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#1HB1838EngrossedAllows counties to enact a zoning ordinance to amortize or phase out nonconforming single-family transient vacation rental units over a reasonable period of time. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
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2024-03-15
#2SB2615EngrossedAuthorizes the counties to require employers to disclose information regarding its employees' wages, benefits, hours, and employment status and deny, revoke, or suspend a building permit application for violating laws relating to wages, benefits, hou...
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2024-03-15
#3HCR180IntroducedRequesting The Governor To Declare A Cyber Harassment And Cyberbullying Awareness Day.
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2024-03-18
#4SB2443EngrossedEstablishes the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program, to be implemented in at least one school or work zone in each county. Authorizes the State to administer the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Creates a new offense of noncomplia...
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2024-03-15
#5SB2974EngrossedEstablishes 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...
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2024-03-14
#6HB1807EngrossedSpecifies that the works of art special fund's one per cent transfer requirement shall apply only to capital improvement appropriations for the original construction of state buildings. Appropriates funds for performing arts initiatives and expanded ...
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2024-03-15
#7SB3183EngrossedEstablishes a county mileage-based road usage charge for electric vehicles. Clarifies the collection and disposition of funds of the state and county mileage-based road usage charges. Establishes the maximum state mileage-based road usage charge at $...
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2024-03-15
#8HB1989EngrossedAuthorizes and decriminalizes the sale of raw milk, raw milk products, and raw milk dairy products directly from producers to consumers for human consumption, subject to certain restrictions. Authorizes the direct sale of raw goat milk for pet consum...
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2024-03-15
#9SR61IntroducedRequesting The Establishment Of A Stream Maintenance Working Group Within The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.
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2024-03-14
#10HCR161IntroducedRequesting The Department Of Agriculture To Convene A Working Group To Review The Effectiveness Of The Relevant State Laws Governing Agricultural-based Commercial Operations.
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2024-03-18
#11HCR189IntroducedUrging The State To Prohibit The Introduction Of Biocontrol Agents That Might Threaten Economically Important Forage Grass Species.
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2024-03-18
#12HR140IntroducedRequesting The Department Of Agriculture To Convene A Working Group To Review The Effectiveness Of The Relevant State Laws Governing Agricultural-based Commercial Operations.
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2024-03-18
#13SB2381EngrossedEstablishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State of Hawaii, to begin with the 2028 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit a ...
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2024-03-14
#14SB2257EngrossedAuthorizes the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to consider qualified individuals with at least an associate's degree or high school diploma with comparable education and coursework, industry experience, and content expertise to teach career and techni...
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2024-03-15
#15HCR54IntroducedUrging The United States Congress To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Juris...
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2024-03-08
#16HCR207IntroducedRequesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Testing Grant Program In Collaboration With The University Of Hawaii.
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2024-03-15
#17HCR153IntroducedRequesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Feasibility Study On The Implementation Of Continuous Monitoring And Sampling Technologies In Waste Combustion Facilities And Municipal Solid Waste Landfills.
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2024-03-15
#18SB2768EngrossedRequires the state energy office to adopt rules governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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2024-03-14
#19HR192IntroducedUrging The Department Of Health To Investigate And Implement Policies To Reduce The Importation Of Products, Packaging, Or Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Into The State.
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2024-03-15
#20SB2687EngrossedProhibits a person from distributing, or entering into an agreement with another person to distribute, materially deceptive media unless the media contains a disclaimer or the person is a broadcaster required to distribute the media pursuant to feder...
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2024-03-15
The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Takayama, Evslin, Ganaden, Holt, Ilagan, Kong; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Ichiyama, Miyake, Souza.
#21HCR212IntroducedUrging The Department Of Health To Investigate And Implement Policies To Reduce The Importation Of Products, Packaging, Or Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Into The State.
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2024-03-15
#22HB1953EngrossedRequires 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...
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2024-03-18
#23SB3109EngrossedGives practical effect to the intent of the Legislature that funds appropriated in Act 279, SLH 2022, be available for expenditure until 6/30/2025. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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2024-03-15
#24SB3091EngrossedMakes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Education for its food service operations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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2024-03-15
#25SCR195IntroducedRequesting The National Energy Laboratory Of Hawaii Authority To Work With The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Develop New Master And Strategic Plans.
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2024-03-14
#26SB2514EngrossedRequires petitions or motions for a pro hac vice appearance for a court proceeding or arbitration proceeding to be supported by evidence of local counsel's Hawaii business registration, the applicant's Hawaii general excise tax license number, an aff...
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2024-03-07
#27HR187IntroducedRequesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Testing Grant Program In Collaboration With The University Of Hawaii.
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2024-03-15
#28SB2591EngrossedImposes a fine on any landowner that fails to disclose or record the existence of burial sites or archaeological sites on their property to the Bureau of Conveyances that the landlord knew or should have known of. (SD2)
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2024-03-12
The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Takayama, Evslin, Ganaden, Holt, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kong, Miyake, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
#29HB2475EngrossedProvides that advertisements or offers for commercial activity are prima facie evidence that the owner disseminated or directed dissemination of such advertisements or offers and the commercial activity is operated at the location advertised or offer...
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2024-03-14
#30SB2770EngrossedAllows the counties to establish, by ordinance, an opt-in program that allows an annual payment in lieu of real property taxes on the land or improvements thereon that are actively used to produce or store renewable energy that is sold to an electric...
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2024-03-18
#31SB2937EngrossedRepeals the sunset date for the exemption of laboratory school programs of the Hawaiian language college at the University of Hawaii at Hilo from state English-medium standards, assessments, performance ratings, staff qualifications, and staff traini...
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2024-03-15
#32SB3092EngrossedMakes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Education for charter school operations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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2024-03-15
#33SB3207EngrossedRemoves the salary cap of Superintendent of Education. Makes permanent the annual performance evaluation requirements for the Superintendent of Education. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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2024-03-15
#34HB2193EngrossedTakes effect 7/1/2042. (SD1)
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2024-03-15
#35HB2686EngrossedAmends the laws relating to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund and Hawaii Property Insurance Association. Expands the Hawaii Property Insurance Association's authority to include the issuance of property insurance other than fire insurance for certain ...
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2024-03-14
#36HCR209IntroducedUrging Every State Agency That Monitors Environmental Toxins And Pollutants To Follow Certain Procedural And Substantive Requirements For The Establishment And Modifications Of Environmental Action Levels.
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2024-03-15
#37HR188IntroducedRequesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Urge Congress To Fund Construction Of A Laboratory Certified By The Environmental Protection Agency To Provide Information To The Public On Environmental Toxins In The State.
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2024-03-15
#38HCR156IntroducedRequesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study On The Impact Of Allowing Motor Vehicle Owners To Pay Their Motor Vehicle Registration And Associated Taxes And Fees Biannually.
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2024-03-15
#39HR132IntroducedRequesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Feasibility Study On The Implementation Of Continuous Monitoring And Sampling Technologies In Waste Combustion Facilities And Municipal Solid Waste Landfills.
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2024-03-15
#40HB1834EngrossedAppropriates funds to increase the department of human services' homeless programs office base budget. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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2024-03-15
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Keohokalole, Shimabukuro; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
#41HB2103EngrossedAmends the Hawaii renewable hydrogen program and hydrogen investment capital special fund to include a broader focus on long duration clean energy storage. Transfers responsibility for the program to the Hawaii State Energy Office. Appropriates funds...
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2024-03-14
The committee(s) on EET recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EET were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Kim.
#42HB2485EngrossedRepeals an obsolete fee for a certified copy of a tax clearance. Adds a penalty for failure to comply with reporting requirements under general excise tax law and transient accommodations tax law for collection of rent by a third party. Raises the un...
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2024-03-18
#43HB2428EngrossedAdds a definition for "exigent circumstances" and amends the definitions of "harm" and "imminent harm" under the Child Protective Act. Clarifies when the police may take protective custody of a child and when the Department of Human Services may assu...
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2024-03-15
#44SB2730EngrossedAuthorizes the Insurance Commissioner to disclose records, including but not limited to Supplemental Compensation Exhibits, submitted to the Insurance Commissioner that describe the name, title, or compensation of the directors, trustees, officers, o...
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2024-03-13
#45SB2682EngrossedBeginning 1/1/2025, requires physicians to perform or order lead screening tests for minor patients at certain intervals as recommended by the Department of Health and make an entry of the lead screening test in the minor patient's record. Requires t...
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2024-03-14
#46HCR208IntroducedRequesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Urge Congress To Fund Construction Of A Laboratory Certified By The Environmental Protection Agency To Provide Information To The Public On Environmental Toxins In The State.
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2024-03-15
#47HB2415EngrossedAllows the Governor to enter the State into the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact, which will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multistate licensure privilege in each party state. Beginning 1/1/2026, allows the State ...
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2024-03-15
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Keohokalole, Shimabukuro; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
#48HB1800EngrossedAdjusts and requests appropriations for fiscal biennium 20232025 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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2024-03-15
#49HB2090EngrossedBeginning 1/1/2026, allows residential uses in areas zoned for commercial use to be considered permitted under certain circumstances. Requires, no later than 1/1/2026, each county to adopt or amend its ordinances to allow for adaptive reuse of existi...
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2024-03-13
#50SB2683EngrossedProtects individuals who make claims of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sex discrimination from defamation lawsuits unless the claims were made with malice. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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2024-03-15
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