| HB318 | Pass | Establishes a interagency task force on vog to discuss the impact of vog on the people of Hawaii and find ways to address these issues. (SD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Act 229, 7/12/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1333). |
| HB1654 | Veto | Terminates a conditional use permit issued by a county agency to facilities intended for group living facilities or group homes that do not use the permits or cease operations for one year. (HB1654 CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Vetoed on 07-12-11 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1345). |
| HB1230 | Veto | Exempts construction of certain nonresidential structures used for agricultural or aquacultural operations from county building permit requirements, under certain conditions. Effective
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Vetoed on 07-12-11 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1344). |
| HB1155 | Veto | Specifying class A and B felonies that require mandatory minimum prison terms under the repeat offender statute. Reinstating, adding, and deleting certain class C felonies that require the mandatory minimum prison terms under the repeat offender stat...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Vetoed on 07-12-11 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1343). |
| HB1164 | Pass | Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to consider the sale or exchange of Sand Island parcels to leaseholders. Requires a report of findings and recommendations to the Legislature. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB1164 CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Act 235, 7/12/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1339). |
| HB667 | Veto | Creates the food safety and security program within the Department of Agriculture. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB667 CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Vetoed on 07-12-11 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1342). |
| HB680 | Pass | Repeals the requirement that the Hawaii Community Development Authority consider recommendations by the Kakaako Makai Community Planning Advisory Council in developing, accepting, and implementing any plans for the Kakaako makai area. (HB680 CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Act 234, 7/12/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1338). |
| HB1405 | Pass | Requires the Office of Planning to establish a statewide system of greenways and trails. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB1405 CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(H) Act 233, on 7/12/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1337). |
| HB56 | Veto | Permits family court to award reasonable visitation to grandparents if the denial of visitation would cause significant harm to the child. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that visitation decisions made by a parent are in the best interests of th...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Vetoed on 07-12-11 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1340). |
| HB1505 | Pass | Establishes the state facility renovation partnership program. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB1505 CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Act 231, 7/12/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1335). |
| HB1134 | Pass | Repeals part V of the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act and Act 99, Session Laws of Hawaii 1994, relating to the future termination of the prepaid health care law. (SD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Act 228, 7/12/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1332). |
| HB1138 | Pass | Authorizes a lien on an attorney's firm for unpaid certified shorthand reporter services requested by the attorney. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB1138 CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 223, 7/12/2011, (Gov. Msg. No. 1327). |
| HB739 | Pass | Requires that the primary caregiver be a certified nurse aide and the substitute caregiver be a nurse aide who has completed certain training in community care foster family homes approved for a maximum of three clients. Requires community care foste...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(H) Act 221, on 7/11/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1325). |
| HB761 | Pass | Changes references in the Hawaii Revised Statutes by substituting "intellectual disabilities", or like term, wherever the term "mental retardation", or like term, appears. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB761 CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(H) Act 220, on 7/11/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1324). |
| HB545 | Veto | Requires electronic voter registration on the website of the office of elections by January 1, 2014. Establishes requirements for online voter registration, including identification and affidavits. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB545 CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Vetoed on 07-12-11 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1341). |
| HB320 | Pass | Exempts a real estate licensee who provides an opinion as to the estimated price of real estate from the requirement for licensure as an appraiser subject to certain conditions. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-11
(H) Act 212, on 7/11/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1316). |
| HB985 | Pass | Allows construction projects to be solicited through request for proposals to use the design-build method. Authorizes the procurement officer to pay a conceptual design fee to unsuccessful offerors. Clarifies process of short-listing of offerors. Eff...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-11
(H) Act 211, on 7/11/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1315). |
| HB331 | Pass | Allows the Board of Land and Natural Resources to extend the fixed rental period or term of certain leases; provided that the aggregate of the initial term and any extension granted does not exceed sixty-five years. (HB331 CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-11
(H) Act 207, on 7/8/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1311). |
| HB389 | Pass | Establishes the Heeia community development district in Koolaupoko, Oahu. (SD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-11
(H) Act 210, on 7/8/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1314). |
| HB688 | Pass | Requires the Board of Education to monitor compliance with Department of Education rules or statutes covering bullying, cyberbullying, or harassment and to establish reporting requirements for the Department of Education. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB6...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-11
(H) Act 214, on 7/11/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1318). |
| HB227 | Pass | Makes entering or remaining unlawfully on unimproved or unused agricultural lands without permission an offense of criminal trespass in the second degree if the lands are fenced, enclosed, or secured, or a sign is displayed. Establishes limited liabi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-11
(H) Act 208, on 7/8/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1312). |
| HB866 | Pass | Allows beekeepers to register with the Department of Agriculture. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB866 CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-11
(S) Act 200, 7/8/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1304). |
| HB1520 | Pass | Directs the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to investigate an On-bill Financing Program (Program) for residential electric utility customers to finance purchases of energy efficient or renewable energy devices and systems through their regular elec...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-11
(H) Act 204, on 7/8/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1308). |
| HB122 | Pass | Extends the repeal date of Act 173 (2009), which exempts renewable energy projects from subdivision requirements on State agricultural or conservation lands from July 1, 2013, to July 1, 2020. Clarifies that wind energy projects are included in the e...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-11
(S) Act 201, 7/8/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1305). |
| HB1568 | Pass | Requires the Department of Transportation to coordinate with the Department of Agriculture to facilitate inspections of imported and exported agriculture and other inspected commodities at airports. Requires the Department of Transportation to provid...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-11
(S) Act 202, 7/8/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1306). |
| HB1566 | Pass | Allows for the lease of fast and submerged lands at Ala Wai Boat Harbor. Permits the limited issuance of commercial use permits for vessels with assigned moorings in Ala Wai and Keehi boat harbors. Provides for future moorage fees to be established b...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-08
(H) Act 197, on 7/7/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1301). |
| HB519 | Pass | Excludes services performed by an individual who is a member of a limited liability company or a partner of a limited liability partnership who has a distributional interest in the company or partnership of at least fifty per cent, a partner of a par...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-08
(H) Act 196, on 7/7/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1300). |
| HB605 | Pass | Establishes a reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund for the state fire council to administer and provide staff for the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB605 CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-07
(H) Act 189, on 7/5/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1293). |
| HB616 | Pass | Clarifies that awards of visitation rights may include visitation by electronic communication. Establishes additional factors for the court to consider and authorizes courts to set conditions in awarding such visitation. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB61...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-07
(H) Act 191, on 7/6/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1295). |
| HB597 | Pass | Expands definition of "quality assurance committee" to include interdisciplinary quality assurance committees composed of members from various health care organizations. (HB597 CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-05
(H) Act 176, on 7/1/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1280). |
| HB889 | Pass | Establishes health care-associated infection reporting requirements. (HB889 CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-05
(H) Act 177, on 7/1/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1281). |
| HB1000 | Pass | Clarifies and updates the Enhanced 911 Services Law, Chapter 138, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB1000 CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-01
(H) Act 168, on 6/27/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1272). |
| HB397 | Pass | Requires more specificity in all concurrent resolutions for the review of proposed exchanges, sales, or gifts of state land, including whether the land was classed as government or crown lands prior to August 15, 1895. Requires that a draft copy of t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-01
(H) Act 169, on 6/27/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1273). |
| HB467 | Pass | Provides additional protection to public employees who report violations of the law or government contracts. Expands the department of labor and industrial relations' responsibilities regarding whistleblowers. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-01
(H) Act 166, on 6/27/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1270). |
| HB200 | Pass | Appropriates funds for the operating and capital improvement budget of the Executive Branch for fiscal years 2011-2012 and 2012-2013. (HB200 CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-23
(H) Act 164, on 6/23/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1267). |
| HB555 | Pass | Requires a person convicted of criminal property damage by graffiti to remove graffiti from property within two hundred fifty yards of the site of the offense, if the property owner consents and the act of removal does not endanger the person or othe...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-23
(S) Act 156, 6/23/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1259). |
| HB960 | Pass | Establishes a program for granting low-income housing tax credit loans in lieu of low-income housing tax credits administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB960 CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-23
(S) Act 158, 6/23/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1261). |
| HB593 | Pass | Requires candidates for county elective office to submit a sworn certification by self-subscribing oath that the candidate has complied with the relevant provisions of the applicable county charter and county ordinances. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB59...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-23
(S) Act 157, 6/23/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1260). |
| HB1020 | Pass | Revises the boundaries of the Aloha Tower complex. Reduces the board of directors of the Aloha Tower Development Corporation (ATDC) from seven to three members. Places ATDC under the Department of Transportation for administrative purposes. Repeals t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-23
(S) Act 152, 6/23/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1255). |
| HB1038 | Pass | Makes various revisions to the employees' retirement system. (SD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-23
(S) Act 163, 6/23/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1266). |
| HB1447 | Pass | Amends provisions of the Permitted Transfers in Trust Act governing transfers of property from a transferor to a trustee by means of an irrevocable trust instrument. (SD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-23
(S) Act 161, 6/23/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1264). |
| HB1434 | Pass | Clarifies that a single violation of the prevailing wage law refers to each separate project where the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations finds a contractor in violation of chapter 104, HRS. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-23
(S) Act 160, 6/23/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1263). |
| HB117 | Pass | Expedites and facilitates work on construction projects within Special Management Areas. Amends other laws pertaining to Special Management Areas. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB117 CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-23
(S) Act 153, 6/23/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1256). |
| HB1368 | Pass | Defines a party candidate and modifies the withdrawal process for a party candidate. Clarifies the filing process of nomination papers. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB1368 CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-23
(S) Act 159, 6/23/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1262). |
| HB1079 | Pass | Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to collect fees and costs to cover Habitat Conservation Technical Assistance Program costs associated with habitat conservation plans. (HB1079 CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-22
(S) Act 147, 6/21/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1250). |
| HB1342 | Pass | Exempts broadband infrastructure improvements from state or county permitting requirements for five years, under certain conditions. Exempts telecommunications companies from replacing utility poles when installing or improving telecommunications cab...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-22
(S) Act 151, 6/21/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1254). |
| HB663 | Pass | Requires clear and conspicuous disclosure of automatic renewal clauses and cancellation procedures for all consumer contracts and offers with an automatic renewal provision and additional disclosure for contracts with a specified term of twelve month...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-21
(H) Act 139, on 6/20/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1242). |
| HB1107 | Pass | Authorizes members of the army and air national guard who are qualified by training and authorized by their commanders to use electric guns subject to state law when assisting civil authorities in disaster relief, civil defense, or law enforcement fu...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-21
(H) Act 144, on 6/20/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1247). |
| HB1333 | Pass | Increases the maximum monetary claim that may be filed in small claims court. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB1333 CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-21
(H) Act 141, on 6/20/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1244). |
| HB240 | Pass | Makes various amendments regarding prostitution offenses. Amends section 28-101, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to give the "greatest priority" to cases involving promoting prostitution, when the attorney general is determining whether to fund or provide f...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-21
(H) Act 145, on 6/20/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1248). |
