| HB534 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides discounted rates and fees for the use of harbors, wharves, and properties managed and operated by the DOT for shipment of Hawaii-grown agricultural products. Makes a housekeeping amendment relating to Kewalo Basin.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB33 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows a landlord, when processing an application to rent residential property to charge an application screening fee for the actual costs of screening the applicant, plus an additional administrative fee. Requires landlords to refund any unused amou...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB939 | Intro
Sine Die | Clarifies that amendments to birth records that change parenthood shall not be conducted through the Uniform Information Practices Act procedures to correct personal records, but must be pursuant to a court order of appropriate jurisdiction or other ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Pouha excused (1). |
| HB463 | Intro
Sine Die | Clarifies duties and powers of the Board of Education, State Librarian, and State Public Library System.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Pouha excused (1). |
| HB1455 | Intro
Sine Die | Increases the maximum number of qualifying patients that a primary caregiver may care for at any given time. Requires each primary caregiver upon registration to disclose to the Department of Health the number of qualifying patients and other patient...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB869 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits the taking of a spinner dolphin.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on OMH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB371 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits a mortgage creditor from executing on any asset of the debtor beyond the asset that is secured by the mortgage.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB979 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a Cybersecurity Employment Training Initiative within the University of Hawaii Community College System; appropriates funds for the operation of the Initiative.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
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 Pouha excused (1). |
| HB842 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides exemptions from vehicle registration, safety inspection, and driver licensure requirements for marine terminal equipment. Allows the operation of marine terminal equipment on a highway in certain conditions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB836 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriates funds for each year of the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium to establish at least one additional assertive community treatment team for mental health outreach and case management.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB901 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows the Department of the Attorney General and the Harbors Division of the Department of Transportation to have law enforcement vehicles, with lights and sirens, that are recognized authorized emergency vehicles.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Pouha excused (1). |
| HB399 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires public signs expressing measurements of speed and distance to be expressed in both the United States customary system of weights and measures and the metric system.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB178 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows the county clerk to electronically transmit absentee ballots if mailed absentee ballots are not received by the voter within five days of an election or if the voter otherwise requires a replacement ballot within the same period. (HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
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 Pouha excused (1). |
| HB1080 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a four-year pilot program requiring DAGS to implement irrigation water conservation best management practices, as established by the Landscape Industry Council of Hawaii and report to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Pouha excused (1). |
| HB572 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides an income tax credit for qualified hotel construction and renovation for taxable years beginning in the period after December 31, 2015, through December 31, 2020.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB131 | Intro
Sine Die | Clarifies that records that show a licensee's relevant experience, trade examination results, and adequate bonding are subject to disclosure.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB942 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes the authority to transfer federal capitalization grant funds between the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund and the Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund within the Department of Health, in accordance with the existing federal ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Pouha excused (1). |
| HB462 | Intro
Sine Die | Increases the salary cap on the state librarian position.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Rhoads voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Pouha excused (1). |
| HB714 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits general engineering contractors and general building contractors from performing incidental or supplemental work. Requires general engineering contractors and general building contractors to engage an appropriate specialty contractor to per...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB344 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriates $350,000 in general funds to the Department of the Attorney General to fund the Statewide Sexual Assault Services Program.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Pouha excused (1). |
| HB1096 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes mortgage loan originator companies to post, at the company's principal place of business and each branch office, language specifying that members of the public are seen by appointment during posted business hours.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB103 | Intro
Sine Die | Raises the threshold under the contractor licensing law's "handyman exemption" from $1,000 to $2,000. (HB103 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
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 Pouha excused (1). |
| HB916 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides a moratorium on benefit enhancements that increase other post-employment benefits liability. Repeals certain restrictions on investments that can be made by the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund and makes housekeeping amendmen...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
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 Pouha excused (1). |
| HB1097 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the definition of "sole proprietorship" for individual mortgage loan originators subject to the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act to repeal the qualifier that there be no legal distinction between the individual mortgage l...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB970 | Intro
Sine Die | Expands authority of the Director of Transportation over required motor vehicle and motor carrier vehicle inspections in the State.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, Thielen, Tupola voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Pouha excused (1). |
| HB826 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriate funds to the state ethics commission to design and develop a system that allows filers to electronically file required statements and reports with the state ethics commission.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Pouha excused (1). |
| HB53 | Intro
Sine Die | Expands the procurement exemption to non-public utility contracts for utilities services.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB380 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires member insurers of HPIA to offer a minimum number of policies proportionate to their market share on properties that are situated in the areas designated for coverage by the insurance commissioner and that have been previously and continuous...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committees on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) McKelvey, Woodson, Belatti, Brower, Creagan, Hashem, C. Lee, Nakashima, San Buenaventura, Takayama, Yamane, Fukumoto Chang, McDermott; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Har, Oshiro; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Kawakami. |
| HB855 | Intro
Sine Die | Clarifies that vocational rehabilitation providers are subject to penalties for noncompliance with workers' compensation requirements. (HB855 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Pouha excused (1). |
| HB639 | Intro
Sine Die | Increases civil fines for causing property damage by graffiti. (HB639 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
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 Pouha excused (1). |
| HB571 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires a condominium hotel developer's public report to disclose past years' general excise taxes and transient accommodations taxes for converted condominium hotels. Requires that each condominium hotel operator file an annual report with the real...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB316 | Intro
Sine Die | Specifies the minimum safe distance for a motor vehicle to overtake a bicycle.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB137 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the definition of "drug" for OVUII violations.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB843 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriates general funds for 4.0 FTE positions for the UH Pamantasan Council to promote access and diversity, including on programs and policies related to Filipino courses and students. (HB843 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
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 Pouha excused (1). |
| HB1009 | Intro
Sine Die | Redefines "special interest vehicle" to mean a motor vehicle that, based on its model year, is at least 25 years old. (HB1009 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
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 Pouha excused (1). |
| HB1294 | Intro
Sine Die | Sets a separate adjusted gross income threshold for married couples filing jointly, married couples filing separately, heads of households, and qualifying widows or widowers to qualify for the income tax credit for low-income household renters. Raise...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB1001 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the chapter governing public charter schools to align the requirements for start-up and conversion charter schools. Defines "applicant governing board" and makes conforming amendments. Makes other housekeeping amendments. (HB1001 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
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 Pouha excused (1). |
| HB1216 | Intro
Sine Die | Adds as a prerequisite to awarding grandparent visitation that the court find that denial would cause significant harm to the child. Clarifies procedures for awarding visitation. (HB1216 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
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 Pouha excused (1). |
| HB403 | Intro
Sine Die | Removes the current cap on transient accommodations tax revenues to be distributed to the counties and establishes the distribution of these revenues as a percentage of TAT collected for infrastructure and services related to increased tourism.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB265 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes an investment-or utilization-based income tax credit for grid-connected energy storage properties installed and placed in service after December 31, 2015. Expires in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026. Appropriates funds to a...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB505 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes an Agricultural Development and Food Security Program. Establishes state planning objectives to increase demand and access to locally grown foods. Makes appropriations. (HB505 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
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 Pouha excused (1). |
| HB382 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the Employees' Retirement System to divide pensions between a retired employee and non-employee former spouse or civil union partner, upon application and pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB833 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes permanent the current amount of transient accommodations tax revenues allocated for distribution to the counties.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB1361 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires commercial vehicles carrying cargo weighing 55,000 pounds or more from Hawaii's commercial harbors to be weighed prior to leaving the harbor. Requires water carriers to provide the Department of Transportation with a list of shipping contain...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB725 | Intro
Sine Die | Temporarily imposes an insurance premium tax on mutual benefit societies and health maintenance organizations but exempts them from the tax if they do not file for an insurance plan rate increase during that period.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB1346 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a program within the office of youth services for positive youth development through after school and school break programs. (HB1346 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott, Ward voting no (2) and Representative(s) Pouha excused (1). |
| HB1398 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows public schools, upon appropriate approval, to use school resources to distribute to students and their families third party promotional materials that contain information about a community event or are produced by or offer services from a nonp...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Pouha excused (1). |
| HB511 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits purposeful harassment with the intent to prevent the taking fish of persons who are fishing. Specifies DOCARE's duty to enforce anti-harassment statutes. (HB511 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
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 Pouha excused (1). |
| HB373 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends amount of transient accommodations tax revenues allocated to the counties from a specified sum to an unspecified percentage of the revenues collected.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB238 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes the office of the state inspector general within the department of accounting and general services. Requires the office to investigate complaints alleging fraud, waste, abuse, or corruption by a state agency, quasi-public agency, or their...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-18
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McKelvey voting no (1) and Representative(s) Pouha excused (1). |
