| HB943 | Pass | Establishes provisions concerning nondepository trust companies, including powers and duties, yearly assessment calculations, and paid-in-capital and surplus requirements. Appropriates funds to the division of financial institutions to administer non...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-29
Act 105, on 06/28/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1207). |
| SB1100 | Pass | Adopts the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Insurance Data Security Model Law to establish insurance data security standards for Hawaii insurance licensees. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-29
Act 112, on 06/28/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214). |
| SB1098 | Pass | Adopts certain provisions of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Producer Licensing Model Act, Public Adjuster Licensing Model Act, Reinsurance Intermediary Model Act, and Independent Adjuster Licensing Model Guidelines to provide co...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-29
Act 111, on 06/28/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1213). |
| SB1053 | Pass | Expands the eligibility of organizations that can receive Communitybased Economic Development (CBED) technical assistance from not just community-based organizations (non-profits), but also includes businesses, particularly those that currently have ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-29
Act 109, on 06/28/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1211). |
| SB1102 | Pass | Allows mixed martial arts promoters to compensate contestants and their managers in cash. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-29
Act 113, on 06/28/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1215). |
| SB159 | Pass | Makes an application for voter registration part of all state identification card and driver's license applications. Requires qualified applicants to choose to be registered to vote. Requires updating of names and addresses of qualified applicants wh...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-29
Act 126, on 06/28/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1228). |
| SB1196 | Pass | Amends the due date for employers to file the wage and tax statement from the last day of February to January 31 following the close of the calendar year. Imposes a penalty on employers that fail to timely furnish and file the wage and tax statement....
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-29
Act 115, on 06/28/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1217). |
| HB1062 | Pass | Clarifies the validity period for a commercial learner's permit. Adds a requirement for certain commercial driver's license applicants to complete an entry-level driver training course before taking other required tests for licensure. (SD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-29
Act 123, on 06/28/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1225). |
| SB932 | Pass | Establishes the clean energy and energy efficiency revolving loan fund. Repeals the building energy efficiency revolving loan fund. Authorizes moneys in the green infrastructure special fund to be used to finance the option to purchase solar energy s...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-29
Act 107, on 06/28/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1209). |
| HB1081 | Pass | Requires the department of transportation and each county's transportation department to maintain a priority list of sidewalk installation and pedestrian improvement projects and to publish the priority list on their respective websites. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-29
Act 125, on 06/28/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1227). |
| SB1340 | Pass | Authorizes the Hawaii medical board to license emergency ambulance service personnel. Creates an additional licensure category for emergency medical technicians 1 who are certified at a higher practice level than emergency medical technicians but do ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-29
Act 119, on 06/28/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1221). |
| SB320 | Pass | Requires each tax return preparer to have a valid preparer tax identification number issued by the Internal Revenue Service and to furnish the preparer's tax identification number on any return or claim for refund prepared for compensation if require...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-28
Act 096, on 06/25/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1198). |
| SB225 | Pass | Specifies that the cost of regional infrastructure improvements made by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation may be assessed against transit-oriented development projects specially benefiting from the improvements, as determined by ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-28
Act 095, on 06/25/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1197). |
| HB1041 | Pass | Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of 12/31/2020. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-28
Act 089, on 06/25/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1191). |
| HB1086 | Pass | Provides veterinarians who provide emergency care to an animal immunity from civil liability in the absence of gross negligence. Provides veterinarians who render emergency treatment when there is no veterinarian-client-patient relationship immunity ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-28
Act 091, on 06/25/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1193). |
| SB489 | Pass | Increases the maximum area for each agricultural shade cloth structure, cold frame, and greenhouse that could qualify the structure for an exemption from building permit and building code requirements. Effective 1/1/2022. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-28
Act 100, on 06/25/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1202). |
| HB1043 | Pass | Amends chapter 237D, HRS, relating to the transient accommodations tax, to repeal the misdemeanor criminal penalty for failing to register under that chapter and replace it with a monetary fine structure; replace certain references to "operator" or "...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-28
Act 090, on 06/25/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1192). |
| SB324 | Pass | Clarifies the definition of the practice of medicine to provide uniformity of practice for both medical physicians and osteopathic physicians. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-28
Act 097, on 06/25/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1199). |
| SB506 | Pass | Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for long-term debt restructuring of Wahiawa General Hospital. (HD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-28
Act 101, on 06/25/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1203). |
| SB186 | Pass | Disallows the enforcement of a re-recorded homeowners' association restriction if the restriction prohibits bona fide agricultural uses and activities on agricultural land. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-28
Act 094, on 06/25/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1196). |
| SB766 | Pass | Allows a penalty of up to $5,000 for the fourth or subsequent violations of the motor carrier law within one calendar year. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-28
Act 104, on 06/25/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1206). |
| HB1352 | Pass | Requires the Office of Planning to submit a report to the Legislature containing: (1) an inventory of lands within the State that are leased to or controlled by the federal government; (2) any known contaminants or environmental hazards associated wi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-28
Act 093, on 06/25/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1195). |
| SB329 | Pass | Shortens the notice period from sixty days to thirty days for a board to sell, store, donate, or dispose of personalty when the identity and address of the owner are known. Removes the publication requirement and permits the board of directors of a c...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-28
Act 098, on 06/25/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1200). |
| HB1333 | Pass | Requires the Hawaii natural energy institute, in consultation with the department of health, to conduct a comprehensive study to determine best practices for disposal, recycling, or secondary use of clean energy products in the State. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-28
Act 092, on 06/25/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1194). |
| SB599 | Pass | Beginning 7/1/2024, requires massage therapy licensees to complete twelve hours of continuing education within the twoyear period preceding the renewal date, of which two hours shall include first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or other emergenc...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-28
Act 102, on 06/25/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1204). |
| SB384 | Pass | Clarifies that filing fees for tax appeals are nonrefundable and that no deposits are required for tax appeals. Effective 1/1/2022. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-28
Act 099, on 06/25/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1201). |
| SB696 | Pass | Extends the date on which the temporary commission on the thirteenth festival of pacific arts shall cease to exist to August 31, 2025. Permits less than a quorum of commission members to discuss matters relating to official board business outside a c...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-28
Act 103, on 06/25/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1205). |
| HB930 | Pass | Exempts the employees' retirement system from disclosing under chapter 92F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, certain types of alternative investment fund information. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-25
Act 071, on 06/24/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1173). |
| HB149 | Pass | Clarifies that cards issued by a county for the purposes of paying transit fares and county fees and other uses are not subject to the State's unfair and deceptive practices regulations related to gift certificates. Effective 1/1/2022. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-25
Act 076, on 06/24/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1178). |
| HB200 | Pass | Appropriates funds for the operating and capital improvement budget of the Executive Branch for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-25
Act 088, on 06/24/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1190). |
| HB599 | Pass | Clarifies that planned community associations may conduct meetings remotely consistent with the Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act. Authorizes condominium associations to conduct electronic meetings and electronic, machine, or mail voting during a sta...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-25
Act 083, on 06/24/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1185). |
| HB471 | Pass | Makes permanent the regulation of behavior analysts. Effective 06/29/21. (SD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-25
Act 080, on 06/24/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1182). |
| SB828 | Pass | Grants exclusive original jurisdiction in matters of divorce to the family court of the circuit in which an applicant is domiciled at the time the application is filed. Repeals the requirement that a person be domiciled or physically present in the S...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-25
Act 069, on 06/24/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1171). |
| HB941 | Pass | Allows the public utilities commission to use electronic filing processes and similar practices. Requires the public utilities commission to conform its electronic forms and electronic filing processes to comply with the Americans with Disabilities A...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-25
Act 072, on 06/24/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1174). |
| HB286 | Pass | Authorizes the Department of Taxation to require real estate investment trusts to notify the department of its presence within the State and to report the assets and revenues generated annually. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2021. (S...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-25
Act 078, on 06/24/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1180). |
| HB670 | Pass | Authorizes a court to order the forfeiture of one-half of the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) 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 ind...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-25
Act 084, on 06/24/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1186). |
| HB1142 | Pass | Allocates three cents of the barrel tax to fund the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging systems. Establishes a subaccount in the public utilities commission special fund for the EV charging system rebate program. Reallocates a portion of t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-25
Act 075, on 06/24/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1177). |
| HB561 | Pass | Requires the public utilities commission to determine whether analysis of the effect of the State's reliance on fossil fuels is necessary for proceedings involving water, wastewater, or telecommunications providers on an individual basis. Provides th...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-25
Act 082, on 06/24/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1184). |
| SB834 | Pass | Establishes the offense of importation, sale, or possession of one or more childlike sex dolls. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-25
Act 067, on 06/24/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1169). |
| HB824 | Pass | Requires any express carrier company, common or contract carrier, except water carriers as defined and regulated by the Surface Transportation Board of the United States, or other person that transports liquor from outside the State for delivery in t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-25
Act 085, on 06/24/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1187). |
| HB887 | Pass | Creates a separate offense for those who provide anything of value to engage in sexual conduct with another. Specifies that the offense of sex trafficking may be prosecuted at any time. Specifies that sex trafficking includes advancing or profiting f...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-25
Act 068, on 06/24/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1170). |
| HB1298 | Pass | Transfers to the general fund the excess balances of various non-general funds from various state departments and agencies. Requires each department to annually submit to the Legislature program measures, costs elements, and accounting reports for al...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-25
Act 087, on 06/24/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1189). |
| HB869 | Pass | Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Luana Kai A Life Plan Community with the development and operation of a continuing care retirement community. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-25
Act 086, on 06/24/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1188). |
| HB631 | Pass | Provides courts with greater discretion to adjust the payment of fees or fines for violations of certain traffic offenses based on the person's inability to pay or financial circumstances. Decreases the imprisonment term to contumacious nonpayment ra...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-25
Act 081, on 06/24/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1183). |
| HB552 | Pass | Part I: Establishes clean ground transportation goals for state agencies to achieve a one hundred per cent light-duty motor vehicles zero-emission fleet by December 31, 2035. Part II: Authorizes the department of accounting and general services to ap...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-25
Act 074, on 06/24/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1176). |
| HB424 | Pass | Requires all agencies of the State, when renting a vehicle on behalf of a state employee conducting official government business, to adopt a preference for renting electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles; provided that such a vehicle is suitable for the...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-25
Act 073, on 06/24/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1175). |
| HB929 | Pass | Clarifies benefits to alternate payees, advisory review determinations of Hawaii domestic relations orders and the priority of multiple orders. Applies to domestic relations orders submitted on or after its effective date. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-25
Act 070, on 06/24/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1172). |
| HB352 | Pass | Clarifies that the secondhand dealers law applies to a secondhand dealer's operation of an automated recycling kiosk that only accepts handheld electronic devices for recycling. Specifies the retention requirements for secondhand dealers that operate...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-25
Act 079, on 06/24/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1181). |
| HB247 | Pass | Amends certain land subdivision and condominium property regime laws related to agricultural land, as recommended pursuant to Act 278, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019, to ensure certain condominium property regime projects within the agricultural distric...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-25
Act 077, on 06/24/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1179). |
| HB78 | Pass | Eliminates the requirement for a public utility to seek approval from the public utilities commission for the underground construction of high-voltage electric transmission lines if certain conditions are met. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-24
Act 065, 06/23/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1166). |
