| HB2670 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to create a local produce dollar-for-dollar matching program for beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 681). |
| HB2007 | Engross
Sine Die | Amends the definition of "aircraft" under section 237-24.9, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to remove language that limits the definition to craft that operate with 2 or more jet engine, thereby expanding the types of aircraft eligible for the aircraft serv...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 10:00AM in conference room 225. |
| HB2046 | Engross
Sine Die | Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for outreach and education efforts in West Hawaii county regarding the detection and treatment of little fire ants. Restructures the Hawaii Invasive Species Council as the Hawaii Invasive Species Au...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 679). |
| SB2585 | Engross
Sine Die | Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate student assistants employed by the University of Hawaii. (SB2585 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 681). |
| HB2300 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires the University of Hawaii to submit a report to the Legislature within thirty days of certain appropriation transfers or changes between programs. Effective 7/1/2030. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 681). |
| SB2972 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to allocate 10 percent of revenues collected from commercial properties within the Banyan Drive redevelopment area to the Banyan Drive Hawaii Redevelopment Agency. Appropriates funds to the Agency...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 681). |
| SB2337 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires that all state and county agency contractors that dispose of liquid or solid waste provide a receipt that the waste was received and disposed of at a licensed facility or an appropriate farm or construction site before full payment is made f...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 681). |
| HB2656 | Engross
Sine Die | Establishes a small craft beer producer income tax credit. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2112. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2018. (SD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 682). |
| SB2472 | Engross
Sine Die | Establishes the Homeownership Housing Revolving Fund to provide loans or grants for affordable housing projects or units in projects that are allocated low-income housing credits or that are funded by certain federal programs or agencies. Makes an ap...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 2:00PM in conference room 325. |
| SB2609 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires certain information on the financial disclosure statements deemed to be public records for non-paid volunteer members of state boards and commissions under section 85-7(d)(8), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to be redacted. (SB2609 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
The conference committee deferred the measure. |
| SB3087 | Engross
Sine Die | Appropriates moneys to the Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) to fund the federal Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center efforts to address issues and concerns of the Hawaii Papaya Industry Association. Requires the Auditor to conduct a m...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 10:00AM in conference room 224. |
| SB974 | Engross
Sine Die | Limits the exemption from parking fees to drivers with a disability who are unable to operate a parking meter or pay station because of the driver's disability and who display a distinguishing parking device, code, permit, or decal. Clarifies time li...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 3:30PM in conference room 225. |
| HB2105 | Engross
Sine Die | Appropriates moneys to the Department of Agriculture to support local food production projects in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-27-18 10:05AM in conference room 224. |
| HB1883 | Engross
Sine Die | Establishes a two-year Agricultural Theft and Vandalism Pilot Project to examine the effectiveness of prosecuting agricultural theft and agricultural vandalism in the County of Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Appropriates moneys to the Agribusiness Devel...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 681). |
| SB2494 | Engross
Sine Die | Updates requirements for apprenticeship and licensure of elevator mechanics, including examination, license renewal, continuing education, scope of work, exemptions, remote interaction, and qualifications for licensure. Clarifies powers and duties of...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 682). |
| SB2777 | Engross
Sine Die | Part I: Allows the Department of Defense to recoup operating costs when allowing the use or temporary rental of its facilities by the public, provided that the use or rental does not interfere with any military use. Part II: Appropriates funds for th...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 1:05PM in conference room 016. |
| HB2084 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires HTDC to report on outreach and mentorship assistance to neighbor island innovative small businesses. Appropriates funds for the neighbor island innovation initiative program. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-27-18 2:40PM in conference room 423. |
| HB2508 | Engross
Sine Die | Allows funding for rental or lease of facilities under legislative appropriations and bond authorizations to the State Public Charter School Commission for the design, planning, construction, repair, and maintenance of public charter school improveme...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 1:00PM in conference room 312. |
| HB2249 | Engross
Sine Die | Establishes the Homeland Security and Resiliency Council to assess the resilience of the State's electric grid and other critical infrastructure to natural disasters and other emergencies and make recommendations. Requires the council to report to th...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-27-18 9:30AM in conference room 225. |
| SB2798 | Engross
Sine Die | Creates the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Medicaid Waiver Administrative Claiming Special Fund into which federal moneys may be deposited from the Department of Health's participation in the waiver program. Appropriates funds to support...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 681). |
| HB2426 | Engross
Sine Die | Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the acquisition of certain farm lands in west Kauai by the agribusiness development corporation. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-27-18 10:05AM in conference room 224. |
| HB1647 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires the Department of Human Services to compile information regarding employers with employees who receive public assistance. Requires the Department of Human Services to submit an annual report to the Legislature on the 50 employers with the hi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-27-18 1:45PM in conference room 329. |
| SB2047 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires the Auditor to conduct a performance audit of the Department of Public Safety's mental health services to inmates and pre-trial detainees. Appropriates funds. (SB2047 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 681). |
| HB2162 | Engross
Sine Die | Clarifies that funds for bonuses required by statute or collective bargaining shall not be paid out of a charter school's facilities funding or per-pupil funds. Beginning with fiscal year 2018-2019, requires that such bonuses be separate line items i...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 1:00PM in conference room 312. |
| HB1849 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires police departments to disclose to the Legislature the identity of an officer upon the officer's suspension or discharge. Allows disclosure under the Uniform Information Practices Act of employment misconduct information that results in a cou...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-18 4:00 pm in conference room 329. |
| HB2257 | Engross
Sine Die | Extends the money transmitters act to expressly apply to persons engaged in the transmission of virtual currency. Requires licensees dealing with virtual currency to provide a warning to customers prior to entering into an agreement with the customer...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 682). |
| HB2462 | Engross
Sine Die | Exempts gross proceeds arising from sales of farm equipment and machinery to certain producers of agricultural products from the general excise tax. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 681). |
| SB2424 | Engross
Sine Die | Authorizes the construction and use of micro housing units on Hawaiian home lands approved by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, and leased to native Hawaiian beneficiaries who meet the minimum Hawaiian blood quantum requirement, notwithstanding ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 682). |
| HCR95 | Pass | Requesting The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Regional Boards For Oahu, East Hawaii, West Hawaii, And Kauai To Assess The Availability Of Long-term Care Beds In Each Region And Its Impact On Wait Times For Acute Care Hospital Beds.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-25
Resolution adopted in final form. |
| SB2905 | Engross
Sine Die | Establishes an income tax credit for employers who create on-site early childhood facilities. Establishes and appropriates funds for one On-site Early Childhood Facility Coordinator position. (SB2905 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-25
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-18 2:15PM in conference room 312. |
| HB2393 | Engross
Sine Die | Makes an emergency appropriation to provide funds for the Department of Public Safety for the temporary housing of 248 inmates at a non-state facility during work on a capital improvement project at Halawa Correctional Facility. Effective 7/1/2050. (...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-25
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-18 10:00AM in conference room 016. |
| HB2471 | Engross
Sine Die | Transitions from lump sum deferred deposit transactions to installment-based small dollar loan transactions. Specifies various consumer protection requirements for small dollar loans. Beginning 1/1/2019, requires licensure for small dollar lenders th...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-25
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 835). |
| HCR94 | Pass | Requesting The Development Of A State Information Technology Strategic Plan To Include Data Goals And Objectives.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-25
Resolution adopted in final form. |
| HB2605 | Engross
Sine Die | Allows a transient accommodations broker to register as a tax collection agent for its operators and plan managers. Requires operators and plan managers to provide a statement to the transient accommodations broker confirming compliance with all appl...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-25
Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-26-18 11:30AM in conference room 423. |
| HB1518 | Engross
Sine Die | Provides that an agency may seek a declaratory judgment in circuit court that a requester is a vexatious records requester if the agency demonstrates that the person has established a clear pattern of conduct that amounts to an abuse of a process est...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-25
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 667). |
| HCR86 | Pass | Requests The Department Of Health To Convene A Task Force To Identify Barriers And Solutions To Expanded Water Reuse In The State.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-25
Resolution adopted in final form. |
| SB3100 | Engross
Sine Die | Consolidates the Department of Budget and Finance and the Department of Human Resources Development into the Department of Budget, Finance, and Human Resources. Transfers functions and duties accordingly. Transfers to the Department of Business, Econ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-25
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 2:30PM in conference room 429. |
| HB2012 | Engross
Sine Die | Allocates funds from transient accommodations tax revenues to the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) to implement initiatives, in conjunction with the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association, to address homelessness in tourist and resort areas, as designa...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-25
Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-26-18 11:30AM in conference room 423. |
| HB2178 | Engross
Sine Die | Establishes a $25,000 maximum limit on a cash or protest bond that must be posted for a procurement award protest. Establishes that the prevailing party in an administrative protest hearing is entitled to attorneys' fees and costs. Takes effect on 1/...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-25
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-18 2:30PM in conference room 429. |
| HB2051 | Engross
Sine Die | Appropriates funds for a grant to Weed and Seed Hawaii, Inc., to maintain the weed and seed strategy, which is a collaborative effort to reclaim, restore, and rebuild communities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-25
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-26-18 1:30PM in conference room 329. |
| HB2021 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires the Department of Human Services, in consultation with the Department of Health, to establish a pilot project to procure services from a designated service provider to operate a facility to provide shelter and mental health treatment for hom...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-25
Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-26-18 10:30AM in conference room 325. |
| HB2557 | Engross
Sine Die | Appropriates moneys to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to support the internship and economic development programs of the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems. Inserts a ceiling of $1,000,000 for th...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-25
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-26-18 2:40PM in conference room 423. |
| HCR52 | Pass | Requesting The Auditor To Assess Both The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandated Health Insurance Coverage For The Costs Of Medically Necessary Transportation To The Continental United States For Qualifying Patients.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-25
Resolution adopted in final form. |
| HB1718 | Engross
Sine Die | Provides a nonrefundable tax credit of up to $3,000 per eligible child per taxable year for eligible taxpayers for child care costs for children up to four years of age. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-25
Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-26-18 10:30AM in conference room 325. |
| HCR198 | Pass | Requesting That The Hawaii State Department Of Education Report To The Legislature On Its Compliance With The Patsy Mink Equal Opportunity In Education Act And The Resolution Agreement Between The Hawaii State Department Of Education And The United S...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-25
Resolution adopted in final form. |
| SB2504 | Engross
Sine Die | Cancels the debt owed to the State by the Hawaii Tourism Authority for Convention Center construction costs and related interest. Amends the Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) revenue allocation to the Convention Center Enterprise Special Fund. Estab...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-25
Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-26-18 11:30AM in conference room 423. |
| HB2128 | Engross
Sine Die | Clarifies that clinical victim support services for victims of sexual violence and abuse are a mental health outpatient services benefit required to be covered under health insurance policies offered by health insurers, mutual benefit societies, frat...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-25
Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-26-18 11:00AM in conference room 229. |
| HB2432 | Engross
Sine Die | Imposes the transient accommodations tax on resort fees that are calculated separately from the advertised transient accommodation's rate. Clarifies that the transient accommodations tax shall be calculated based on the gross rental. Amends the formu...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-25
Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-26-18 4:15PM in conference room 423. |
| SB2580 | Engross
Sine Die | Appropriates moneys to the department of accounting and general services to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position for the executive director of the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission. Appropriates moneys to fund the costs incurred...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-25
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-18 11:00AM in conference room 225. |
| HB1969 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in coordination with the Office of Planning and Department of Agriculture, to prepare and periodically update a seafood management study that expands the State's priority on food by including wil...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-25
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-26-18 3:30PM in conference room 423. |
