HI Legislation | 2014 | Regular Session | Senate

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Bill	Status	Summary/Title	Last Action
SB2840	Engross Sine Die	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... [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).
SR31	Intro Sine Die	Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Impact Assessment Report On Legislation Mandating Certain Health Insurance Coverage For Outpatient Prescription Drugs. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-21 The committee on CPN deferred the measure.
SCR112	Intro Sine Die	Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Nonexclusive Easement For Seawall Purposes For The Property Identified As Tax Map Key (1) 6-8-010: Seaward Of 015, At Mokuleia, Waialua, Oahu, Hawaii. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-21 The committee on WTL deferred the measure.
SB2525	Engross Sine Die	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... [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).
SB2400	Engross Sine Die	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... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SCR141	Intro Sine Die	Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Defer Lease Payments On Pasture Leases For Two Years To Afford Leaseholders A Reprieve From Drought Conditions. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-21 The committee on WTL deferred the measure.
SB3127	Engross Sine Die	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... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SB3012	Engross Sine Die	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... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SCR137	Intro Sine Die	Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Define "best Use" Of Lands Under Leases For Agriculture, Base Agricultural Lease Rents On The Value Of The Land For The Intended Agricultural Production Activity, Grant Right Of First Refusal... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-21 The committee on WTL deferred the measure.
SB2846	Engross Sine Die	Restores the second deputy director position for the department of human services. Effective July 1, 2114. (SB2846 HD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SB2386	Engross Sine Die	Establishes a criminal offense for advertising the sale of stolen property with the intent to commit theft. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SCR111	Intro Sine Die	Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Nonexclusive Easement For Seawall Purposes For The Property Identified As Tax Map Key (1) 6-8-010: Seaward Of 021, At Mokuleia, Waialua, Oahu, Hawaii. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-21 The committee on WTL deferred the measure.
SCR125	Intro Sine Die	Encouraging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Approve The Request To Reopen Paradise Park As A Hawaiian Cultural Center. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-21 The committee(s) on WTL/HWN/TEC deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-24-14 1:15PM in conference room 225.
SB2293	Engross Sine Die	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... [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).
SB2617	Engross Sine Die	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... [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).
SB2482	Engross Sine Die	Clarifies the parties that a homeowners association can serve through publication, after a hearing before a judge, in a nonjudicial foreclosure proceeding. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-21 The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB2235	Engross Sine Die	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... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SB2202	Engross Sine Die	Amends the refundable food/excise tax credit, including by amending income-based credit amounts. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2202 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) Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka, Ward, Yamane excused (3).
SB3077	Engross Sine Die	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... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SB2125	Engross Sine Die	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) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-20 Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 39
SB2677	Engross Sine Die	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) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SCR45	Intro Sine Die	Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Work With The Hawaii Emergency Medical Services Association And Other Interested Organizations To Plan And Construct A Hawaii Emergency Responder And Good Samaritan Memorial. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-20 Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
SR20	Intro Sine Die	Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Work With The Hawaii Emergency Medical Services Association And Other Interested Organizations To Plan And Construct A Hawaii Emergency Responder And Good Samaritan Memorial. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-20 Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
SB2435	Engross Sine Die	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... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-20 The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB2958	Engross Sine Die	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) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SB2236	Engross Sine Die	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... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SB2501	Engross Sine Die	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... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SB2021	Engross Sine Die	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... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SB2728	Engross Sine Die	Clarifies the procedure for acceptance of public trails or state highways before being designated as such. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2728 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SB2924	Engross Sine Die	Increases the balance that may be retained in the public utilities commission special fund at the end of a fiscal year. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-19 The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB2222	Engross Sine Die	Prohibits the sale, offering for sale, or distribution of any flavored tobacco product, including menthol products, within the State effective 07/01/2050. (SD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-19 Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 38
SB2730	Engross Sine Die	Permits driver licensing reciprocity between Hawaii and foreign countries upon certain conditions. Repeals the driver's license reciprocity committee. Effective 01/01/34. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SB2227	Engross Sine Die	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... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-19 The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB3035	Engross Sine Die	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) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-19 Re-referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 37
SB2826	Engross Sine Die	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... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SB2761	Engross Sine Die	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... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-19 Re-referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 37
SB2813	Engross Sine Die	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. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SB2936	Engross Sine Die	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... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SB2819	Engross Sine Die	Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to collect and publish health premium information. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SB2776	Engross Sine Die	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... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SB3090	Engross Sine Die	Makes an unspecified appropriation to implement a statewide hunter education program and develop shooting ranges. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SB2253	Engross Sine Die	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... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SB2518	Engross Sine Die	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... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SB2584	Engross Sine Die	Appropriates funds to support planetary sustainability technology demonstrations and university-based competitions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SB2488	Engross Sine Die	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) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SB2620	Engross Sine Die	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) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SB2324	Engross Sine Die	Establishes a $100 annual electric vehicle user fee, which shall be deposited in the state highway fund. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2324 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SB2923	Engross Sine Die	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... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SB2743	Engross Sine Die	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... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	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).
SB2199	Engross Sine Die	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... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-03-18 The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.