HI Legislation | 2014 | Regular Session | Senate | Engrossed

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SCR143Engross

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Urging The Federal Government To Adopt Federal Policy To Prohibit The Introduction Of Invasive Species, And To Manage And Prevent The Uncontrolled Proliferation Of Invasive Species.
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2014-04-08
To House Energy & Environmental Protection Committee
SB2463Engross

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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 ...
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2014-04-04
The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB707Engross

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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)
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2014-04-02
Recommitted to WAL with none voting no and Representative(s) Cachola, Hashem, Wooley excused.
SB2347Engross

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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...
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2014-04-01
The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SCR2Engross

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Encouraging The Governor To Issue An Emergency Proclamation Declaring A Statewide Housing Crisis And The Hawaii Public Housing Authority, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation, And Hawaii Community Deve...
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2014-03-31
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on OMH as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Har, Jordan, Oshiro voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Carroll, Hashem excused (2).
SB2211Engross

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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...
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2014-03-28
The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB3081Engross

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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...
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2014-03-28
The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB2423Engross

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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...
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2014-03-28
The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB2893Engross

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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)
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2014-03-27
The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB2259Engross

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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...
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2014-03-27
The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB2477Engross

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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)
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2014-03-24
The committee(s) on CPC/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB2197Engross

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Establishes a renewable fuels production income tax credit. Repeals the ethanol facility tax credit. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2197 HD1)
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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).
SB233Engross

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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)
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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).
SB2076Engross

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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)
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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).
SB894Engross

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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...
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2014-03-21
Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 40
SB2747Engross

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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)
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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).
SB2550Engross

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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)
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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).
SB2131Engross

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Requires the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to waive the nonresident tuition and fee differential for veterans of the United States armed forces who were honorably discharged and who meet certain conditions, beginning with the 2014-2015...
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2014-03-21
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka, Ward, Yamane excused (3).
SB2455Engross

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Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to operate and implement the 4-H program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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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).
SB3082Engross

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Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who incur certain expenses for manufacturing products in Hawaii. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals 1/1/2023. (SD2)
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2014-03-21
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka, Ward, Yamane excused (3).
SB2704Engross

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Establishes the calculation of overtime compensation for government public works construction contracts that are greater than $2,000 to be not less than one and one-half times the laborer's or mechanic's basic hourly rate of pay plus the cost of frin...
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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).
SB2205Engross

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Establishes a refundable state earned income tax credit. Requires the department of taxation to provide a public report to the legislature and governor on the earned income tax credit's usage for the previous year. Effective July 1, 2080. (SB2205 HD1...
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2014-03-21
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka, Ward, Yamane excused (3).
SB2597Engross

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Appropriates funds for the planning, design, and construction of a Hawaii Gulf War Memorial to be located at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe, on the island of Oahu, and replicas of the memorial to be located at state veterans' cemeterie...
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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).
SB2702Engross

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Extends the authorization of the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning, LLC, for the design and construction of a seawater air conditioning district cooling system in downtown Honolulu, for an additional five...
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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).
SB2264Engross

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Allows patients the opportunity to designate a lay caregiver upon entry to a hospital. Establishes hospital requirements regarding lay caregivers, including designation of a lay caregiver, notification to a lay caregiver, and a discharge plan for pat...
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2014-03-21
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Hanohano, Har, Jordan, Oshiro voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka, Ward, Yamane excused (3).
SB2827Engross

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Extends Governor's Health Care Transformation Project until June 30, 2017, and, thereafter, transfers functions to planning agency within Department of Health. Changes names of certain Department of Health agencies and positions. Establishes Special ...
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2014-03-21
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Fale, Fukumoto, Hanohano, Jordan, Thielen voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Tokioka, Ward, Yamane excused (3).
SB2906Engross

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Appropriates funds to UH to pay student employees at new or expanded worksites at each campus. Repeals UH's independent budget authority, including for the issuance of revenue bonds. Prohibits conveyance of fee-simple interest in land acquired for UH...
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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).
SB2841Engross

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Establishes the interim assistance reimbursement special fund, into which reimbursements received from the Social Security Administration are deposited for repayment of state-funded financial assistance provided under the general assistance, aged, bl...
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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).
SB225Engross

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Adds a definition of "residency" to rules for determining residency. Specifies that a person is not a resident of the state if the person declares residency in other states. (SB225 HD1)
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2014-03-21
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Fale voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka, Ward, Yamane excused (3).
SB2031Engross

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Establishes licensure requirement for durable medical equipment suppliers participating in the nationwide competitive bidding program through an annual inspection by the Executive Office on Aging. Effective July 1, 2112. (SB2031 HD2)
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2014-03-21
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Fukumoto, Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka, Ward, Yamane excused (3).
SB2840Engross

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Allows the Department of Human Services to draw from other funds appropriated to the Department of Human Services to maintain the level of general assistance benefits payments set at the beginning of each fiscal year for the entire fiscal year. Effec...
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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).
SB2525Engross

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Establishes and appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services Medicaid Buy-in Program for Workers with Disabilities. Establishes and appropriates funds for a Department of Health Medicaid Buy-in Pilot Program to be effective from July 1, 20...
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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).
SB2400Engross

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Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to design a program that identifies emerging crops and productive uses for lands managed by the Agribusiness Development Corporation and helps prepare a workforce to cultivate these lands. Requires th...
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2014-03-21
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka, Ward, Yamane excused (3).
SB3127Engross

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Establishes provisions for condominium association annual meetings and quorum requirements. Permits the board of an association to employ and discharge the managing agent of an association, subject to a vote of a majority of the unit owners at an ass...
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2014-03-21
Passed Second Reading 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).
SB3012Engross

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Allows health care providers to provide medical records to patients for a flat rate of $15.60, or the amount currently approved by the Social Security Administration, whichever amount is greater, if the request is for the purposes of a claim or appea...
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2014-03-21
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Fale voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Tokioka, Ward, Yamane excused (3).
SB2846Engross

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Restores the second deputy director position for the department of human services. Effective July 1, 2114. (SB2846 HD2)
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2014-03-21
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka, Ward, Yamane excused (3).
SB2386Engross

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Establishes a criminal offense for advertising the sale of stolen property with the intent to commit theft. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)
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2014-03-21
Passed Second Reading 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).
SB2293Engross

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Establishes and funds a grant program to reimburse qualified feed developers for developing animal feed to be sold to qualified producers. Appropriate funds for qualified producers with a preference for qualified producers on a parcel that is two acr...
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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).
SB2617Engross

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Amends the criteria for works of art to be commissioned to honor the late U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye and the late U.S. Representative Patsy T. Mink. Appropriates $250,000 to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB...
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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).
SB2482Engross

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Clarifies the parties that a homeowners association can serve through publication, after a hearing before a judge, in a nonjudicial foreclosure proceeding.
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2014-03-21
The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB2235Engross

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Requires physical examination within 12 months before attending seventh grade, beginning with the 2015-2016 school year. Requires the Board of Education to establish a pilot program in one complex area requiring a physical examination within 6 months...
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2014-03-21
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Carroll, Fale, Hanohano, Har, Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka, Ward, Yamane excused (3).
SB2202Engross

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Amends the refundable food/excise tax credit, including by amending income-based credit amounts. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2202 HD1)
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2014-03-21
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka, Ward, Yamane excused (3).
SB3077Engross

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Appropriates an unspecified amount for the capital improvement project at Maalaea small boat harbor for the replacement of wooden finger piers along the south mole at the harbor, including the demolition of the existing piers and steel piles, install...
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2014-03-20
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima, Souki, Takai, Wooley excused (5).
SB2125Engross

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Requires BLNR to convene a task force to assist DLNR in developing rules to establish a marine life conservation district to ensure greater protection of the State's ocean resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD3)
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2014-03-20
Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 39
SB2677Engross

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Authorizes the issuance of an unspecified sum in general obligation bonds as the State's share of joint funding with Hawaii county for improvements to the Waimea district/regional park on the island of Hawaii. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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2014-03-20
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima, Souki, Takai, Wooley excused (5).
SB2435Engross

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Gives preference to moneys deposited into the agricultural development and food security special fund from the environmental response, energy, and food security tax for the acquisition of real property for agricultural production or processing activi...
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2014-03-20
The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB2958Engross

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Makes it unlawful for a person with bad faith intent to register, traffic in, or use a domain name that is identical or confusingly similar to the personal name of another person or deceased personality. Effective December 21, 2112. (SB2958 HD1)
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2014-03-20
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) McDermott voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima, Souki, Takai, Wooley excused (5).
SB2236Engross

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Authorizes the executive office on early learning to enter into agreements with the department of education and charter schools for use of available classrooms as public preschool classrooms. Requires the executive office on early learning to contrac...
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2014-03-20
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima, Souki, Takai, Wooley excused (5).
SB2501Engross

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Changes the name of the Board of Dental Examiners to the Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene (Board). Changes the Board composition, increasing dental hygienist representation. Requires the Board to develop conflict of interest policies for Board m...
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2014-03-19
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Aquino, Awana, Cullen, Fale, Hanohano, Har, Ito, Jordan, Kawakami, McDermott, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tsuji, Yamane voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Takai, Thielen excused (2).
SB2021Engross

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Creates the offense of resisting arrest in the first degree as a class C felony if the person intentionally prevents a law enforcement officer acting under color of the law enforcement officer's official authority from effecting an arrest by removing...
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2014-03-19
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Takai, Thielen excused (2).
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