-income household renters credit for taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of less than $30,000 who has paid more than $1,000 in rent. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| SB2050 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides that owners of previously registered firearms in this State shall not be subject to the existing permit waiting period when seeking a permit to allow for the acquisition of another firearm. Effective July 1, 2020. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
| SB2374 | Intro
Sine Die | Increases training requirements for court appointed child custody evaluators. Establishes child custody fact finder requirements and duties.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
| SB2588 | Intro
Sine Die | Creates the offense of unsworn falsification to a law enforcement officer and a penalty of not less than a misdemeanor. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL. |
| SB2380 | Intro
Sine Die | Beginning on January 1, 2016, requires an individual to "opt-out" of registering to vote on the affidavit on application for voter registration, to be included in the application for a driver's license and a civil identification card. Makes an approp...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL. |
| SB2237 | Intro
Sine Die | Addresses primary care physician shortages by appropriating funds for the interdisciplinary Hawaii health systems corporation primary care training program at Maui Memorial medical center.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
| SB3119 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriates funds for programs at Kulani correctional facility.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
| SB2121 | Intro
Sine Die | Permits insured patients to assign insurance reimbursement for dental services directly to their dentist of choice. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
| SB2029 | Intro
Sine Die | Increases the minimum age to purchase tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices, from eighteen to twenty-one. Prohibits the sale or furnishing of tobacco or an electronic smoking device to a person under twenty-one. Makes exceptions for ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL. |
| SB2313 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes an appropriation for the department of public safety to perform psychological examinations for deputy sheriff recruits.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
| SB2116 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes permanent Act 82, Session Laws of Hawaii 2003, as amended, relating to the limitations of liability for public entities based on the duty to warn of dangers on public lands. Extends the conclusive presumption of signage as legally adequate warn...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2014-02-12
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL. |
