Hawaii Representative Adrian Tam [D]

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HIHB1611PassRequires law enforcement agencies and the Law Enforcement Standards Board to consult the National Decertification Index and report certain information related to a law enforcement officer's certification status to the Index. Takes effect 7/1/2026. (S...
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2024-07-09
Act 246, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1351).
HIHB1953PassRequires 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 Judicial Council to als...
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2024-07-09
Act 245, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1350).
HIHB2231PassEstablishes as a goal of the State the increased representation of female law enforcement officers in the State by 2030 and nonbinary law enforcement officers in the State. Requires each law enforcement agency to recruit law enforcement officers from...
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2024-07-09
Act 251, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1356).
HIHB1842PassIncreases the maximum fine for violations of the fire protection laws. Specifies that each day a violation exists or continues to exist shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. Raises the criminal penalty for the offense of arson in the four...
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2024-07-08
Act 201, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1302).
HIHB1902PassClarifies that the Governor's and mayors' emergency management powers shall be consistent with the state constitution. Clarifies the scope of the comprehensive emergency management plan. Clarifies the powers of the Governor and mayors to extend or te...
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2024-07-08
Act 206, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1307).
HIHB2107PassAppropriates funds to establish a Limited English Proficiency Language Access Coordinator position and for programming support for LEP community projects within the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. (CD1)
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2024-07-08
Act 210, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1311).
HIHB2193PassAuthorizes law enforcement and fire officers to enter and inspect any licensee's or permittee's premises, under certain conditions, to verify compliance with the State's Fireworks Control Law. Establishes procedures for the Department of Law Enforcem...
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2024-07-08
Act 208, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1309).
HIHB2526PassIncreases the penalty for a third or subsequent offense involving the unauthorized driving or operation of motor vehicles to a class C felony. Authorizes the court, as part of the person's sentencing for the third or subsequent offense, to order that...
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2024-07-08
Act 212, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1313).
HIHB1832PassAuthorizes a state department, division, or agency, rather than the Department of Human Resources Development, to conduct a minimum qualification review of applicants for vacant positions within the department, division, or agency. Requires the Depar...
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2024-07-05
Act 186, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1287).
HIHB2192PassAuthorizes the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to appoint an organization as the limited owner of a cemetery, under certain circumstances, for the purposes of filing complaints and engaging in certain security and perpetual care activities ...
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2024-07-05
Act 193, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1294).
HIHB2298PassBeginning 7/1/2027, requires roasted coffee, instant coffee, and ready-to-drink coffee beverages that contain Hawaii-grown and Hawaii-processed coffee blended with coffee of another regional origin to contain no less than fifty-one per cent coffee by...
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2024-07-05
Act 198, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1299).
HIHB2546PassAllows for the use of fine meshed nets for the protection of plants against invasive species, under certain conditions. (CD1)
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2024-07-03
Act 184, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1285).
HIHB470PassClarifies the definition of "provider" as it relates to the entities eligible to provide no cost emergency shelter and related services to a consenting minor to include certain organizations who are not considered child placing organizations or child...
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2024-07-02
Act 145, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1246).
HIHB2224PassRequires the Executive Office on Aging, in coordination with the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to create a comprehensive long-term care plan to accomplish certain long-term care policy goals that ensure the availability of a full cont...
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2024-07-02
Act 159, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1260).
HIHB1529PassAllows any burial council member whose term has expired to continue in office as a holdover member until the member's reappointment to a second term is confirmed or a successor is nominated and appointed. Prohibits holdover members from holding offic...
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2024-07-01
Act 123, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1224).
HIHB2218PassAmends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920, as amended, to increase the loan limit for direct loans provided by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from fifty percent to seventy-five percent of the maximum single residence loan amount allowed...
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2024-07-01
Act 130, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1231).
HIHB2626PassSpecifies certain findings the Board of Land and Natural Resources must make for a lease of a government-owned Hawaiian fishpond. (SD1)
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2024-07-01
Act 124, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1225).
HIHB1148PassAppropriates funds for temporary positions to support the expansion of the University of Hawaii Windward Community College's mental health-related programs. (CD1)
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2024-06-28
Act 107, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1208).
HIHB1836PassAllows registered pharmacists during declared states of emergency to refill prescriptions for persons directly impacted by the emergency for up to a thirty-day supply if the practitioner is unavailable or cannot be contacted to authorize the refill a...
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2024-06-28
Act 100, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1201).
HIHB1830PassBeginning 7/1/2026, 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 psychol...
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2024-06-28
Act 093, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1194).
HIHB1827PassAppropriates funds to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and Department of Education to support health care workforce development programs, specifically the public high school health care workforce certificate program and glidepath prog...
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2024-06-28
Act 089, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1190).
HIHB1944PassAuthorizes certain types of radiographical coverage and specialist consultations without a treatment plan within the context of workers' compensation coverage for employees with cervical and lumbar spinal injuries, or suspected cervical and lumbar sp...
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2024-06-28
Act 094, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1195).
HIHB2042PassAppropriates funds for the Department of Health to contract for the provision of youth mental health and wellness services to address the mental health and wellness needs of youth in the State. (CD1)
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2024-06-28
Act 102, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1203).
HIHB2553PassAuthorizes pharmacists to administer vaccines to persons three years of age or older. Authorizes pharmacy interns and pharmacy technicians under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to administer vaccinations to persons three years of age or older,...
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2024-06-28
Act 104, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1205).
HIHB2577PassAuthorizes the Department of Health to require the Department of Education to report coronavirus disease 2019 potential outbreaks or other public health emergencies and related information in a manner most appropriate to public health and safety, as ...
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2024-06-28
Act 105, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1206).
HIHB2715PassAuthorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Malama Puuloa. (CD1)
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2024-06-24
Act 081, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1182).
HIHB2685PassEstablishes the solar hui program to allow multi-family residential property owners to invest in a solar hui investment fund, which will provide repayment of income derived from energy services agreements to low- and moderate-income households to ins...
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2024-05-31
Act 040, 05/30/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1140).
HIHB2090PassBeginning 1/1/2025, allows residential uses in areas zoned for commercial use to be considered permitted under certain circumstances. Requires, no later than 1/1/2025, each county to adopt or amend its ordinances to allow for adaptive reuse of existi...
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2024-05-29
Act 037, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1137).
HIHB1600PassRequires boards to schedule a meeting for deliberation and decision-making on a report by an investigative group at least six business days after the board meeting in which the investigative group presented the findings and recommendations of its inv...
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2024-05-03
Act 013, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1113).
HIHCR49PassRequesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Sidewalk Feasibility Study Along Kalihi Street From Kamanaiki Street To Kalihi Valley Park.
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2024-05-03
Resolution adopted in final form.
HIHB2563Enroll
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Exempts the Hawaii Convention Center from certain requirements regarding concessions on public property. Authorizes the Hawaii Tourism Authority to sell or lease naming rights for the Hawaii Convention Center facility. Facilitates advertising and mar...
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2024-05-01
Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 798).
HIHCR71PassRequesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Stakeholder Working Group To Make Recommendations To Enhance Meaningful Access To Health Care In The State Through The Provision Of Language Assistance Services.
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2024-05-01
Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 826).
HIHCR187PassRequesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On Best Practices For Nurse Staffing In Health Care Facilities.
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2024-05-01
Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 826).
HIHB1831Engross
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Establishes the Behavioral Health Crisis Center Pilot Program. Authorizes the Department of Health to establish or contract with behavioral health crisis centers in each county. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot pr...
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2024-04-26
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:30PM in Conference Room 329.
HIHB1828Engross
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Extends the State's deadline to achieve its energy-efficiency portfolio standards target from 2030 to 2045 and updates the standards. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish interim goals for electricity use reduction to be achieved by ...
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2024-04-26
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:20PM in Conference Room 329.
HIHB2083Engross
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Requires the Department of Education to establish a recognition program to incentivize schools to submit to the Department a plan for the school to reach the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of...
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2024-04-26
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:30PM in conference room 325.
HIHB2136Engross
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Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish and implement a pesticide inspection program to increase compliance with the proper use of restricted use pesticides and ensure the continued prohibition on the use or application of pesticides cont...
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2024-04-26
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:30PM in conference room 325.
HIHB2614Engross
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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 ...
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2024-04-26
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:20PM in Conference Room 329.
HIHB2690Engross
50%
Part I: Establishes a WAI Policy Coordinator and other positions within the Commission on Water Resource Management for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. Declares that the general fund expenditur...
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2024-04-26
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 1:00PM in Conference Room 229.
HIHB2686Engross
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Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study regarding property insurance stabilization. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)
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2024-04-26
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:35PM in Conference Room 224.
HIHB2131Engross
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Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to mitigate and control the spread of the 2-lined spittlebug and to fund recovery efforts for areas...
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2024-04-25
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 9:15AM in conference room 325.
HIHB2241Engross
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Appropriates funds for civilian auxiliary aviation services performed by the Civil Air Patrol. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2042. (SD2)
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2024-04-24
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-24 4:00PM; Conference Room 016.
HIHB2183Engross
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Establishes safe harbor protections for survivors of sexual exploitation who seek medical or law enforcement assistance. (SD2)
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2024-04-23
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 806).
HIHB2184Engross
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Prohibits contributions from persons convicted of various campaign finance, ethical, or lobbying offenses. Requires unlawful contributions to escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund. Authorizes the Campaign Spending Commission and State Ethics C...
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2024-04-23
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 806).
HIHB2805Engross
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Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization to conduct a multiethnic cohort study and develop and maintain a registry regarding the health effects of the August 2023 Maui wildfires. Declares that the general fund ex...
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2024-04-23
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 772).
HIHCR226Engross
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Recognizing And Commending The National Conference Of State Legislatures On The Upcoming Occasion Of Its Fiftieth Anniversary In 2025.
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2024-04-23
Filed.
HIHB1624Engross
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For policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed after 12/31/2024, requires the insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services for persons unde...
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2024-04-22
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 727).
HIHB1838Engross
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Expands the zoning powers of counties. Expands the scope of the transient accommodations tax law to include certain shelters and vehicles with sleeping accommodations. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)
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2024-04-22
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 780).
HIHB1950PassDesignates November 22 of each year as "Kimchi Day" in the State.
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2024-04-22
Act 008, 04/19/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1108).
HIHCR213PassRequesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Renewable Liquid Fuels Working Group To Study Local Production, Development, And Incentives For Renewable Liquid Fuels.
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2024-04-22
Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 757) in amended form (SD 1).
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