HI Legislation | 2016 | Regular Session | House

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Bill	Status	Summary/Title	Last Action
HB1370	Pass	Requires ERS to make direct payments to a spouse of a system member or retirant pursuant to a Hawaii domestic relations order. (HB1370 CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-13 Act 263, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1372).
HB1050	Pass	Mandates the Department of Agriculture to perform specified tasks to address the interisland spread of invasive species. Requires annual report. Requires the Auditor to audit the Plant Quarantine Branch. Makes appropriations. (HB1050 CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-13 Act 243, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1352).
HB2156	Pass	Amends the permitted uses of campaign funds to include paying for expenses incurred for membership in civic or community groups. (HB2156 CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-13 Act 247, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1356).
HB2680	Pass	Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to provide financing to assist the Mary N. Lucas Estate with the Kaloko reservoir. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-13 Act 250, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1359).
HB2030	Pass	Prohibits the discharge of treated or raw sewage into state waters after 12/31/2026 except when used to create clean energy. (HB2030 CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-13 Act 248, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1357).
HB2018	Pass	Establishes guidelines for the management of capital improvement projects. Requires DAGS to submit a status report to the legislature. (HB2018 CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-13 Act 241, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1350).
HB1541	Pass	Amends various proxy statement requirements for planned community associations to promote communication from prospective board of directors candidates to all owners when proxies are used for elections of directors; standardize the proxy form; and pro... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-13 Act 238, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1347).
HB1029	Pass	Amends the composition of the Endangered Species Recovery Committee by replacing the University of Hawaii Environmental Center's Director with the Dean of the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Natural Sciences. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-13 Act 257, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1366).
HB1689	Pass	Establishes an organic foods production tax credit applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2016. Sunsets 12/31/2021. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-13 Act 258, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1367).
HB2319	Pass	Amends requirements under the money transmitters law for money transmitter licensee change in control applications, including requiring a criminal history record check on persons who will assume control of the licensee. Updates a reference to federal... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-13 Act 251, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1360).
HB2681	Pass	Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to provide financing to assist Spencer Homes, Inc., with Wailuku Reservoir No. 6. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-13 Act 249, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1358).
HB1702	Pass	Amends the income tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment by changing the manner for determining the taxpayer's applicable percentage of employment-related expenses that constitutes the tax c... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-13 Act 235, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1344).
HB1852	Pass	Clarifies that nonprofit organizations may receive loans from the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund to engage in activities that are consistent with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, including the planning, design, and construction of was... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-13 Act 240, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349).
HB2008	Pass	Requires state departments and agencies to obtain approval from the governor for employment of temporary hires for periods of greater than two terms of eighty-nine days for a position that is wholly funded by general funds. Exempts the counties. Prov... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-13 Act 246, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1355).
HB260	Pass	Establishes motor vehicle insurance requirements for transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers to take effect on 9/1/2016. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to examine the effects of this measure on personal motor ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-13 Act 236, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1345).
HB2059	Pass	Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to provide financing to assist RCFC Kehalani, LLC, with Kehalani offsite retention basin improvement work. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-13 Act 254, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1363).
HB254	Pass	Allows for and regulates the dispensing of interchangeable biological products. Requires pharmacists to inform consumers of interchangeable biological products from the Hawaii list when filling a prescription order and to communicate the product name... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-13 Act 242, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1351).
HB1853	Pass	Extends the authorization of the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to BioEnergy Hawaii, LLC, for the purpose of establishing a cogeneration facility and related energy production facilities, for an additional five years. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-13 Act 259, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1368).
HB1736	Pass	Renames the Kona International Airport as the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport. Effective 1/1/2017. (SD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-13 Act 256, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1365).
HB2198	Pass	Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to provide financing to assist West Maui Investors, LLC, with two Ukumehame reservoirs. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-13 Act 252, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1361).
HB2060	Pass	Requires all chief procurement officers to assist and cooperate with any compliance review by the state procurement administrator. Clarifies that the administrator has the authority to perform periodic compliance reviews of the procurement practices ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-13 Act 253, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1362).
HB1527	Pass	Requires the Auditor to periodically review certain credits, exclusions, and deductions under the income tax and financial institutions tax. (HB1527 CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-13 Act 245, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1354).
HB2646	Pass	Creates a permanent fuel tank advisory committee to study, monitor, and address fuel tank leak issues. (HB2646 CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-13 Act 244, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1353).
HB1982	Pass	Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Big Island Dairy LLC with the operation of its dairy farm in Ookala. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-13 Act 255, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1364).
HB2561	Pass	Enacts recommendations of the Penal Code Review Committee convened pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution No. 155 S.D. 1 Regular Session 2015. (HB2561 CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-12 Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 231, 07/11/2016, (Gov. Msg. No. 1340).
HB2707	Pass	Requires the department of health and licensed medical marijuana dispensaries to provide aggregated de-identified data to the department of business, economic development, and tourism upon request. Amends various definitions and provisions relating t... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-12 Act 230, 07/11/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1339).
HB2604	Pass	Clarifies that acceptance by the Territorial Legislature or the Legislature of a dedication of land in the Kakaako Community Development District by a private owner is sufficient to convey title to the State. (HB2604 CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-12 Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 232, 07/11/2016, (Gov. Msg. No. 1341).
HB2016	Veto	Requires public retiree contributions to the EUTF to be paid through withholdings of retirement benefit amounts from the ERS. Beginning after January 1, 2017, requires the EUTF to authorize automatic electronic payments in lieu of withholdings. (HB20... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-11 Vetoed on 07/11/2016 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1335).
HB1850	Veto	Allows transient accommodations brokers to register as tax collection agents to collect and remit general excise and transient accommodations taxes on behalf of operators and plan managers using their services. Ensures that the subject property is in... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-11 Vetoed on 07/11/2016 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1334).
HB2277	Veto	Amends the membership, mission, and purpose of the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission. Authorizes the Chairperson to appoint an advisory committee for historical and archival matters. Authorizes the Commission to appoint an Executive Director. (H... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-11 Vetoed on 07/11/2016 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1336).
HB1747	Veto	Authorizes a police officer to cause to be towed a motor vehicle if the operator is arrested or cited for certain intoxicant-related offenses. Provides exceptions. Provides notice and hearing requirements. (HB1747 CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-11 Vetoed on 07/11/2016 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1333).
HB1739	Veto	Prohibits employers from requiring, requesting, or coercing employees or potential employees to provide access to their personal social media accounts, subject to certain exemptions. (HB1739 CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-11 Vetoed on 07/11/2016 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1332).
HB1997	Pass	Implements the recommendation of the Hawaii Agriculture Workforce Advisory Board to create an agriculture workforce development pipeline initiative to conduct training on all islands for teachers and school administrators in agricultural self-suffici... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-08 Act 229, 07/07/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1331).
HB1999	Pass	Establishes within the Livestock Revitalization Program a grant program for Qualified Feed Developers. Appropriates funds for the Feed Developer Grant Program and reimbursements to Qualified Producers for feed costs. (HB1999 CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-07 Act 221, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1323).
HB2169	Pass	Clarifies the supervision requirements for licensure of clinical social workers, including permitting the option to fulfill all or part of the face-to-face supervision requirements through supervision via a video conference service that is compliant ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-07 Act 212, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1314).
HB2090	Pass	Streamlines the operations of the Office of the Assistant Registrar of the Land Court by removing the requirement that the Assistant Registrar certify uncertified certificates of title for fee time share interests. (HB2090 CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-07 Act 215, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1317).
HB2036	Pass	Establishes an automatic ninety day extension of the conservation district permit decision deadline beyond the time necessary to complete an environmental impact statement or contested case hearing, if required. (HB2036 CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-07 Act 216, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1318).
HB2391	Pass	Defines circumstances under which the Director of Public Safety may release certain misdemeanants from community correctional centers. Requires the Director of Public Safety to submit a report to the Legislature regarding certain information regardin... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-07 Act 217, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1319).
HB1733	Pass	Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to review an application for renewal of a commercial permit for small boat harbors that is received at least sixty days prior to expiration, and renew the permit or inform the applicant of any rea... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-07 Act 219, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1321).
HB1726	Pass	Establishes that first degree murder includes the circumstance in which a defendant intentionally or knowingly causes the death of a person whom the defendant restrained for use as a shield or held as a hostage or for ransom or reward. (HB1726 CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-07 Act 214, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1316).
HB1170	Pass	Revises statutory provisions relating to the regulation of geothermal and mineral resources under chapters 171 and 182, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to provide clarity and consistency. (SD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-07 Act 220, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1322).
HB1578	Pass	Establishes the offense of theft of urn as a class C felony. Requires scrap dealers to follow the same requirements regarding a written statement for the purchase of an urn as they do for the purchase of copper or a beer keg. (HB1578 CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-06 Act 199, 07/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1301).
HB1902	Pass	Replaces the offense of Promoting Prostitution in the First Degree with Sex Trafficking to be classified as a violent crime and a class A felony. Requires proof of negligence as to the age of the victim when a person commits the offense of sex traffi... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-06 Act 206, 07/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1308).
HB1807	Pass	Authorizes reserve and national guard members to receive paid military leave while on inactive-duty training. (HB1807 CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-06 Act 201, 07/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1303).
HB1041	Pass	Establishes the Game Management Advisory Commission to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. (HB1041 CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-06 Act 210, 07/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1312).
HB1753	Pass	Requires registration, inspections, and number plates for mopeds. (HB1753 CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-06 Act 200, 07/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1302).
HB2772	Pass	Requires UH to train employees and students on sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking policies, appoint a confidential advocate at each campus, designate all faculty members as responsible employees under ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-06 Act 208, 07/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1310).
HB1907	Pass	Requires all law enforcement agencies and departments charged with maintenance, storage, and preservation of sexual assault evidence collection kits to conduct an inventory of all stored kits and report to the Attorney General. Requires the Departmen... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-06 Act 207, 07/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1309).
HB1897	Pass	Ensures that all insurers in the State, including health benefits plans under chapter 87A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, provide insurance coverage for sexually transmitted disease screenings, including screenings for human immunodeficiency virus and acqu... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-06 Act 204, 07/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1306).
HB2489	Pass	Appropriates funds for the establishment of a veterans services counselor IV position within the Office of Veterans' Services to assist all veterans, with a primary focus on female veterans and for the Vietnam veterans fiftieth anniversary commemorat... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2016-07-06 Act 209, 07/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1311).