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SB2676Engross

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Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goal 15, Life on Land. (SB2676 HD1)
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2018-03-16
To House Economic Development & Business Committee
SB2668Engross

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Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goal Seven, affordable and clean energy. (SB2668 HD1)
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2018-03-16
To House Economic Development & Business Committee
SB2782Engross

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Specifies that certain government records containing beneficiaries' personal information maintained by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands are not required to be publicly disclosed or made open to inspection pursuant to public records requests and ...
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2018-03-16
To House Judiciary Committee
SB3086Engross

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Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to partner with the United States Department of Energy to establish an Office of Science National Laboratory in the Kalaeloa Community Development District. (SD1)
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2018-03-16
To House Economic Development & Business Committee
HB2558Engross

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Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism for the expansion of Creative Lab Hawaii immersive programs and staff. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (SD1)
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2018-03-16
To Senate Ways and Means Committee
SB2664Engross

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Codifies sustainable development Goals 1 and 3 based on the United Nations' Global Goals into the Hawaii State Planning Act. (SB2664 HD1)
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2018-03-16
To House Judiciary Committee
SB2977Engross

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Directs the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to assess the effects of transportation in the tourism industry on climate change and publish a report of its findings. Appropriates moneys. (SB2977 HD1)
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2018-03-16
To House Tourism Committee
HB2570Engross

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Establishes a three-year pilot project to require the Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the counties having a population more than one-hundred eighty thousand but less than two hundred fifty thousand, to identify housing subdivision r...
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2018-03-16
To Senate Transportation and Energy Committee
SB3049Engross

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Assesses a $10 motor vehicle importation fee for each motor vehicle that is imported into the State, due to the county that is the final destination of the vehicle. Provides that revenue from the motor vehicle importation fee shall be expended for th...
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2018-03-16
To House Transportation Committee
SB2735Engross

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Statutorily establishes the Director of the Office of Information Practices' term for 6 years and thereafter until a successor is appointed, and sets the Director's salary at a fixed amount. Makes an appropriation to the Office of Information Practic...
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2018-03-16
To House Judiciary Committee
SB2717Engross

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Establishes a grant program and special fund to assist lessees on Hawaiian home lands with cesspool upgrade, conversion, or connection costs. Establishes that a recipient of a cesspool upgrade grant shall not be eligible for the cesspool upgrade, con...
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2018-03-16
To House Energy & Environmental Protection Committee
SB2228Engross

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Authorizes a court to order the forfeiture of Employees' Retirement System benefits of an ERS member, former member, or retirant upon conviction of the individual for a felony related to the State or county employment of the individual. Authorizes de...
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2018-03-16
To House Judiciary Committee
SB2648Engross

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Permits neighbor island members to receive per diem compensation and compensation for travel expenses. Clarifies the ability of the commissioners of the Public Utility Commission to appoint and employ staff. Establishes a task force to examine the op...
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2018-03-16
To House Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee
SB2077Engross

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Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to enter into the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact (Compact) or similar agreement for mutual assistance in the enforcement of wildlife laws within one year of the effective date of this...
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2018-03-16
To House Judiciary Committee
SB2674Engross

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Codifies Goal 13 of the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impact. (SB2674 HD1)
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2018-03-16
To House Economic Development & Business Committee
SB3028Engross

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Requires certain amounts of child support moneys collected by the Department of Human Services (DHS) for public assistance of a child to pass through to the family receiving the public assistance. Requires DHS to disregard passed through child suppor...
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2018-03-16
To House Judiciary Committee
HB1960Engross

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Appropriates funds to support the planning and participation of the Hawaii aquaculture industry in the Aquaculture America 2020 conference. (HB1960 HD2)
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2018-03-16
To Senate Economic Development, Tourism, and Technology Committee
SB2863Engross

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Establishes the offense of criminal property damage to property of another holding historical significance to Native Hawaiians. Requires a mandatory training for any person committing this offense. Requires public employees who commit this offense to...
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2018-03-16
To House Judiciary Committee
SB2655Engross

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Establishes licensure requirements for school psychologists to be administered by the Board of Psychology. Requires all school psychologists to be licensed by July 1, 2021. Increases the composition of the Board of Psychology to include two school ps...
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2018-03-16
To House Intrastate Commerce Committee
SB2672Engross

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Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goal Eleven, Sustainable Cities and Communities. (SB2672 HD1)
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2018-03-16
To House Economic Development & Business Committee
SB2427Engross

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Establishes a temporary Law Enforcement Working Group to recommend certification and de-certification requirements for state and county law enforcement officers who carry firearms and badges and have arrest authority. Prohibits law enforcement office...
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2018-03-16
To House Judiciary Committee
HB1559Engross

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Appropriates funds to DBEDT in each of fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 to provide guidance and support regarding the FDA's industry guidance on the use of color additives, as applied to sea salt products cultivated or produced in Hawaii. Effecti...
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
SB909Engross

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Addresses deficiencies in Hawaii's fuel shortage response and energy emergency (energy assurance) statutes; provides policy guidance on preparing for, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating against any actual or potential energy supply disrup...
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
SB717Engross

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Establishes a temporary program to clean up state real property after the departure of persons who have illegally camped or lodged on state real property. Requires the Governor to designate the state executive department responsible for the program. ...
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
HB1469Engross

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Establishes procedures for designating public land redevelopment districts, planning committees, district redevelopment plans, and designated redevelopment district revolving funds. Establishes powers and duties of planning committees. Modifies publi...
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
SB478Engross

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Allows a county council member to provide other council members with government records that are public record and created by persons who are not members or employees of the county council, subject to certain conditions. (SB478 HD1)
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
HB206Engross

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Establishes a prepaid wireless E911 surcharge of 1.5 per cent of prepaid wireless service purchased at the point of sale. Allows sellers to deduct and retain 3 per cent of the surcharges collected to offset administrative expenses, but requires selle...
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
HB492Engross

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Appropriates moneys from the general fund for two specialist II positions within the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD1)
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
HB1410Engross

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Repeals the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund and appropriates an equal amount of general funds to the Department of Health for emergency medical services. Appropriates funds for community paramedic services. Effective 7/1/2090. (SD2)
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
HB696Engross

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Part I: changes the name of the board of dental examiners to the board of dentistry and dental hygiene; beginning on 7/1/2018, changes the board composition by increasing dental hygienist representation and ensuring Oahu and neighbor island represent...
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
HB2147Engross

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Establishes a pre-arrest diversion pilot project for individuals with mental health or substance abuse challenges who allegedly commit nonviolent, nonfelony offenses on state property. Appropriates funds. (HB2147 HD2)
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2018-03-15
To Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs Committee
HB243Engross

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Repeals chapter 514A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to condominium property regimes, and ensures that all condominiums in the State are governed under chapter 514B, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to condominiums. Effective January 1, 2019. (SD...
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
SB502Engross

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Removes discriminatory requirements for mandatory insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures to create parity of coverage for same-sex couples, unmarried women, and male-female couples for whom male infertility is the relevant factor. (S...
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
SB249Engross

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Reduces the percentage of average final compensation used to calculate the retirement allowance for a member who first earned credited service as a judge after June 30, 2050, to two per cent. (SB249 HD1)
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
HB1536Engross

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Clarifies that the BOA has the power to acquire property by eminent domain for the construction and maintenance of water facilities that convey, distribute, and transmit water for agricultural uses, but not for domestic use. Amends the definition of ...
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
HB592Engross

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Extends the sunset date of the Alternative Energy Research and Development Pilot Program to June 30, 2019. Appropriates funds for the Program. (SD1)
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
HB588Engross

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Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2018-2019 to maintain the initial staff positions that are necessary to develop and manage the Heeia National Estuarine Research Reserve and its programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
SB987Engross

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Expands the uses and application of the transaction fee for filings in the Bureau of Conveyances authorized under Act 120, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009. Clarifies that the transaction fee shall be repealed on the effective date of administrative rules...
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
SB602Engross

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Repeals the requirement that a disabled veteran be in receipt of disability retirement pay from the armed forces to be exempt from the payment of annual vehicle registration fees. (SB602 HD1)
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
SB925Engross

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Appropriates and authorizes funds for fiscal biennium 2017-2019 for collective bargaining cost items, salary increases, and other cost adjustments for collective bargaining unit (13) and their excluded counterparts. (SB925 HD1)
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
SB522Engross

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Requires Department of Human Services (DHS) registered or licensed child care facilities to: (1) Place any child less than a year old on the child's back to sleep; (2) Discuss the Safe Sleep Policy with the child's parent or legal guardian before the...
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
HB930Engross

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Creates and appropriates funds for Erin's Law Task Force to review policies, programs, and curricula for educating public school students about sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention, and report recommendations for the establishment of a program...
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
SB511Engross

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Requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to post on its website, reports of child care facility inspections beginning with inspections occurring on January 1, 2019, and suspected or actual complaint violations, including DHS's findings and cor...
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
HB223Engross

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Allows a landlord or landlord's agent to charge an application screening fee as part of the applicant screening process for renting residential property. Limits the amount that may be charged for an application screening fee. Requires the landlord or...
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
HB620Engross

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Appropriates funds to support the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
SB603Engross

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Requires report to Legislature on solitary confinement in Hawaii and Arizona correctional facilities that house Hawaii inmates. Requires Department of Public Safety to expand the environmental impact statement process for potential sites for the Oahu...
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
HB889Engross

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Increases the cap on the pesticide use revolving fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
HB1584Engross

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Requires the counties to make recommendations for important agricultural lands by 6/30/2019 or forfeit that right to the Land Use Commission. Extends the period to claim important agricultural land qualified agricultural cost tax credits by 10 years ...
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
SB1148Enroll

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Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority to develop a transit-oriented development (TOD) zone improvement program to foster community development by strategically investing in public facilities. Appropriates funds to HCDA for staff necessa...
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
SB1150Engross

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Requires the University of Hawaii to conduct a study on the effects of sunscreen on Hawaii's coral reefs and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SB1150 HD3)
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2018-03-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).
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