HI Legislation | 2015 | Regular Session | House | Introduced

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Bill	Status	Summary/Title	Last Action
HB410	Intro Sine Die	Mandates a periodic management and financial audit of the Public Utilities Commission by the State auditor. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-09 The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB989	Intro Sine Die	Amends the land conservation fund uses to allow for albizia tree removal. Makes an appropriation to DLNR for the removal of albizia trees on both public and private land. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-09 The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB1114	Intro Sine Die	Authorizes the use of moneys in the works of art special fund to be used for preventive maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, or restoration of the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Iolani Palace, Washington Place, Royal Mausoleum at Mauna Ala, No. 1 Capi... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-09 The committee(s) on VMI recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB1415	Intro Sine Die	Amends the maximum size of a residence, the construction or reconstruction of which is excluded from the definition of development for special management area purposes from 7,500 square feet to 2,500 square feet. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-09 The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB1379	Intro Sine Die	Makes permanent Act 141, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009, which requires the counties to issue affordable housing credits to DHHL. Makes permanent Act 98, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, which requires the counties to issue affordable housing credits for ea... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-09 The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HCR31	Intro Sine Die	Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Propose Amendments To The Airline Deregulation Act To Exempt Hawaii From The United States' Preemption Of State Economic Regulation Of Interstate Air Transportation. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-06 To House Transportation Committee
HB340	Intro Sine Die	Transfers regulatory jurisdiction over private trade, vocational, and technical schools from the Department of Education to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-06 Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) McKelvey voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Matsumoto, Tokioka excused (3).
HB958	Intro Sine Die	Provides alternative civil enforcement options that may be utilized by the Board of Land and Natural Resources in the processing of natural and cultural resource violation cases. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-06 The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB585	Intro Sine Die	Prohibits the use of electronic smoking devices in places where smoking is prohibited. Updates signage requirements. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-06 The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB694	Intro Sine Die	Authorize groups of health care providers to organize as coordinated care organizations for the provision of medical care, services, and supplies under Hawaii's workers' compensation law. Effective 1/1/2016. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-06 The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB956	Intro Sine Die	Provides the Board of Land and Natural Resources discretion to grant easements for less than fair market value for structures that were authorized by a governmental authority and legally constructed landward of the shoreline within the record boundar... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-06 The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB695	Intro Sine Die	Repeals article 431:14A, HRS, which statutorily established the Hawaii employers' mutual insurance company (HEMIC) to provide workers' compensation coverage for Hawaii employers. Provides for continuing operation of HEMIC and any policies and coverag... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-06 The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB718	Intro Sine Die	Establishes a reduced per gallon tax rate on beer sold in barrels for the first 60,000 barrels sold annually. Effective 1/1/2016. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-06 The committee(s) on EDB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB1240	Intro Sine Die	Allows counties that have adopted a 0.5% surcharge on the general excise tax to continue to levy the surcharge beyond 12/31/22 at a lower rate. Allows counties that have not yet adopted a surcharge on the general excise tax to do so at the lower rate... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-06 Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 10
HB1233	Intro Sine Die	Expands and creates new categories for homemade food processing for sale to the public. Takes effect on 1/1/2016. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-06 The committee(s) on EDB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB954	Intro Sine Die	Clarifies the distribution and allowable uses of Transient Accommodations Tax funds allocated and deposited into the Special Land and Development Fund in accordance with the Hawaii Tourism Authority's Strategic Plan. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-06 The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB1460	Intro Sine Die	Prohibits a person from snorkeling in Hawaii if the snorkel is not equipped with a safety valve. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-06 Re-referred to OMH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 11
HB1341	Intro Sine Die	Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to fund the retrofitting of public school buildings so they may also be used as emergency shelters. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-06 This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 02-09-15 2:00PM in conference room 309.
HB301	Intro Sine Die	Grants immunity to state agencies and employees of the State from liability for injury or damage to persons or property arising out of hazardous recreational activities; and establishes limitations on damages when a state agency and employee of the S... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-06 The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB239	Intro Sine Die	Repeals Act 3, Special Session Laws of Hawaii 2007. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-06 The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HR13	Intro Sine Die	Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Propose Amendments To The Airline Deregulation Act To Exempt Hawaii From The United States' Preemption Of State Economic Regulation Of Interstate Air Transportation. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-06 To House Transportation Committee
HB230	Intro Sine Die	Requires public school lands that are leased to benefit public educational purposes rather than simply to be used for public purposes. Authorizes the DOE to enter into lease-back agreements. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-06 Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Matsumoto, Tokioka excused (3).
HB592	Intro Sine Die	Allows the news media to access areas that are closed pursuant to emergency management powers of the governor and mayor. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-05 The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB656	Intro Sine Die	Appropriates moneys to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to develop disaster preparedness educational materials and conduct community outreach seminars. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-05 The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB789	Intro Sine Die	Establishes an income tax credit for voting in elections. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-05 The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB678	Intro Sine Die	Requires collective bargaining for charter school matters to be conducted between the exclusive representatives of charter school employees as the employee and the governor, board of education, and representatives elected by charter school governing ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-05 Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on EDN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ing, LoPresti, San Buenaventura, Tokioka excused (4).
HB596	Intro Sine Die	Funds various homelessness service programs. Mandates the establishment of the pilot Return-to-Home Program. Transfers administrative responsibility for the Homeless Assistance Working Group from DHS to the Legislature. Requires chairpersons of the c... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-05 The committee(s) on HUS/HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB367	Intro Sine Die	Establishes an earned-time program under which a person may be eligible for parole prior to the expiration of the person's minimum term of incarceration. The person must show progress toward rehabilitation with improved social skills or participation... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-05 The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB555	Intro Sine Die	Requires that any undergraduate degree-granting program that graduates less than ten graduates per year be abolished. Provides an exception for undergraduate programs that are self-sustaining. Authorizes the board of regents to extend the three-year ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-05 The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB1367	Intro Sine Die	Transfers title to certain parcels of land from the University of Hawaii to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for development of affordable housing and income generation for University of Hawaii-West Oahu. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-05 The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB739	Intro Sine Die	Clarifies the requirements for service by publication. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-05 The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB165	Intro Sine Die	Allows the dissemination of information from the juvenile justice information system to law enforcement agencies for purposes of the administration of law enforcement and law enforcement agency employment. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-05 The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB1351	Intro Sine Die	Allows DHS to contract with a service provider to operate and manage a sex trafficking special treatment facility. Provides for tax and fee exemptions. Makes an appropriation. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-05 The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB1045	Intro Sine Die	Requires an applicant or recipient of public assistance to be a resident of the State for at least 4 months. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-05 The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB1461	Intro Sine Die	Appropriates funds to the department of education for the development of an alternative school program that provides ongoing education to juveniles involved in the justice system, and other youth. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-05 The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB479	Intro Sine Die	Appropriates funds for equipment, training, and ongoing operations necessary to establish hydrogen purity testing capability in Hawaii to verify that the hydrogen purity meets SAE Internationals J2719 standard for fuel cell vehicles. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-05 The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB1104	Intro Sine Die	Requires the State and counties to purchase an unspecified percentage of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) in their total annual purchase or acquisition of government motor vehicles. Requires the directors of finance to track and report to the Depar... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-05 The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB392	Intro Sine Die	Includes fuel cell electric vehicles as vehicles exempt from paying parking fees at State or municipal parking facilities for a specified period of time and from high occupancy vehicle lane restrictions. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-05 The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB16	Intro Sine Die	Amends campaign finance and the definition for coordinated activity. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-05 The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB1203	Intro Sine Die	Authorizes the counties to adopt ordinances to legalize marijuana possession, sale, and use, for persons over the age of twenty-one. Clarifies that penal code provisions pertaining to drug and intoxicating compounds offenses do not apply to counties ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-04 Re-referred to JUD, referral sheet 8
HB453	Intro Sine Die	Amends the continuing education requirement for psychologists to include at least three credit hours of ethics training and at least two credit hours of domestic violence training. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-04 The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB102	Intro Sine Die	Requires the 30-day termination notices to be sent by certified mail or commercial delivery service instead of first-class mail. Requires a 60-day grace period to reinstate coverage under a lapsed policy where cognitive impairment or loss of function... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-04 The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB175	Intro Sine Die	Requires that supplemental campaign spending reports be filed annually on January 31. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-04 Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1).
HB579	Intro Sine Die	Permits dental hygienists to apply preventative sealants, in consultation with a licensed dentist, in a school-based dental sealant program or federally qualified health center. Requires the Department of Health to establish and administer a school-b... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-04 The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB560	Intro Sine Die	Requires hospitals to provide expectant parents with information on options available to them regarding the donation of umbilical cord blood. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-04 The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB109	Intro Sine Die	Requires a tax clearance before a professional or vocational license may be issued or renewed. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2016. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-04 The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB132	Intro Sine Die	Expands the application of mandatory mortgage foreclosure dispute resolution by requiring mortgagees, at the mortgagor's election, to participate in mediation to avoid foreclosure or mitigate damages from foreclosure prior to filing a judicial forecl... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-04 Re-referred to EDB, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 9
HB466	Intro Sine Die	Makes performing or assisting with a surgical claw removal, declawing, onychectomy, or tendonectomy on any domesticated cat a misdemeanor. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-04 The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB780	Intro Sine Die	Requires that at least one member of the board of education have a minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience within the public educational system. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-04 Re-referred to EDN, referral sheet 8
HB4	Intro Sine Die	Appropriates moneys to subsidize a beach erosion study for the island of Oahu that specifically includes the shoreline areas within the 50th representative district. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2015-02-04 The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.