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SB2728Engross

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Clarifies the procedure for acceptance of public trails or state highways before being designated as such. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2728 HD1)
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2014-03-19
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Lowen voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Takai, Thielen excused (2).
SB2924Engross

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Increases the balance that may be retained in the public utilities commission special fund at the end of a fiscal year.
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2014-03-19
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB2222Engross

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Prohibits the sale, offering for sale, or distribution of any flavored tobacco product, including menthol products, within the State effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)
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2014-03-19
Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 38
SB2730Engross

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Permits driver licensing reciprocity between Hawaii and foreign countries upon certain conditions. Repeals the driver's license reciprocity committee. Effective 01/01/34. (SD1)
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2014-03-19
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Takai, Thielen excused (2).
SB2227Engross

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Increases access to POLST by updating references from "physician orders for life-sustaining treatment" to "provider orders for life-sustaining treatment" throughout chapter 327K, HRS; expanding health care provider signatory authority to include adva...
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2014-03-19
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB3035Engross

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Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to plan and construct the realignment of Kamehameha highway mauka of Laniakea beach on the north shore of Oahu. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB3035 HD1)
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2014-03-19
Re-referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 37
SB2826Engross

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Establishes the Early Childhood Education Program within the Early Learning System established by section 302L-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective on July 1, 2030, and upon the ratification of a constitutional amendment permitting the appropriation...
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2014-03-19
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Fale, Fukumoto, Hanohano, Johanson voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Takai, Thielen excused (2).
SB2761Engross

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Specifies that a government agency does not assume ownership or jurisdiction over a disputed road solely through maintenance or repair activities. Authorizes the State to quitclaim ownership of roads in favor of counties. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2...
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2014-03-19
Re-referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 37
SB2813Engross

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Repeals the limitation on the holding period for real estate acquired by the Employees' Retirement System by foreclosure, enforcement of security, or in satisfaction of debts.
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2014-03-19
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Takai, Thielen excused (2).
SB2936Engross

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Requires the department of public safety to form a working group to analyze the capitol district security infrastructure and develop a plan to create an integrated camera surveillance system and report to the legislature. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2...
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2014-03-19
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) Takai, Thielen excused (2).
SB2819Engross

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Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to collect and publish health premium information.
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2014-03-19
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Takai, Thielen excused (2).
SB2776Engross

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Requires the board of directors of the high technology development corporation, in conjunction with the board of regents of the University of Hawaii, to create a film and media park. Designates certain properties to be included in the park. Appropria...
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2014-03-19
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) Takai, Thielen excused (2).
SB3090Engross

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Makes an unspecified appropriation to implement a statewide hunter education program and develop shooting ranges. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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2014-03-19
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Takai, Thielen excused (2).
SB2253Engross

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Clarifies the grading of the offense of refusal or failure to provide specimen for forensic identification by grading an intentional or knowing violation as a class C felony, and a negligent or reckless violation as a misdemeanor offense. Effective 0...
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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).
SB2518Engross

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Authorizes the State Public Charter School Commission to assess fees to help offset its operating costs. Clarifies the legal status of an approved charter applicant. Makes various amendments to the charter school law for clarity and consistency. Effe...
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2014-03-19
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Awana, Hanohano voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott, Say voting no (2) and Representative(s) Takai, Thielen excused (2).
SB2584Engross

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Appropriates funds to support planetary sustainability technology demonstrations and university-based competitions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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2014-03-19
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Takai, Thielen excused (2).
SB2488Engross

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Appropriates funds for the traffic signal capital improvement project at the intersection of Piilani highway and Kulanihakoi street in Kihei, Maui. Effective July 1, 2040. (SB2488 HD1)
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2014-03-19
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) Takai, Thielen excused (2).
SB2620Engross

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Allows works of art acquired using moneys from the works of art special fund to be displayed and maintained in public buildings, including federal, state, and county buildings. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2620 HD1)
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2014-03-19
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) Takai, Thielen excused (2).
SB2324Engross

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Establishes a $100 annual electric vehicle user fee, which shall be deposited in the state highway fund. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2324 HD1)
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2014-03-19
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Fale, Hanohano, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Fukumoto, McDermott voting no (2) and Representative(s) Takai, Thielen excused (2).
SB2923Engross

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Requires DLIR to update the workers' compensation medical fee schedule annually. Authorizes DLIR to establish a workers' compensation medical fee ceiling that exceeds 110% of the fees prescribed in the Medicare Resource Based Relative Value Scale for...
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2014-03-19
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Fukumoto, Johanson voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Takai, Thielen excused (2).
SB2743Engross

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Authorizes a portion of the conveyance tax revenues to be paid into the Kahoolawe rehabilitation trust fund for the long-term rehabilitation and maintenance of the Kahoolawe island reserve. Repeals on the earlier of 6/30/2026 or upon federal and stat...
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2014-03-19
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Takai, Thielen excused (2).
SB2199Engross

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Prohibits issuance of building permits beginning 1/1/2016 for new residential single-family dwellings that are part of a master tract or a bulk application for five single-family dwellings or more without dedicated wiring for electric vehicle chargin...
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2014-03-18
The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB2678Engross

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Appropriates an unspecified amount for the aha moku advisory committee for administration and community education purposes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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2014-03-18
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Takai, Tokioka excused (2).
SB2545Engross

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Creates a universal children's savings account program to promote financial education and assist children with purchasing a home or starting a business later in life. Establishes and appropriates funds into the universal children's savings account tr...
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2014-03-18
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) Takai, Tokioka excused (2).
SB149Engross

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Appropriates funds to enable aging and disabled individuals on Medicaid in the City and County of Honolulu to continue to receive appropriate long-term care services. Effective July 1, 2080. (SB149 SD2)
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2014-03-18
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Hanohano, Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Takai, Tokioka excused (2).
SB2195Engross

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Requires DOTAX and DBEDT to submit an annual joint report to the legislature regarding the cost and benefits of renewable energy tax credits to the State. Requires DBEDT to conduct an annual survey for data-gathering purposes. Appropriates unspecifie...
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2014-03-18
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) Takai, Tokioka excused (2).
SB2756Engross

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Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Clean Communities, LLC, to process sewage to create sewage derived fuel. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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2014-03-18
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Takai, Tokioka excused (2).
SB2337Engross

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Authorizes the issuance, and appropriates money from the sale, of general obligation bonds to fund low-income housing tax credit loans. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2337 HD1)
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2014-03-18
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) Takai, Tokioka excused (2).
SB2977Engross

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Creates a five-year pilot project through which the department of education will contract for the design, planning, and installation of fourth generation modular design buildings on Hawaii's public school campuses. Requires the department of educatio...
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2014-03-18
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Takai, Tokioka excused (2).
SB2749Engross

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Requires a county to authorize the installation and use of composting toilets in areas that are inaccessible to municipal wastewater systems. Defines composting toilet. Effective January 1, 2962. (SB2749 HD1)
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2014-03-18
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Hanohano, Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Takai, Tokioka excused (2).
SB2664Engross

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Requires that all penalties, fees, and costs established and collected by the DLNR pursuant to chapter 182, HRS, be deposited in the special land and development fund. Includes geothermal resources within the definition of a renewable energy producer...
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2014-03-18
The committee(s) on EEP/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB2045Engross

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Establishes a Hawaii Colorectal Cancer Screening Awareness Pilot Program using the Hawaii Comprehensive Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program as a model. Appropriates funds for the first year of the two-year pilot program. Effective July 1, 2150...
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2014-03-17
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) Belatti, Fale, Ing, C. Lee, Saiki, Takai excused (6).
SB2922Engross

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Requires the lengthening of the school year from 180 days to an unspecified number of days beginning with the 2015-2016 school year. Discontinues the requirements for minimum number of student hours effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year. ...
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2014-03-17
The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB451Engross

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Specifies that the public utilities commission is an autonomous agency of the State to be transferred from the department of budget and finance and assigned, for administrative purposes only, to the department of commerce and consumer affairs. Increa...
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2014-03-17
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB2349Engross

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Appropriates funds for a pilot program to provide treatment and supportive services to chronic, substance-dependent adults. Effective July 1, 2150. (SB2349 HD1)
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2014-03-17
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) Belatti, Fale, Ing, C. Lee, Saiki, Takai excused (6).
SB2267Engross

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Making an appropriation for the construction of micro apartment housing units. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)
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2014-03-17
The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB2035Engross

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Replaces the position of executive director of the Hawaii health authority with a chair position. Appropriates an unspecified amount for operating expenses of the authority. Effective 01/01/2050. (SD2)
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2014-03-17
The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB2441Engross

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Establishes the Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health Program in the Office of Youth Services. Establishes a revolving fund for the administration and operation of the program. Establishes one full-time equivalent position. Makes a...
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2014-03-14
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EDN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Creagan, Say, Tokioka, Yamashita excused (4).
SB2938Engross

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Establishes a working group to study the feasibility of implementing a statewide online firearms registration process. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2938 HD1)
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2014-03-14
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Hanohano voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Creagan, Say, Tokioka, Yamashita excused (4).
SB2699Engross

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Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority to implement affordable housing policies that are in greater conformity with those of the City and County of Honolulu. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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2014-03-14
Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 35
SB2836Engross

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Makes permanent provisions for affordable housing credits on Hawaiian home lands. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)
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2014-03-14
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on HSG with Representative(s) Kawakami, Morikawa, Oshiro voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Creagan, Say, Tokioka, Yamashita excused (4).
SB2234Engross

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Repeals the DHS licensing exemption for child care programs licensed by the Hawaii Council of Private Schools. Appropriates funds to DHS for the licensing and monitoring of private child care programs. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2234 HD1)
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2014-03-14
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) Creagan, Say, Tokioka, Yamashita excused (4).
SB2292Engross

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Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds to fund irrigation infrastructure for the former Galbraith estate property. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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2014-03-14
Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 35
SB2270Engross

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Confers upon a property owner a private right of action and allows the property owner to file suit directly in circuit court to enforce zoning violations relating to a transient vacation rental on a neighboring property that directly affect the prope...
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2014-03-14
The committees on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The recommendation was not adopted. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Evans, Lowen, C. Lee, Nishimoto, Thielen; Ayes with reservations: none; 5 Noes: Representative(s) Cullen, Hanohano, Kawakami, Say, Fale; and Excused: none.
SB1227Engross

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Requires certain insurance contracts and plans to provide coverage beginning 1/1/2015 for treatment of brain injuries, including cognitive and neurocognitive therapy, neurobehavioral and neuropsychological testing or treatment, and necessary post-acu...
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2014-03-14
Re-referred to HLT/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 35
SB2857Engross

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Amends the Electronic Device and Television Recycling Program by authorizing the establishment of a by weight recycling obligation for manufacturers, establishing minimum collection service requirements by zip code or county district, authorizing the...
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2014-03-14
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Awana, Hanohano, Har voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Fale, McDermott voting no (2) and Representative(s) Creagan, Say, Tokioka, Yamashita excused (4).
SB3126Engross

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Prohibits noncompete agreements and restrictive covenants in employment contracts, post-employment contracts, or separation agreements that forbid post-employment competition of employees of a technology business or licensed physicians. (SD2)
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2014-03-14
The committee(s) on EDB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB2020Engross

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Establishes an agricultural foreign-trade zone; specifies boundaries, jurisdiction, and benefits. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)
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2014-03-14
The committee(s) on EDB/AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB3034Engross

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Restores the Hawaii child welfare education collaboration between the Department of Human Services and the University of Hawaii Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work to assist with the recruitment and training of graduate students for positions wit...
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2014-03-14
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HED with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Creagan, Say, Tokioka, Yamashita excused (4).
SB2269Engross

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Authorizes the Hawaii public housing authority to establish a work study program with the University of Hawaii Myron B. Thompson school of social work and allow the work study program to be implemented at each public housing project and state low-inc...
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2014-03-13
The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
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