| SB782 | Pass | Prohibits any person from knowingly or intentionally possessing, constructing, setting off, igniting, discharging, or otherwise causing to explode any homemade explosive device. Establishes a violation of this prohibition as a class C felony. (SB782 ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 222, 7/12/2011, (Gov. Msg. No. 1326). |
| SB975 | Pass | Specifies required contents of the record of award when a certified real estate appraiser acts as an arbitrator in an arbitration proceeding to determine the fair market value, fair rental value, or fair and reasonable rent of real estate; requires c...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 227, 7/12/2011, (Gov. Msg. No. 1331). |
| SB217 | Veto | Eliminates the statute of limitations for civil actions brought by persons subjected to sexual offenses as a minor against the natural person who committed the act or acts constituting the sexual offense. Authorizes suits against a legal entity in ce...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Vetoed on 07-12-11 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1350). |
| SB1417 | Veto | Establishes the minimum number of members necessary to constitute a quorum to do business at ten. Establishes the number of votes necessary to validate any action of the Council as the concurrence of at least a majority of quorum. Repeal June 30, 201...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Vetoed on 07-12-11 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1352). |
| SB1213 | Pass | Establishes a temporary task force to review state and county administrative rules to be amended or repealed to expedite and make less burdensome the permitting and approval process. Effective on approval. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(H) Act 218, on 7/11/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1322). |
| SB590 | Veto | Extends the sunset date of the legislative federal economic stimulus program oversight commission from June 30, 2011, to December 31, 2011. Effective June 29, 2011. (SB590 HD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Vetoed on 07-12-11 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1351). |
| SB1493 | Veto | Requires every new and replacement outdoor light fixtures to be fully shielded beginning on July 1, 2013, with certain exemptions. Specifies that replacement of existing roadway lighting may be partially shielded under certain conditions. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Vetoed on 07-12-11 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1353). |
| SB631 | Pass | Increases, with certain limitations, the areas within agricultural lands in which solar energy facilities may be constructed. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(H) Act 217, on 7/11/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1321). |
| SB1274 | Pass | Provides uniform standards for external review procedures based on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Uniform Health Carrier External Review Model Act, to comply with the requirements of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Act 230, 7/12/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1334). |
| SB1511 | Pass | Increases the maximum lease terms for aquaculture operations from 35 to 65 years. Allows aquaculture operations in good standing to renew their lease. Allows for supportive aquaculture activities. Defines "aquaculture" under Section 171-59(b), Hawaii...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(H) Act 232, on 7/12/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1336). |
| SB1530 | Pass | Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to extend leases of public lands for hotel or resort use upon approval of a proposed development agreement to make substantial improvements to the existing improvements. Repeals 12/31/2015. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(H) Act 219, on 7/11/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1323). |
| SB1533 | Pass | Clarifies that a person commits the offense of cruelty to animals in the second degree if the person kills without need any animal other than insects, vermin, or other pests; provided they are handled in accordance with standard and acceptable pest c...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 226, 7/12/2011, (Gov. Msg. No. 1330). |
| SB11 | Pass | Creates a task force to determine whether a new Department of the Sheriff is needed, and if its establishment is feasible and needed, to begin the planning process. Report to the Legislature. Effective July 1, 2011. (SB11 HD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(H) Act 215, on 7/11/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1319). |
| SB1559 | Veto | Establishes incentives for important agricultural lands. (SB1559 HD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Vetoed on 07-12-11 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1354). |
| SB23 | Veto | Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the aha kiole advisory council, which may advise the Office of the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources and the Legislature on issues related to land and natural resou...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Vetoed on 07-12-11 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1346). |
| SB40 | Veto | Establishes a tracking system for the sale of products containing pseudoephedrine or ephedrine base. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Vetoed on 07-12-11 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1347). |
| SB44 | Veto | Requires the department of public safety to establish performance indicators for inmate reentry system. Requires reports, using key performance indicators, to be provided to the legislature. Creates the corrections and program report as a consolidat...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Vetoed on 07-12-11 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1348). |
| SB45 | Pass | Repeals the civil service exemptions for the first and second deputy sheriffs. Effective 1/1/2012. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(H) Act 216, on 7/11/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1320). |
| SB49 | Veto | Requires the director of public safety to report to the governor, and the governor to report to the legislature, any death of an inmate or correctional facility employee within forty-eight hours. Requires the director of public safety to immediately ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Vetoed on 07-12-11 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1349). |
| SB173 | Pass | Prohibits the sale or distribution of novelty lighters within the State. (SB173 HD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 224, 7/12/2011, (Gov. Msg. No. 1328). |
| SB946 | Pass | Permits a court to allow a petition, complaint, motion, temporary restraining order or an injunction from further harassment, or other document to be filed identifying the parties as "jane doe" or "john doe under certain circumstances. Permits the co...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-12
(S) Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 225, 7/12/2011, (Gov. Msg. No. 1329). |
| SB229 | Pass | Prohibits employers from discriminating against victims of domestic or sexual violence in certain employment-related situations if the victim notifies the employer of such status or the employer has actual knowledge. Requires an employer to make reas...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-11
(H) Act 206, on 7/8/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1310). |
| SB298 | Pass | Establishes an organizational and regulatory framework for sustainable business corporations. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-11
(H) Act 209, on 7/8/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1313). |
| SB98 | Pass | Requires public hearings subject to specified notice requirements before Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approval of a water carrier's certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN); specifies required findings for a CPCN; requires posting ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-11
(H) Act 213, on 7/11/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1317). |
| SB1244 | Pass | Modifies the renewable energy facility siting process to include biofuel production facilities and distribution infrastructure with capacity to produce or distribute one hundred thousand gallons or more of biofuel annually. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-11
(S) Act 199, 7/8/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1303). |
| SB146 | Pass | Requires the energy resources coordinator to conduct a study and issue a preliminary and final report on the conditions and policies necessary to expand biofuel production in the State to displace a significant amount of petroleum-based liquid fuel. ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-11
(H) Act 203, on 7/8/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1307). |
| SB1348 | Pass | Establishes the Hawaii health connector to create a health insurance exchange pursuant to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; creates Hawaii Health Insurance Exchange under a board of directors; creates board of directors;...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-11
(H) Act 205, on 7/8/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1309). |
| SB181 | Pass | Establishes a working group to study the feasibility of requiring all new single-family residential construction to incorporate design elements and minimum equipment installation at the time of construction to facilitate the future adoption of a phot...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-11
(S) Act 198, 7/8/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1302). |
| SB1221 | Pass | Requires the general contractor and applicable subcontractor for construction procurement under the Hawaii public procurement code to file certification of compliance with Chapter 103B, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), with the notice of final completi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-07
(H) Act 192, on 7/6/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1296). |
| SB1025 | Pass | Adds the assault of firefighters and water safety officers to the offense of assault in the second degree. Creates a class B felony for unauthorized entry in a dwelling based on occupant's age and incapacity. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-07
(H) Act 187, on 7/5/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1291). |
| SB1277 | Pass | Updates regulation of legal service plans. Updates fees charged to insurers by the department of commerce and consumer affairs. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-07
(H) Act 186, on 7/5/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1290). |
| SB1519 | Pass | Amends the secure and fair enforcement for mortgage licensing act to require all mortgage loan originators to work under the sponsorship of a registered entity; specifies standards for processing denied, abandoned, and withdrawn applications; specifi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-07
(H) Act 194, on 7/6/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1298). |
| SB1520 | Pass | Establishes a five-member Native Hawaiian roll commission in the office of Hawaiian affairs for administrative purposes to prepare and maintain a roll of qualified Native Hawaiians; requires the commission to publish the roll to facilitate commenceme...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-07
(H) Act 195, on 7/6/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1299). |
| SB903 | Pass | Creates the affordable rental housing development program; allows nonprofit organizations to acquire expiring United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or United States Department of Agriculture housing contracts and ensures that the ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-07
(H) Act 193, on 7/6/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1297). |
| SB742 | Pass | Allows the state fire council to hire a full-time administrator and administrative assistant. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-07
(H) Act 188, on 7/5/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1292). |
| SB758 | Pass | Extends the use of Hawaii compliance express for small-business vendors for all contracts and procurements of $2,500 or more. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-07
(H) Act 190, on 7/6/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1294). |
| SB281 | Pass | Authorizes the use or rental of division of animal industry property or facilities for commercial purposes. Establishes the animal industry special fund. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-05
(H) Act 185, on 7/5/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1289). |
| SB283 | Pass | Incorporates the definitions and guiding principles of the Hawaii 2050 sustainability plan into the Hawaii state planning act. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-05
(H) Act 181, on 7/5/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1285). |
| SB285 | Pass | Requires the department of human services to implement a mobile medical van telehealth pilot program operated by a qualified provider. Requires the department of human services to assess the implementation of the program at least six months but no la...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-05
(H) Act 182, on 7/5/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1286). |
| SB219 | Pass | Prohibits physically restraining inmates who are pregnant or in postpartum recovery, unless extraordinary circumstances exist. (SB219 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-05
(H) Act 174, on 7/1/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1278). |
| SB1073 | Pass | Increases the amount of surcharges for indigent legal fees. Requires biennial review and report by fund administrator. Effective January 1, 2012. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-05
(H) Act 180, on 7/5/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1284). |
| SB892 | Pass | Amends certain laws regarding the use of service dogs in statutes relating to dog licensing, quarantine, public conveyances, criminal acts, and discriminatory practices in real estate transactions to address issues with obsolescence and inconsistency...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-05
(H) Act 175, on 7/1/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1279). |
| SB1342 | Pass | Requires disabled parking placards to be hung from the front windshield mirror of a vehicle when the placard is in use. Allows the placard to be displayed on the vehicle's dashboard if the design of the vehicle's rearview mirror precludes secure hang...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-05
(H) Act 183, on 7/5/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1287). |
| SB921 | Pass | Allows certain child service providers to provide emergency shelter and related services to minors at no cost under certain circumstances. Effective July 1, 2011. (SB921 HD3)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-05
(H) Act 179, on 7/1/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1283). |
| SB1153 | Pass | Reduces the new farmer program loan interest rate; increases the loan limits; reduces the number of credit denials required to qualify for the program. Effective July 1, 2011. (SB1153 HD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-05
(H) Act 184, on 7/5/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1288). |
| SB1154 | Pass | Establishes the south Kona wilderness area on the island of Hawaii to preserve vulnerable visual, natural, biological, and historical aspects of South Kona. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-05
(H) Act 178, on 7/1/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1282). |
| SB986 | Pass | Establishes a nine-member task force to formulate policies and procedures to eliminate the disproportionate representation of Native Hawaiians in Hawaii's criminal justice system. Requires report to the 2013 legislature. Sunsets task force August 1, ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-01
(H) Act 170, on 6/27/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1274). |
| SB105 | Pass | Adopts Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act; allows owner of real property to designate beneficiaries to receive real property upon death of owner without requirements of probate or formalities of wills. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-01
(H) Act 173, on 6/27/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1277). |
| SB1491 | Pass | Clarifies the circumstances under which a district court may serve a summons or other writ outside of the State. (SB1491 HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-01
(H) Act 171, on 6/27/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1275). |
| SB1088 | Pass | Repeals the June 30, 2012, sunset date of provisions related to partial unemployment benefits. Removes the eight-week limitation on partial unemployment benefit status. Makes mandatory, rather than discretionary, the waiver of registration and work s...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-07-01
(H) Act 165, on 6/27/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1269). |
