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SB2196PassEstablishes the law enforcement officer independent review board within the department of the attorney general to investigate incidents of officer-involved death. Appropriates funds for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Effective July 1, 2017. Repeals June ...
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2016-06-30
Act 161, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1263).
SB2812PassAmends Hawaii's charitable registration and solicitation law to require affirmative disclosures to donors by professional solicitors; clarify exemptions from registration; authorize the Department of the Attorney General to issue cease and desist ord...
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2016-06-30
Act 163, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1265).
SB2298PassAdopts the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, which provides authority to plan for the management and disposition of digital assets. (CD1)
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2016-06-30
Act 162, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1264).
SB2854PassMakes various amendments in the Insurance Code relating to property insurance, market conduct, insurance premium taxes, insurance contracts, accident and health or sickness insurance, claim filing, captive insurance companies, duty to respond, mental...
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2016-06-30
Act 141, on 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1243).
SB2981PassRecognizes American Sign Language as a world language, and allows public school students who pass courses in American Sign Language to receive credit toward world language graduation requirements. (CD1)
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2016-06-30
Act 152, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1254).
SB2561PassEstablishes a goal of developing or vesting the development of at least 22,500 affordable rental housing units ready for occupancy between 01/01/17 and 12/31/26. Establishes a temporary special action team on rental housing to make recommendations to...
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2016-06-30
Act 127, on 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1229).
SB2108PassAmends the definition of "criminal process" to include administrative subpoenas issued by the attorney general and county prosecutors for the purposes of production of records. (CD1)
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2016-06-30
Act 160, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1262).
SB2673PassRequires a travel agency that sells activities individually or as part of a tour package to register as an activity desk. (CD1)
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2016-06-30
Act 148, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1250).
SB2647PassProhibits the sale, offer to sell, purchase, trade, possession with intent to sell, or barter of any part or product from various animal and marine species. Provides exceptions to this prohibition, including for traditional cultural practices protect...
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2016-06-24
Act 125, on 06/23/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1226).
SB2954PassAuthorizes county police departments to enroll firearms applicants and individuals who are registering their firearms into a criminal record monitoring service used to alert police when an owner of a firearm is arrested for a criminal offense anywher...
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2016-06-23
Act 108, 06/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1209).
SB2850PassAmends laws pertaining to mortgage loan originators and mortgage loan servicers by clarifying the applicable scope of each chapter, making terminology more consistent across both chapters, and updating references to and provisions implementing contro...
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2016-06-23
Act 122, 06/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1223).
SB1311PassExempts a licensed or credentialed practitioner practicing within the practitioner's own recognized scope of practice from licensure and certification requirements. Temporarily exempts from the licensing requirements for the practice of behavior anal...
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2016-06-23
Act 107, 06/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1208).
SB2670PassReduces the surcharge on the license fee and renewal fee for behavior analysts from $100 to $50. Temporarily exempts from the licensing requirements for the practice of behavior analysis direct support workers who provide Medicaid home and community-...
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2016-06-23
Act 123, 06/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1224).
SB2540PassAuthorizes the Governor, with the assistance of the Director of Health, to negotiate with any person for the development or expansion of a forensic facility of the Department of Health. Provides for an extended review and comment period for an enviro...
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2016-06-22
Act 090, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1191).
SB2861PassRepeals the Joint Formulary Advisory Committee established by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Allows the Board of Nursing to be the sole authority that determines the exclusionary formulary for qualified advanced practice registered ...
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2016-06-22
Act 092, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1193).
SB2823PassAuthorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors to set the salary of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Executive Director in an amount not to exceed the salary of the Director of Business, Eco...
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2016-06-22
Act 091, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1192).
SB2910PassClarifies the Lieutenant Governor's rulemaking authority relating to commissioners of deeds. Authorizes the Lieutenant Governor to assess and collect fees and administrative fines. Clarifies that the Lieutenant Governor is responsible for the commiss...
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2016-06-21
Act 078, 06/20/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1179).
SB2131PassClarifies that naphtha fuel, used in a power-generating facility, is subject to the fuel tax at a rate of 2 cents per gallon retroactive to January 1, 2016. Clarifies the deposit requirements of the high technology special fund. (CD1)
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2016-06-21
Act 076, 06/20/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1177).
SB2845PassAppropriates funds for fiscal year 20162017 to repay prior general fund cash advances for the purchase of lands of the former Kapalama Military Reservation and for the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. (CD1)
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2016-06-21
Act 077, 06/20/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1178).
SB2392PassTakes steps to reduce opioid-related drug related overdoses in the State by encouraging the use of opioid antagonists to assist individuals experiencing or at risk of experiencing an opioid-related drug overdose. (CD1)
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2016-06-17
Act 068, on 06/16/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1169).
SB2453PassAuthorizes the court to require a person who violates certain laws pertaining to aquatic resources to: (1) complete an aquatic resources educational class administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) in addition to or in lieu o...
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2016-06-17
Act 067, on 06/16/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1168).
SCR70PassRequesting The Office Of Elections To Provide A Status Update On The Implementation Of Hawaii's New Voter Registration System.
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2016-06-10
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-10-16.
SB2807PassConsolidates the Office of Information Management and Technology and the Information and Communication Services Division of the Department of Accounting and General Services, including all related information technology functions, in the Office of En...
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2016-06-08
Act 058, on 06/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1159).
SB3110PassRequires that the fiscal year 2015-2016 appropriation to DBEDT for HTDC to provide grants to businesses with a federal small business innovation research phase II or III award shall lapse by June 30, 2017, and not at the end of fiscal year 2015-2016....
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2016-06-08
Act 066, on 06/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1167).
SB2555PassAppropriates funds into the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund for fiscal year 2015-2016 to comply with Article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution, which requires, under certain economic conditions, that the legislature provide a tax cre...
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2016-06-08
Act 064, on 06/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1165).
SB2121PassRepeals the June 30, 2016, sunset date of limited statutory exemptions from open meeting requirements which permit county council members to attend public meetings of other boards or community groups. Requires the county councils to submit annual rep...
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2016-06-08
Act 056, on 06/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1157).
SB2213PassContinues the nursing facility sustainability program for one additional year. Appropriates funds out of the nursing facility sustainability program special fund for fiscal year 2016-2017. (CD1)
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2016-06-08
Act 059, on 06/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1160).
SB3109PassRequires that the fiscal year 2015-2016 appropriation to HTDC for the manufacturing development program shall lapse by 6/30/17 and not at the end of fiscal year 2015-2016. Appropriates funds for the manufacturing development program for the 2016-2017...
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2016-06-08
Act 065, on 06/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1166).
SB2330PassExtends the hospital sustainability program for an additional year. Amends the purposes for which moneys in the hospital sustainability program special fund, may be used. Amends the assessment schedule, scope of application, and rates of the hospital...
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2016-06-08
Act 060, on 06/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1161).
SCR17PassAuthorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Makaha, Waianae, Oahu, For The Maintenance And Repair Of The Existing Seawall, And For The Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvem...
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2016-06-02
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.
SCR14PassAuthorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Kaipapau, Koolauloa, Oahu, For The Maintenance And Repair Of The Existing Rock Seawall, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Impro...
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2016-06-02
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.
SCR164PassRequesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism, In Consultation With The Department Of Budget And Finance, And Department Of Taxation, To Conduct A Study On The Economic Impact Of Granting An Exemption For The Sale Of Goods ...
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2016-06-02
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.
SCR16PassAuthorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Maintenance And Repair Of The Existing Seawall And Steps, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Im...
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2016-06-02
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.
SCR63PassUrging The State To Establish An Annual Statewide Clean-up Day On April 22 To Coincide With Earth Day And Celebrate And Honor Hawaii's Environment And Natural Resources.
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2016-06-02
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.
SCR81PassEstablishing A Task Force To Plan And Coordinate The Celebration Of The Fiftieth Anniversary Of The Hawaii State Capitol.
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2016-06-02
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.
SCR49PassUrging The Department Of Health To Endorse The "screen At 23" Campaign That Screens Adult Asian Americans For Type 2 Diabetes At A Body Mass Index Of 23.
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2016-06-02
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.
SCR9PassAuthorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Heeia, Koolaupoko, Oahu, For The Use, Construction, Maintenance, And Repair Of The Existing Boat Dock Constructed Thereon.
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2016-06-02
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.
SCR15PassAuthorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Kaneohe, Koolaupoko, Oahu, For The Maintenance And Repair Of The Existing Pier, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements ...
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2016-06-02
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.
SCR18PassAuthorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Sand Island, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Use, Maintenance, Improvement, And Replacement Of The Existing Floating Dock.
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2016-06-02
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.
SCR138PassRequesting The Tax Review Commission To Evaluate The Impacts Of General Excise And Use Tax Increases Proposed During The Regular Session Of 2016 And General Excise Tax Pyramiding As Applied To Transient Accommodations.
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2016-06-02
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.
SCR32PassRequesting The Governor To Rename A Section Of Kapule Highway In The County Of Kauai As The Kauai Veterans Memorial Highway.
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2016-06-02
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.
SCR71PassDesignating April 28, 2016, As "workers' Memorial Day" In Hawaii In Memory Of Workers Killed, Injured, Or Disabled In The Workplace.
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2016-06-02
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.
SCR19PassAuthorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Kukuiula, Koloa, Kauai, For The Maintenance And Repair Of The Existing Rock Seawall, And For The Use, Maintenance, And Repair Of The Existing Im...
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2016-06-02
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.
SCR85PassAffirming Support Of Planned Parenthood, Recognizing Its Vital Role In Providing Health Care, And Denouncing Violence Towards Abortion Providers And Their Patients.
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2016-06-02
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.
SCR33PassRequesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Assist The State In Negotiating With The Federal Government For The Acquisition Of The Federal Detention Center, Honolulu.
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2016-06-02
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.
SCR125PassExpressing Endorsement And Support For A Unique And Aggressive Approach By The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Use Durable And Temporary Geo-synthetic Materials As Necessary For The Protection Of The Kaanapali Beach Walk From Shoreline Ha...
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2016-06-02
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.
SCR7PassAuthorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waiohuli-keokea (kihei), Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii, For The Use, Maintenance, And Repair Of The Existing Seawall Constructed Thereon.
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2016-06-02
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.
SCR59PassRequesting The Tax Review Commission To Study Conformity Of State Income Tax Law With The Internal Revenue Code As It Relates To The Standard Deduction And Personal Exemption.
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2016-06-02
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.
SCR106PassRecognizing The Month Of September As Sepsis Awareness Month In Hawaii, And The Thirteenth Day In September Of Every Year As Hawaii Sepsis Day.
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2016-06-02
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.
SCR45PassAuthorizing Amendment Of Perpetual Non-exclusive Easement For Maintenance And Repair Of Existing Seawall And Landscaping Of Easement Area At Lahaina On The Island Of Maui.
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2016-06-02
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.
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