HI Legislation | 2024 | Regular Session | Bills

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Bill	Status	Summary/Title	Last Action
SB1590	Engross 50%	Requires the Department of Agriculture to assess the steps necessary for the State to supplement federal authority to perform meat inspections within the State. Requires the Department of Agriculture to assess the steps necessary to transfer full aut... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 [Hearing: Apr 24 @ 11:05 am] Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 768).
SB2518	Engross 50%	Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a statewide environmental assessment for, and subsequently administer, a geothermal resources characterization program under the direction of the Hawaii Groundwater and Geo... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 [Hearing: Apr 24 @ 10:34 am] Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-24-24 10:34AM in conference room 325.
HB2074	Engross 50%	Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for the establishment of three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) Kaiapuni education curriculum specialist II positions and ten full-time equivalent (10.0 FTE) Kaiapuni classroom teacher positions. Declar... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-24 1:30PM; Conference Room 229.
HB1974	Enroll 75%	Increases the monthly needs allowance for individuals living in certain long-term care facilities from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal Supplemental Security Income Pr... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 802).
SB2659	Engross 50%	Incorporates a regenerative framework into the Hawaii State Planning Act by expanding objectives and policies for the visitor industry. Requires periodic updates to the Tourism Functional Plan, specifies elements to be included in the Tourism Functio... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-24 10:00AM; CR 325.
SB2687	Engross 50%	Prohibits a person from distributing, or entering into an agreement with another person to distribute, materially deceptive media, subject to certain exceptions. Establishes criminal penalties for distributing materially deceptive media. Establishes ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-24 1:35PM; Conference Room 325.
HB2420	Engross 50%	Establishes the Act 279 special fund until 6/30/2026. Deposits certain unexpended and unencumbered funds appropriated through Act 279, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, that are set to lapse on 6/30/2024 into the Act 279 special fund and appropriates fund... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 806).
HB2743	Engross 50%	Requires the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center and the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to develop an overlay with the Hawaii Cesspool Prioritization Tool to identify specific priority areas in which the county sewer ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 [Hearing: Apr 25 @ 10:46 am] Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-25-24 10:46AM in conference room 325.
SB3191	Engross 50%	Permanently authorizes the University of Hawaii to continue to regulate conflicts of interest and other ethical issues for technology transfer activities sponsored by the University of Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-24 3:15PM; Conference Room 229.
HB2619	Engross 50%	Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for programs and positions in agricultural biosecurity. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 [Hearing: Apr 24 @ 11:05 am] Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-24-24 11:05AM in conference room 325.
SB2240	Engross 50%	Requires the Office of Elections to file an application with Electronic Registration Information Center, Inc. (ERIC), by 6/30/2025, for the State to be admitted as a member of that organization. Requires the Office of Elections to share with each cou... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-24 1:35PM; Conference Room 325.
SB2536	Engross 50%	Establishes accounting services procurement preferences for certain Hawaii accounting service businesses. Clarifies that the existing reciprocity procurement preference includes offerors under sections 103D-302 and 103D-303, Hawaii Revised Statutes. ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-24 9:45AM; Conference Room 016.
HB2248	Engross 50%	Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to develop a North Shore Beach Management and Climate Adaptation Plan for the North Shore of Oahu from Sunset Point to the Kapo?o (Sharks Cove) area. Declares that the general f... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-24 3:15PM; Conference Room 229.
HB2369	Engross 50%	Increases the maximum interest rate on Community-Based Economic Development loans to ten per cent. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-24 9:35AM; CR 325.
HB2614	Engross 50%	Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement, by 1/1/2025, SolarAPP+ or a functionally equivalent online automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits to licensed contractors for ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-24 10:30AM; CR 325.
SB2520	Engross 50%	Requires the State to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees from civil actions or proceedings, under certain circumstances. Clarifies that the employee may employ their own attorney at the employee's own expense. Establishes a p... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 808).
SB1258	Engross 50%	Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop and implement a management system for the Kaena point state park, Makua and Keawaula sections. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-24 10:15AM; CR 229.
SB2575	Engross 50%	Prohibits the mining, extraction, and removal of minerals from the seabed in all state marine waters, with certain exemptions. Prohibits the issuance of any permit for or in connection with the development or operation of any facility or infrastructu... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-24 9:00AM; Conference Room 325.
HB2042	Engross 50%	Appropriates funds to address the mental health and wellness needs of youth in the State. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 20242025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-24 3:10PM; Conference Room 329.
SB3365	Engross 50%	Requires the Department of Agriculture to certify treatments performed on wood chips, compost, and filter socks. Places certain restrictions on the distribution or transportation of plant care components without prior treatment certification from the... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 [Hearing: Apr 24 @ 11:05 am] Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-24-24 11:05AM in conference room 325.
SB3094	Engross 50%	Establishes a working group within the Office of Wellness and Resilience to create a statewide framework for peer support specialists. Appropriates funds for hiring an administrative facilitator to provide necessary support for the working group. Eff... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-24 1:30PM; Conference Room 329.
HB1911	Engross 50%	Appropriates funds for the Judiciary Supplemental Budget for the 2023-2025 biennium. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. (SD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 764).
HB1953	Engross 50%	Requires the Judicial Council to conduct a comprehensive review of the Hawaii Penal Code and to recommend proposed changes. Requires the Judicial Council to appoint an advisory committee to assist in the review, and allows the Council to also appoint... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-24 1:35PM; Conference Room 325.
SB3202	Engross 50%	Requires the director of the county agency responsible for land use to review and act on any application for subdivision, consolidation, or resubdivision of certain parcels within the urban district, with certain conditions. Amends the calculation of... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 810).
SB1511	Engross 50%	Clarifies the purpose of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii and that its undertakings shall be limited to acts that are reasonably necessary to carry out its purpose. Repeals the requirement that the University of Hawaii contract wi... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 804).
SB2974	Engross 50%	Establishes a Business Revitalization Task Force within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to identify methods to improve Hawaii's general economic competitiveness and business climate, including the mitigation of regulator... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-24 9:35AM; CR 325.
SB2951	Engross 50%	Appropriates funds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation to establish positions to maintain and improve the East Kauai irrigation system and for maintenance of and improvements to the system. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 [Hearing: Apr 24 @ 10:50 am] Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-24-24 10:50AM in conference room 229.
HB2315	Engross 50%	Specifies the procedure for condominium association meetings conducted in person and electronically. Clarifies the procedure for electronic meetings, electronic voting, and mail voting. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Richards, Rhoads, Fukunaga, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
SB2861	Engross 50%	Makes certain long-term exclusive listing agreements for the sale of residential real property void and unenforceable under the state law that governs unfair and deceptive practices. Prohibits the recording or filing of exclusive listing agreements o... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-24 2:05PM; Conference Room 224.
HB982	Engross 50%	Amends the amount of funding for the tobacco enforcement special fund administered by the Department of the Attorney General by: amending the amount of funds that the tobacco enforcement special fund can carry over at the end of the fiscal year; incr... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 809).
SB2159	Engross 50%	Requires the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, to prepare a report on freshwater and saltwater aquatic organisms regarding their agricultural and economic impact on the State's food se... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 770).
SB2885	Engross 50%	Establishes a working group to develop a Homeless Triage and Treatment Center Program within the Statewide Office of Homelessness and Housing Solutions in the Department of Human Services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-24 2:45PM; Conference Room 329.
SB2948	Engross 50%	Beginning 1/1/2025, permits residential uses in certain areas zoned for commercial use under certain circumstances. Requires, no later than 1/1/2026, each county to adopt or amend ordinances to allow for adaptive reuse of existing commercial building... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 803).
SB3109	Engross 50%	Establishes the Act 279 special fund until 6/30/2026. Deposits certain unexpended and unencumbered funds appropriated through Act 279, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, that are set to lapse on 6/30/2024 into the Act 279 special fund and appropriates fund... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 803).
HB2501	Engross 50%	Repeals the reporting requirement to identify the cost impacts to the State of providing workers' compensation coverage for University of Hawaii students. (SD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Reconsideration of action taken on 04-11-24.
HB2467	Engross 50%	Repeals the sunset provision of Act 222, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, to permanently allow the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve rent credits for demolition and infrastructure costs for public land leases. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-24 10:30AM; Conference Room 229.
HB679	Engross 50%	Appropriates funds to support the State's response to the August 2023 wildfires that affected the County of Maui. Requires the Auditor to conduct an audit on the contracts funded by the appropriation. Makes an appropriation to the One Ohana Bank Trus... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 806).
HB2329	Engross 50%	Establishes a 1-year pilot program to reduce the population of rose-ringed parakeets on Kauai and Oahu using past research and on-the-ground experience to guide future strategies. Appropriates funds. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 [Hearing: Apr 24 @ 11:05 am] Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-24-24 11:05AM in conference room 325.
HB2159	Engross 50%	Part I: requires the Department of the Attorney General to assist with the preparation and filing of petitions for assisted community treatment and with the presentation of the case, unless declined by the petitioner. Part II: repeals language entitl... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 806).
SB2285	Engross 50%	Amends the functions and duties of the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Clarifies the definition of "health care". Establishes a task force known as the Hui Hoomana. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 803).
HB2801	Engross 50%	Allows condominium associations to be eligible for commercial property assessed financing. Delegates all existing administrative responsibilities of the counties under the commercial property assessed financing program to the Hawaii Green Infrastruct... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 [Hearing: Apr 24 @ 2:30 pm] Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-24-24 2:30PM in conference room 224.
SB2529	Engross 50%	Amends the definition of "patient's provider" in under the law governing Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment by removing language that requires the provider to examine the patient. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
HB1830	Engross 50%	Establishes provisional or associate-level licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and psychologists and authorizes insurance reimbursements in certain circumstances. Authorizes psychologist license applic... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 [Hearing: Apr 24 @ 3:05 pm] Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-24-24 3:05PM in conference room 329.
HB2298	Engross 50%	Establishes a timeline by which roasted coffee, instant coffee, and ready-to-drink coffee beverages that use a geographic origin in labeling or advertising are required to contain a certain per cent coffee by weight from that geographic origin. Exemp... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 [Hearing: Apr 24 @ 2:30 pm] Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-24-24 2:30PM in conference room 224.
HB2340	Engross 50%	Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-24 1:35PM; Conference Room 325.
SB3279	Engross 50%	Establishes within the Office of Wellness and Resilience the State of Well-Being Project to assess and enhance tier 1 and tier 2 mental health support services for all key stakeholder communities across the State. Appropriates funds to establish full... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-24 2:45PM; Conference Room 329.
SB3125	Engross 50%	Authorizes minors who are at least fourteen years old to consent to medical care and services for sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, and family planning services, including the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. Requires confiden... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 One Day Notice 04-25-24.
SB572	Engross 50%	Authorizes and specifies conditions under which the Department of Agriculture may declare a biosecurity emergency, during which the Department and Governor may take certain actions to prevent the establishment or spread of pests and prohibited or res... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 [Hearing: Apr 24 @ 11:05 am] Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-24-24 11:05AM in conference room 325.
HB2641	Engross 50%	Reestablishes the Appraisal Management Company Registration Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to begin September 1, 2024. Appropriates funds from the Compliance Resolution Fund for the Program. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 [Hearing: Apr 24 @ 3:15 pm] Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-24-24 3:15PM in conference room 224.
SB2913	Engross 50%	Establishes a new regulatory framework for the sale of travel insurance in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-24 2:05PM; Conference Room 224.