HI Legislation | 2024 | Regular Session | Senate

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Bill	Status	Summary/Title	Last Action
SB2337	Pass	Expands the counties' authorization to exercise the same powers as the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for purposes of developing, constructing, financing, refinancing, or providing mixed-use developments. Applies to bond proceeds ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-31 Act 045, 05/30/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1145).
SB2600	Pass	Authorizes the use of electronic mail to deliver certain documents when purchasing a condominium. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-31 Act 044, 05/30/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1144).
SB2726	Pass	Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on how certain other states approach the following subjects as they relate to condominiums: an ombudsman, licenses for management, alternative dispute resolution, governmental regulation, o... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-31 Act 043, 05/30/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1143).
SB3202	Pass	Part I: Requires the counties, no later than 12/31/2026, to adopt or amend an ordinance to allow at least two accessory dwelling units, subject to certain restrictions, on all residentially zoned lots. Prohibits private covenants for residentially zo... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-29 Act 039, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1139).
SB2834	Pass	Amends the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code to provide for a process to dispose of the tenant's personal property and surrender the dwelling unit to a landlord when there is a death of a tenant. Takes effect 11/1/2024. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-29 Act 033, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1133).
SB2133	Pass	Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to issue bonds for housing project infrastructure and finance the development of regional state infrastructure projects. Exempts bonds issued by HHFDC for improvements by assessments, ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-29 Act 034, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1134).
SB2132	Pass	Amends the deadline related to the repair of conditions that constitute health or safety violations. Increases the amount deducted from a tenant's rent for the tenant's actual expenditures to correct health or safety violations and defective conditio... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-29 Act 032, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1132).
SB1170	Pass	Requires the counties to issue affordable housing credits for affordable housing units that are constructed under the various programs of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Sunsets 7/1/2031. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-29 Act 031, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1131).
SB2066	Pass	Establishes another means for a housing project to seek an exemption from laws and rules of the State that are developed under various programs of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-29 Act 038, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1138).
SB1099	Pass	Clarifies the authority of the counties to use county surcharge on state tax revenues for housing infrastructure costs for county-appropriated housing infrastructure costs. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-29 Act 030, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1130).
SB2333	Pass	Allows the Chief Election Officer to use accurate copies of paper ballots, rather than the originals, when conducting a precinct audit of an electronic voting system's tally. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-24 Act 027, 05/23/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1127).
SB2841	Pass	Designates May 15 of each year as Water Safety Day. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-15 Act 024, 05/15/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1124).
SB116	Pass	Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Duke Kahanamoku. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-15 Act 025, 05/15/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1125).
SB2119	Enroll 75%	Authorizes out-of-state pharmacies to transfer prescription information for the initial fill of an out-of-state prescription in the State. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830).
SB3087	Enroll 75%	Authorizes early learning programs to be established on public school campuses and other available public buildings. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Enrolled to Governor.
SB2687	Enroll 75%	Prohibits a person from recklessly 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. E... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830).
SB3191	Enroll 75%	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. Takes effect 6/29/2024. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830).
SB2693	Enroll 75%	Establishes the offense of charitable fraud during a state of emergency. Provides that a person commits charitable fraud during a state of emergency if that person, during a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor, performs certain deceptive ac... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830).
SB2443	Enroll 75%	Establishes the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program, to be implemented by the State in only those locations where a photo red light imaging detector system has been implemented. Creates a new offense of noncompliance with maximum speed limit ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Enrolled to Governor.
SB2240	Enroll 75%	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]	2024-05-03 Enrolled to Governor.
SR207	Intro 25%	Informing The House And Governor That The Senate Is Ready To Adjourn Sine Die. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-03-24.
SR206	Intro 25%	Returning All Bills, Concurrent Resolutions, And Resolutions To The Clerk's Desk. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Adopted.
SR205	Intro 25%	Regarding Completion Of The Work Of The Thirty-second Legislature, Regular Session Of 2024, Subsequent To Adjournment Thereof. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Adopted.
SB1258	Enroll 75%	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. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830).
SB2575	Enroll 75%	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]	2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830).
SB3365	Enroll 75%	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]	2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830).
SB2085	Enroll 75%	Establishes the Office of the State Fire Marshal within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to be headed by a State Fire Marshal. Exempts the State Fire Marshal from Civil Service Law. Requires the State Fire Council to establish the ter... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Enrolled to Governor.
SB1511	Enroll 75%	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]	2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 832).
SB2991	Enroll 75%	Requires the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to adopt rules establishing criteria and procedures for the creation of new bargaining units. Requires certain employees or any employer or exclusive representative proposing a new bargaining unit to submit a... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Enrolled to Governor.
SB582	Pass	Appropriates funds to support the State's response to the August 2023 wildfires that affected the County of Maui. Makes an appropriation to the One Ohana Bank Trust Account to compensate victims of the 2023 Maui wildfires. Temporarily lifts various r... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Act 010, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1110).
SB2974	Enroll 75%	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]	2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830).
SB2861	Enroll 75%	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]	2024-05-03 Enrolled to Governor.
SCR1	Pass	Recognizing The Day In 2025 Of The Second New Moon After The Winter Solstice Of 2024 As The Lunar New Year In The State Of Hawaii. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Received notice of Senate agreement and Adoption (Sen. Com No. 803).
SB3011	Enroll 75%	Makes it unlawful for any person to operate a weed whacker in or within one hundred feet of a residential zone, subject to certain exceptions. Extends the time for the use of leaf blowers and weed whackers within or near residential zones. Provides e... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830).
SB2960	Enroll 75%	Requires that lessees and purchasers of farm lots and ranch lots use that land for farming and producing food, under certain conditions. Authorizes certain agricultural cooperative associations to apply for farm lots. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830).
SB2216	Enroll 75%	Clarifies and modernizes the way the State Ethics Commission provides advice and conducts investigations. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830).
SB2787	Enroll 75%	Establishes within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations' Office of Community Services the Immigration Services and Access Unit. Makes appropriations for the unit, including funding for new positions. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Enrolled to Governor.
SB2529	Enroll 75%	Amends the definition of "patient's provider" in State law governing Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment by removing language that requires the provider to examine the patient. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830).
SB3305	Enroll 75%	Requires all public charter schools that exclusively offer prekindergarten programs to adhere to the public charter school law, with certain exceptions. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Enrolled to Governor.
SB3279	Enroll 75%	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. Makes appropriations to implement th... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Enrolled to Governor.
SB2401	Enroll 75%	Requires the Department of Agriculture to work with each county to implement feral chicken control programs and feeding of feral animals education campaign. Requires each county to match the funds expended by the Department of Agriculture for the imp... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Enrolled to Governor.
SB3123	Enroll 75%	Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to access vital records for purposes of verifying Native Hawaiian ancestry for beneficiary programs. Requires the Department of Health and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to enter into a Memorand... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830).
SB3154	Enroll 75%	Clarifies that failure to comply with approved mitigation commitments, conduct an archaeological inventory survey, or comply with other administrative requirements pertaining to archaeology approved by the Department of Land and Natural Resources sha... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830).
SB3192	Enroll 75%	Makes permanent the Innovation and Commercialization Initiative Program established within the University of Hawaii. Takes effect 6/29/2024. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830).
SB3242	Enroll 75%	Requires the Department of Transportation or county transportation agency having jurisdiction over roads, highways, or similar infrastructure to evaluate high-risk or dangerous corridors or intersections and plan strategies for mitigation. Provides t... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Enrolled to Governor.
SB2289	Enroll 75%	Requires the Department of Health to include in its annual report regarding Kalaupapa Settlement details and updated information, as available, regarding the permanent transfer to other governmental or qualified non-governmental entities of the power... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830).
SB2721	Enroll 75%	Clarifies the penalties for violations of ocean recreation laws. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830).
SB2753	Enroll 75%	Clarifies that no state or county building code shall prohibit the use of a substitute refrigerant allowed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency if the applicable equipment is listed and installed in compliance with the latest safety s... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830).
SB2476	Enroll 75%	Authorizes licensed dental hygienists to perform preventive dental sealant screenings and apply dental sealants on individuals, under certain conditions, in a school-based oral health program. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830).
SB2919	Pass	Clarifies the counties' authority to regulate the time, place, manner, and duration in which uses of land and structures may take place. Clarifies that uses that include the provision of transient accommodations are not considered residential uses an... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Act 017, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1117).