HI Legislation | 2011 | Regular Session

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HB1622PassRequires the construction of a state law enforcement memorial in the capitol district, provided private funds are solicited and used for the construction of the memorial. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB1622 HD1)
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2011-04-25
(S) Act 014, 4/25/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1114).
SCR85Engross

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Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Relating To Geothermal Resources.
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2011-04-25
(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting no and Representative(s) Cabanilla, Carroll, M. Oshiro excused.
HCR173PassUrging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With Moanalua Gardens Foundation To Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding For The Use Of Kamananui (moanalua) Valley For Educational And Cultural Purposes.
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2011-04-25
(H) Resolution adopted in final form.
SB124PassExempts an insurer from prohibitions on cancellation or nonrenewal of a motor vehicle insurance policy; provided that the insurer offers a replacement policy that offers the same or better coverage, terms, or conditions at a lower price through an af...
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2011-04-25
(S) Act 011, 4/25/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1111).
HB393Enroll

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Establishes a procedure that allows certain DUI offenders whose privilege to drive was suspended or revoked prior to the effective date of the ignition interlock law to obtain an ignition interlock permit or permit to drive their employers' vehicles,...
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2011-04-25
(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-28-11 1:30PM in conference room 225.
SB1273PassAuthorizes the Insurance Commissioner to enforce consumer protections and market reforms relating to insurance of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. (SD1)
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2011-04-25
(S) Act 015, 4/25/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1115).
HB1307Enroll

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Establishes a refundable ohana residential housing income tax credit for qualified taxpayers that purchase a qualified principal residence on or after 04/01/2011, and before 01/01/2013, that is payable to the qualified taxpayer in 2 equal installment...
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2011-04-25
(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-11 1:30PM in conference room 423.
HB1087PassThis measure amends section 353-61, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to delete the Hawaii Criminal Justice Association from the panel to nominate members of the paroling authority since the association no longer exists. (HB1087 HD1)
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2011-04-25
(S) Act 016, 4/25/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1116).
HCR100PassEncouraging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Hawaii Community Development Authority To Locate Land Suitable To Construct A Motorsports Center On The Island Of Oahu.
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2011-04-25
(H) Resolution adopted in final form.
SB704PassExempts certain third party owners and operators of on-site renewable energy systems from regulation as public utilities by the public utilities commission. (SD2)
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2011-04-25
(S) Act 009, 4/25/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1109).
SB27PassRemoves long-term care insurance from the definition of "accident and health or sickness insurance" and related terms within the insurance code; removes reference to insurance fraud statute. (SD1)
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2011-04-25
(S) Act 012, 4/25/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1112).
SB35PassAmends section of motor vehicle industry licensing act to reflect updated statutory cross-references and make nonsubstantive technical amendments.
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2011-04-25
(S) Act 013, 4/25/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1113).
SB1346PassAmends definition of "renewable electrical energy" to include, beginning 1/1/15, customer-sited, grid-connected renewable energy generation. (SD2)
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2011-04-25
(S) Act 010, 4/25/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1110).
HCR85PassUrging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Determine Whether Lands Along The Waipio Peninsula And Waipahu Shorelines Are Accreted Lands And Therefore State Property For Prospective Use As A State Park.
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2011-04-25
(H) Resolution adopted in final form.
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Requires Community Care Foster Family Homes to have a primary caregiver as a certified nurse aide and a substitute caregiver as a nurse aide with a certain minimum number of continuing education hours for Community Care Foster Family Homes certified ...
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2011-04-25
(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-11 10:50AM in conference room 229.
HCR167PassRequesting The Department Of Agriculture To Convene A Working Group To Examine The Federal 2008 Farm Bill Amendment To The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act.
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2011-04-25
(H) Resolution adopted in final form.
SB756Engross

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Establishes an excise tax on direct broadcast satellite service providers. Modifies the renewable energy technologies income tax credit. Repeals the income tax exemption for stocks and stock options from a qualified high technology business. Effectiv...
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2011-04-25
(S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 672).
HB793Enroll

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Suspends from 1/1/2012, to 6/30/2015, the exemptions for certain persons and certain amounts of gross income or proceeds from the general excise and use tax and requires the payment of the tax at a rate of 4%. Appropriates funds to expedite implement...
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2011-04-25
(S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 671).
SB1161Engross

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Exempts certain broadband infrastructure improvements from state and county permitting requirements. Exempts a person or entity from any requirement to upgrade or replace existing utility poles when using that pole to install new or improve existing ...
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2011-04-25
(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-11 1:30PM in conference room 423.
HB1221Enroll

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Exempts a liquor licensee from liability for certain violations if the licensee has in place a security plan approved by the liquor commission to prevent consumption of liquor by a minor and the licensee acts in good faith to implement the plan. Effe...
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2011-04-21
(S) Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-25-11 4:00PM in conference room 312.
HCR24PassExtending The Deadline For The Home For Life Task Force To Report Its Findings And Recommendations For Reducing Barriers To Aging In Place And Facilitating Multigenerational Living.
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2011-04-21
(H) Resolution adopted in final form.
HB354Enroll

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Prohibits discovery and limits the award of costs and fees in controversies involving small claim tax appeals. (SD2)
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2011-04-21
(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-28-11 2:30PM in conference room 325.
HB640Enroll

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Requires any final action taken in an executive meeting to be reported when the board reconvenes at the open meeting, provided that the information reported shall not be inconsistent with the purpose for which the executive meeting was convened. Effe...
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2011-04-21
(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-26-11 2:30PM in conference room 325.
HCR286PassRequesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Establish A Task Force To Work Collaboratively To Find Ways To More Effectively Enforce The State's Civil And Criminal Laws That May Apply To Unlicensed Contractors.
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2011-04-21
(H) Resolution adopted in final form.
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Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to collect fees to cover the technical assistance program costs associated with habitat conservation plans, and adopt rules for establishing the fees. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB1311 HD1)
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2011-04-21
(S) Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-25-11 1:00PM in conference room 224.
HCR135Engross

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Urging The Continued Support Of The Aloha Spirit Of All People Of The State Of Hawaii.
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2011-04-21
(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.
SCR84Engross

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Requesting The Convening Of A Task Force To Report On Strategies And Resources To Reduce Recidivism Among Native Hawaiians.
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2011-04-21
(H) The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.
HB758Enroll

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Appropriates unspecified funds for the department of human services, vocational rehabilitation and services for the blind division to upgrade equipment and facilities for the Hoopono program. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD2)
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2011-04-21
(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-27-11 11:00AM in conference room 229.
HB505Enroll

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Appropriates funds for flood mitigation on various recurring flooded areas of the State due to heavy rains. Effective 7/1/2117. (SD2)
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2011-04-21
(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Monday 04-25-11 1:30PM in conference room 225.
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Establishes discretionary request for competitive sealed proposal procedures using a two-step design-build process. Defines design-build. Authorizes the procurement officer to pay a conceptual design fee to unsuccessful offerors. Clarifies process of...
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2011-04-21
(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-11 3:30PM in conference room 312.
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Establishes requirements for licensure and regulation of large-scale dog breeders. Effective July 1, 2112. (SB1522 HD1)
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2011-04-20
(S) Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-21-11 9:45AM in conference room 016.
HB235Enroll

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Establish a new chapter in the Hawaii Revised Statutes to authorize the creation of and establish policies and procedures for the governance of sustainable business limited liability companies. Effective July 1, 2112. (SD2)
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2011-04-20
(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-11 1:30PM in conference room 423.
SB199Engross

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Requires, under certain conditions, the reimbursement to the general fund from a non-general fund of the Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit claimed by a taxpayer. Effective June 30, 2011. (SB199 HD1)
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2011-04-20
(S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 660).
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Promoting And Supporting The Development Of The Fund Management Industry In Hawaii Through The Akamai Foundation And Other Incentives.
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2011-04-19
To Senate Economic Development and Technology Committee
HB814Enroll

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Limits the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to providing group life insurance benefits only to retired employees who retired before July 1, 2011. Maintains the flat dollar contribution for the group life benefit of retired employees and repe...
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2011-04-19
(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 648).
HCR249Engross

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Authorizing And Requesting The Governor To Establish A Sister-state Relationship Through The Hawaii Sister-state Committee Between The State Of Hawaii Of The United States And The State Of Rabat-sal-zemmour-zar Of The Kingdom Of Morocco.
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2011-04-19
To Senate Transportation and International Affairs Committee
HCR224Engross

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Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Partner With The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs, The Department Of Agriculture, And Other Appropriate Entities To Provide Support Services To Its Beneficiaries To Encourage Successful Farming On Agricul...
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2011-04-19
To Senate Hawaiian Affairs Committee
HCR137Engross

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Requesting The Attorney General To Assess The Impact Of Diverting Drug Possession Offenders From The Criminal Justice System To Drug Treatment Programs.
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2011-04-19
To Senate Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs Committee
HCR196Engross

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Requesting The Convening Of A Task Force To Develop A Quality Improvement Initiative To Reduce Elective Cesarean Sections And Induction Of Labor.
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2011-04-19
To Senate Health Committee
HB326Enroll

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Provides for telehealth services coverage for medicaid and QUEST patients using Kona hospital's medical van program. Establishes the Hawaii patient centered health home pilot program. Establishes the Hawaii medicaid modernization and innovation counc...
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2011-04-19
(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 648).
HCR159Engross

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Creating The Task Force On Establishing The Bank Of The State Of Hawaii.
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2011-04-19
To Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee
HCR294Engross

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Encouraging Discussions To Propose Recommendations To The Legislature To Resolve Outstanding Differences Regarding Claims Of The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Income And Proceeds From The Public Land Trust Between November 7, 1978, And July 1, 2008.
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2011-04-19
To Senate Hawaiian Affairs Committee
SB1006Engross

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Amends the sunset date of June 30, 2011, for Act 126, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009, relating to revisions of certain state water quality standards to June 30, 2013. Effective June 29, 2011. (SB1006 HD1)
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2011-04-19
(S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 652).
HCR45Engross

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Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Feasibility Study Relating To Safety Improvements On Roosevelt Bridge.
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2011-04-19
To Senate Transportation and International Affairs Committee
SB249Engross

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Appropriates funds to acquire a slaughterhouse within the Campbell Industrial Park on the island of Oahu. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB249 HD2)
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2011-04-19
(S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 652).
HCR67Engross

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Requesting The Establishment Of A Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii And The Islands Of Oceania.
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2011-04-19
To Senate Transportation and International Affairs Committee
HCR146Engross

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Requesting An Audit Of The Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund.
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2011-04-19
To Senate Judiciary and Labor Committee
HCR43PassRequesting The Legislature To Support The Education Of Hawaii's Drivers Regarding Their Responsibilities To Blind Pedestrians.
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2011-04-19
(H) Resolution adopted in final form.
HB1019Enroll

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Authorizes the revision of allocation from the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax. Extends the existence of the Climate Change Task Force until 6/30/13. Effective 7/1/2117. (SD2)
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2011-04-19
(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 648).
HCR319PassRequesting The Japanese Consul General In Honolulu To Address The Legislature Assembled In Joint Session.
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2011-04-19
(H) Resolution adopted in final form.
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