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SB2081PassEstablishes the Department of Education Commercial Enterprises Revolving Fund for funds to be expended in the operation of commercial enterprises by the Department of Education. (CD1)
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2022-06-27
Act 145, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1246).
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Beginning 7/1/2023, imposes a cap on the costs charged for the reproduction of certain government records; waives the cost of duplication of government records provided to requestors in an electronic format; imposes a cap on costs charged for searchi...
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2022-06-27
Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1216)
SB2624PassRequires the Department of Health to implement a telehealth pilot project and publish an evaluation report on the telehealth pilot project outcomes. Requires the Department to implement and administer a rural health care pilot project to provide phys...
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2022-06-27
Act 158, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1259).
SB2826PassEstablishes a career development success program within the Department of Education to provide financial incentives for participating public high schools to encourage students enrolled in grades nine through twelve to enroll in and successfully compl...
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2022-06-27
Act 143, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1244).
SB3219PassProvides that the mandatory disclosure of the names of persons who are physically with a board member attending a remote board meeting applies only to the disclosure of the names of adults, and not minors, who are physically with the board member at ...
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2022-06-27
Act 177, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1278).
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Establishes long-term goals for zero emissions transportation in Hawaii and abroad to reduce and eliminate transportation emissions. Establishes the interisland transportation working group. Establishes the electric vehicle sales growth working group...
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2022-06-27
Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1216)
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Excludes from any waiting list maintained by the department of Hawaiian home lands any lessee or successor who sells or transfers their lease on a tract of Hawaiian home lands for personal gain. (CD1)
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2022-06-27
Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1216)
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Caps the amount of royalties from geothermal resources that are to be paid to the State and to the county in which the geothermal resources are located. Deposits royalties into the University Innovation and Commercialization Initiative Special Fund, ...
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2022-06-27
Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1216)
SB2056PassRequires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture and Land Use Commission, to conduct a study of the suitability of soil classification systems for the regulation of agricultural lands. Req...
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2022-06-27
Act 189, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1290).
SB2473PassAmends the focus, scope, responsibilities, and powers of the Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC). Amends the definition of the term "agriculture" as the term relates to the ADC. Transfers the administrative attachment of the ADC from the Depar...
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2022-06-27
Act 219, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1320).
SB2144PassRequires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, in consultation with the Disability and Communication Access Board and a working group composed of stakeholders, to develop and publish, and periodically review and update, electronic information...
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2022-06-27
Act 172, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1273).
SB3357PassRequires certain departments and agencies to provide grants to tax-exempt nonprofit organizations that have experience and expertise in supporting and advancing Native Hawaiian communities. Makes appropriations. (CD1)
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2022-06-27
Act 195, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1296).
SB2583PassExempts non-ceded lands set aside by the governor to the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation from classification as public land. (HD1)
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2022-06-27
Act 191, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1292).
SB3195PassAppropriates funds to the department of Hawaiian home lands for the investigation, exploration, and identification of geothermal resources on Hawaiian home lands. (CD1)
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2022-06-27
Act 205, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1306).
SB2043PassRepeals references in the campaign spending law that have been previously repealed. (HD1)
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2022-06-27
Act 171, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1272).
SB3092PassDeems student interns engaging in commercial enterprises to be employees of the State of Hawaii. Allows the Department of Education to use revenue generated from commercial enterprises. (CD1)
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2022-06-27
Act 149, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1250).
SB3235PassEstablishes the Safe Spaces for Youth Pilot Program within the Department of Human Services. Requires the pilot program to collaborate with all state and county departments that offer services to ensure the well-being of youth in Hawaii to coordinate...
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2022-06-27
Act 130, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1231).
SB2065PassProhibits the possession or use of unmanned aerial vehicles on, in, or near state marine waters for purposes of fishing, unless permitted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (CD1)
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2022-06-27
Act 207, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1308).
SB2283PassRequires the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute to conduct a study to examine the potential for the production and use of renewable hydrogen in the State and the potential role of renewable hydrogen in achieving a local, affordable, reliable, and decarb...
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2022-06-27
Act 140, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1241).
SB3091PassBroadens the scope of profit-making operations students may engage in at schools to include commercial enterprises, while ensuring that engagement in commercial enterprises shall be related to the primary educational purposes of the school, career pa...
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2022-06-27
Act 148, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1249).
SB2002PassDefines "assistance animal" in the context of Hawaii law prohibiting discrimination in real property transactions. Codifies the administrative process in verifying that a person requesting a reasonable accommodation that includes the use of an assist...
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2022-06-27
Act 154, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1255).
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Expands the renewable energy technologies income tax credit to include firm renewable energy systems and long-duration renewable energy storage systems. Caps the amount of credit that may be claimed by a tax payer and the total amount of tax credits ...
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2022-06-27
Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1216)
SB2076VetoRequires University of Hawaii and the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office (Office) to convene a working group to determine the appropriate governance structure to operate, maintain, and oversee broadband assets. Appropriates funds for three fu...
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2022-06-27
Vetoed on 06-29-22 (Gov. Msg. No. 1331), line-item appropriations veto.
SB3379PassAppropriates funds for a ports-of-entry biosecurity program. (CD1)
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2022-06-27
Act 138, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1239).
SB152PassAmends requirements for the restraint of child passengers. Requires a rear-facing child passenger restraint system with harness for children under two years of age. Repeals exceptions for compliance. Raises certain fines for violations. (CD1)
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2022-06-27
Act 122, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1223).
SB3111PassEstablishes the Family Resource Centers Pilot Program within the Department of Human Services. Requires the Departments of Human Services, Education, and Health to coordinate with public and private entities to develop and implement family resource c...
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2022-06-27
Act 129, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1230).
SB3372PassAuthorizes the office of administrative hearings, where it is determined that an award of a contract is in violation of law and the award is rescinded and the contract, if executed, is terminated or declared null and void, to award the government con...
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2022-06-27
Act 180, on 06/27/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1281).
SB339PassExtends the period during which the important agricultural land qualified agricultural cost tax credit is available. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2021. (CD1)
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2022-06-27
Act 139, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1240).
SB665PassMakes intentionally providing false information concerning the name or address of a person paying for a campaign advertisement a class C felony. Authorizes criminal prosecution for campaign finance law violations in addition to criminal fines. Increa...
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2022-06-27
Act 181, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1282).
SB2398PassCreates the Pulehunui community development district to allow for planning, development, and maintenance of public lands in Pulehunui, Maui. Amends the Hawaii community development authority membership to include the director of business, economic de...
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2022-06-27
Act 190, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1291).
SB2600PassBeginning 7/1/2022, prohibits issuance of permits for future large capacity underground storage tank systems mauka of the underground injection control line. Beginning 7/1/2022, prohibits operation of, and renewal of permits for, large capacity under...
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2022-06-27
Act 157, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1258).
SB2960PassRequires the Department of Agriculture to partner with Hawaii's agricultural community to establish and implement a food safety certification training program to help small- to medium-sized farms comply with federal food safety certification mandates...
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2022-06-27
Act 136, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1237).
SB1411PassIncreases civil and administrative fines for certain violations of historic and preservation requirements and makes violators liable for costs associated with mitigation or preservation measures. (CD1)
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2022-06-27
Act 212, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1313).
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Allows Department of Education students to fulfill graduation requirements by taking world language, fine arts, career and technical education, or computer science courses. Establishes a scholarship at the University of Hawaii to encourage students m...
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2022-06-27
Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1216)
SB2817PassRepeals certain Department of Education annual reporting requirements. (HD1)
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2022-06-27
Act 224, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1325).
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Establishes a comprehensive application process for executive pardons. Takes effect 1/1/2023. (CD1)
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2022-06-27
Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1216)
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Requires the language and meaning of any proposed constitutional amendment and ratification question to be simple, concise, and direct to the extent practicable. Allows the presiding officers of the legislature to request a written opinion of the sup...
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2022-06-27
Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1216)
SB879PassRequires the counties to maintain infrastructure within sixty days and under specified conditions, as part of any housing development for the department of Hawaiian home lands. (CD1)
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2022-06-27
Act 206, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1307).
SB2474PassRequires the Public Utilities Commission to contract with a qualified consultant conduct a study on the accessibility of Hawaii's electric system and procedures for interconnection to Hawaii's electric system. Requires a report to the Legislature no ...
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2022-06-27
Act 201, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1302).
SB2720PassAllows new electric vehicle charging stations and certain upgrades having a single port to qualify for a rebate. Removes the $500,000 cap on the electric vehicle charging station rebate program. Specifies that no rebates shall be approved after avail...
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2022-06-27
Act 202, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1303).
SB2008PassClarifies that the State and counties may only be held jointly and severally liable for acts or omissions relating to a condemned road that occurred after condemnation. Allows the State and counties to apply flexibility in highway design. (CD1)
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2022-06-27
Act 123, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1224).
SB3325PassEstablishes the Hawaii Carbon Smart Land Management Assistance Pilot Program to incentivize carbon sequestration activities through incentive contracts that provide compensation for eligible practices by program participants. Repeals the Carbon Offse...
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2022-06-27
Act 185, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1286).
SB2819PassRepeals sections 302A-624(c) and 302A-627(a), HRS. (CD1)
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2022-06-27
Act 146, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1247).
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Requires the employer to initiate negotiations on repricing of classes within a bargaining unit within thirty days of the employer's receipt of the exclusive representative's written request to negotiate. Establishes that the employer's failure to in...
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2022-06-27
Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1216)
SB2898PassEstablishes the Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement District under the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Requires the Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement District Board to develop a program to identify ne...
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2022-06-27
Act 184, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1285).
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Clarifies the application of the general excise tax law with regard to gross income derived from unrelated trade or business activities of nonprofit organizations. Effective 1/1/2023. Sunsets 12/31/2027. (CD1)
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2022-06-27
Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1216)
SB2679PassExtends the renewal period from two years to four years for licensees who are seventy-two years of age or older but younger than eighty years of age. Takes effect 1/1/2023. (CD1)
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2022-06-27
Act 159, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1260).
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Clarifies that powers granted for emergency purposes shall not inconsistent with the state constitution. Provides for greater clarity and specificity regarding the scope of suspensions of law. Authorizes the governor to require counties to obtain app...
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2022-06-27
Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1216)
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Appropriates funds for operational expenses of the Hawaii Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. (CD1)
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2022-06-27
Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1216)
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Amends the minimum qualifications for Board of Education members. (CD1)
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2022-06-27
Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1216)
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