| HCR38 | Intro
Sine Die | Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Provide Land For The Development Of A Race Track In The Ewa District On The Island Of Oahu.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-13
To House Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs Committee |
| HB724 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a task force to create a master plan for the availability of universal high speed broadband access in Waikiki and other resort areas.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-13
The committee(s) on EDB/TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB781 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a class C felony for theft of personal electronic devices that contain or have access to personal information. (HB781 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-13
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 Takumi excused (1). |
| HB1108 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for autism spectrum disorder treatments. (HB1108 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-13
Re-referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
| HB188 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits state employees from taking any official action directly affecting a business or other undertaking in which a parent, sibling, or emancipated child has a substantial financial interest. (HB188 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-13
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 Takumi excused (1). |
| HB50 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides for shooting range exemptions regarding retroactive regulation, and civil and criminal noise and nuisance violations. (HB50 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-13
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 Takumi excused (1). |
| HB270 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the residential landlord-tenant code to allow the security deposit to be used for unpaid charges, penalties, and fees that were agreed to by the landlord and tenant pursuant to the rental agreement. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-13
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 Takumi excused (1). |
| HB1088 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a working group to develop a short-term, five-year plan for net-zero-energy consumption for all public infrastructure owned by the State. Requires DBEDT to perform a benchmarking study on the energy use of all state facilities.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-13
This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 02-18-15 4:00PM in conference room 325. |
| HB1169 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides the land use commission with greater enforcement flexibility in situations where conditions, necessary to be met for a property's land reclassification, are unmet by the petitioner.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-13
The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB184 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the Ethics Commission to render advisory opinions for the Legislature and Constitutional Convention within thirty days of request. (HB184 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-13
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 Takumi excused (1). |
| HB395 | Intro
Sine Die | 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 in crisis can access safety and services. Establishes the position of safe places for youth program ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, Matsumoto, Pouha, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott, Tupola voting no (2) and Representative(s) C. Lee excused (1). |
| HB799 | Intro
Sine Die | Clarifies the authority of the State, its employees, or its independent contractors, to remove birds or animals by aerial means in furtherance of official State duties. (HB799 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
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 C. Lee excused (1). |
| HB1120 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires that a percentage of the annual purchasing expenditure of the State set-aside for small businesses be awarded to veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, in addition to any other preferences provided under the Procu...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on EDB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) C. Lee excused (1). |
| HB1409 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the definition of "programmatic agreement" to ensure an agreement is consistent with state and federal laws.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
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 C. Lee excused (1). |
| HB1196 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires an audit of contracts with DHS to provide QUEST expanded access QExA managed care plans to cover eligible individuals who are aged, blind, or disabled with regard to late payments to health care providers.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB1115 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the state supplemental payment amounts for specified types of adult residential care homes and other domiciliary care facilities and provides for annual adjustment. Changes the public assistance allowance to an unspecified percentage of the cu...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB1076 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows UH and the community colleges to waive tuition for spouses and children of totally disabled veterans and active or reserve members of the armed forces who were killed in action.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on HED with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) C. Lee excused (1). |
| HB1048 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes reemployment rights for public employees who resign in order to seek elective office.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Har, Jordan, Oshiro voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) C. Lee excused (1). |
| HB1477 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits the transfer of inmates in the custody of the department of public safety to any correctional facility that is not operated by and within the State. Removes mandatory minimum sentencing for methamphetamine drug offenses.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
The committee(s) on PBS/OMH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HCR36 | Intro
Sine Die | Requesting The United States Congress To Propose A Constitutional Amendment To Overturn The United States Supreme Court's Holding Relating To Corporate Independent Expenditures In Citizens United V. Federal Election Commission.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
To House Judiciary Committee |
| HB1253 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a long-term care surcharge on state tax to pay for claims for defined benefits under the long-term care financing program. Makes an appropriation to the department of taxation for costs of implementation and collection.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB1400 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the Department of Human Services to develop a farmers market matching incentive program for beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB509 | Intro
Sine Die | Creates a classification of agricultural public lands situated in the land use conservation district entitled "taro lands". Appropriates funds to the Board of Land and Natural Resources to create an inventory of lands classified as taro lands. (HB509...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) C. Lee excused (1). |
| HB606 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a 10 year moratorium on the taking of aquarium fish. Provides assistance, training, and related employment services to workers dislocated by the moratorium.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
The committee(s) on OMH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB1041 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes the State Game Commission to serve in an advisory capacity to the BLNR. Appropriates funds. (HB1041 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
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 C. Lee excused (1). |
| HB128 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes the Child Support Enforcement Agency to pursue support and maintenance for a child born to a minor from any parent of the minor. (HB128 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Jordan voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) C. Lee excused (1). |
| HB883 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits the selling or offering for sale any fish or aquatic life taken under an aquarium fish permit subjected to substantial injury or cruel treatment.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
The committee(s) on OMH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB802 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides the counties with exclusive authority to amend district boundaries for lands in the urban district.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
Re-referred to WAL, JUD, referral sheet 15 |
| HB1135 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for taxpayers who participate in net energy metering and have unused credits for excess electricity that lapse before the credits can be applied to the taxpayer's utility bill.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB413 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the number of district court judges in the Fifth Circuit from two to three. (HB413 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
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 C. Lee excused (1). |
| HB957 | Intro
Sine Die | Clarifies conditions that must be met by applicants to receive funds under the Forest Stewardship Program.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee excused (1). |
| HB779 | Intro
Sine Die | Requests the financial assistance advisory council to assist the department of human services in proposing recommendations to restructure the welfare payment system and report any findings to the legislature.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB502 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds to finance capital improvements to various irrigation systems.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) C. Lee excused (1). |
| HB985 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the UH to finance at least sixty per cent of its operating costs through general funds.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee excused (1). |
| HB824 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes the Hawaii green infrastructure authority to reserve a portion of the Hawaii green infrastructure fund to be used exclusively for the issuance of bonds to qualified agricultural enterprises.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB506 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a working group to evaluate the procurement process for agricultural products in order to increase the consumption of locally-grown agricultural products within state institutions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee excused (1). |
| HB975 | Intro
Sine Die | Clarifies application of State Ethics Code to technology transfer arrangements supported by the University of Hawaii. (HB975 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
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 C. Lee excused (1). |
| HB1276 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides income tax credit (50% of qualified wages for first 6 months) for taxpayer who hires a person 65 years of age or older. (HB1276 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with Representative(s) Jordan, McKelvey voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) C. Lee excused (1). |
| HB1136 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires DOCARE to facilitate the execution of a memorandum of understanding for the joint enforcement of conservation laws, rules, and ordinances. Requires DOCARE to submit a report to the legislature. Sunsets on 6/30/16.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee excused (1). |
| HB948 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes an emergency appropriation to the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. (HB948 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
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 C. Lee excused (1). |
| HB1459 | Intro
Sine Die | Clarifies that the recovery of overissuances of supplemental nutrition assistance program assistance and for the recovery of all public assistance overpayments shall be made to the maximum extent allowable by federal regulations.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB1499 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a statewide literacy program under DHS. Allows direct services to be provided by existing programs and nonprofits. Makes an appropriation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB998 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the Department of Public Safety to collect data on the number of incoming offenders into the state correctional system who are parents, the number of children they have that are under the age of eighteen, and any other relevant data that the...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
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 C. Lee excused (1). |
| HB1413 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriates funds for a program coordinator and technical support staff member to complete the necessary planning required for an international flight training center and associated aeronautical training programs at Honolulu community college.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB649 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a 3-year pilot program that enables new businesses to produce value-added products using fruits and vegetables deemed unsuitable to be sold as fresh. Appropriates moneys.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee excused (1). |
| HB1476 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to process all campaign donations so as to shield the identity of donors from candidates. Creates a publicly funded voter voucher pilot program in the Office of Elections.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| HB765 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriates funds to the department of human services to continue to administer housing first programs for chronically homeless individuals. (HB765 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
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 C. Lee excused (1). |
| HB709 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires that of the two persons on the Board of Detectives and Guards who are actively engaged in any of the licensed practices, one shall be a public employee.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
Re-referred to LAB/CPC, JUD, referral sheet 15 |
| HB849 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends Hawaii's Right to Farm Act to ensure that counties cannot enact laws, ordinances, or resolutions to limit the rights of farmers and ranchers to engage in agricultural practices.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Jordan, Keohokalole, Oshiro, San Buenaventura, Tupola voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Creagan, Ing, Kawakami, LoPresti, Lowen, Matsumoto, McKelvey, Thielen voting no (8) and Representative(s) C. Lee excused (1). |
| HB1474 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes the designation of kiwila pono for employers who permit employees to be absent with pay on election day to work at a polling place. (HB1474 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-02-12
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 C. Lee excused (1). |
