| SB2967 | Engross
Sine Die | Creates a new bargaining unit (14) for ocean safety officers and water safety officers employed by the State or counties effective July 1, 2030. (SB2967 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-20 (H) Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 784). |
| SB2213 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires the consideration of transfer or demotion to another position for which an employee is qualified within the same department before the employee is considered for discharge due to failure to meet performance requirements. Effective July 1, 20... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-20 (S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-12 2:45PM in conference room 325. |
| HCR31 | Pass | Approving The Sale Of The Leased Fee Interest In 95-017 Kuahelani Avenue, No. 321, Mililani, Hawaii. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-20 (H) Resolution adopted in final form. |
| HCR30 | Pass | Approving The Sale Of The Leased Fee Interest In 95-031 Kuahelani Avenue, No. 242, Mililani, Hawaii. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-20 (H) Resolution adopted in final form. |
| HCR29 | Pass | Approving The Sale Of The Leased Fee Interest In 2949 Ala Ilima Street, No. 303, Honolulu, Hawaii. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-20 (H) Resolution adopted in final form. |
| HCR28 | Pass | Approving The Sale Of The Leased Fee Interest In 41-557 Kamanaaina Place, Waimanalo, Hawaii. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-20 (H) Resolution adopted in final form. |
| HCR162 | Pass | Authorizing The Grant Of A Fifty-five Year Term For A Non-exclusive Easement To Koolau Properties, Llc, For Seawall Purposes At Sprecklesville Beach Lots, Wailuku, Maui, As Approved By The Board Of Land And Natural Resources. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-20 (H) Resolution adopted in final form. |
| HCR27 | Pass | Approving The Sale Of The Leased Fee Interest In 2314 10th Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-20 (H) Resolution adopted in final form. |
| HCR26 | Pass | Approving The Sale Of The Leased Fee Interest In 644 Hokiokio Place, Honolulu, Hawaii. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-20 (H) Resolution adopted in final form. |
| HCR25 | Pass | Approving The Sale Of The Leased Fee Interest In 619 Kuliouou Road, Honolulu, Hawaii. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-20 (H) Resolution adopted in final form. |
| HCR24 | Pass | Approving The Sale Of The Leased Fee Interest In 593 Kuliouou Road, Honolulu, Hawaii. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-20 (H) Resolution adopted in final form. |
| SB2750 | Engross
Sine Die | Prevents unexpected increases in pension benefits and in the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of the Employees' Retirement System by limiting the amount of compensation included in "average final compensation" and requires employers to pay the ad... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-20 (S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-12 2:45PM in conference room 325. |
| HCR142 | Pass | Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Honokawai, Lahaina, Maui, For Seawall Purposes. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-20 (H) Resolution adopted in final form. |
| SCR134 | Engross
Sine Die | Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Implement An Incentive Program To Promote The Purchase Of Hawaii-grown Agricultural Commodities. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-19 (H) The committees on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Tsuji, Hashem, Awana, Choy, Evans, McKelvey, Nishimoto, Marumoto, Riviere; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Brower, Tokioka. |
| HB2497 | Enroll
Sine Die | Clarifies and corrects ambiguities and errors in Hawaii's securities laws. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-19 (S) Received notice of House reconsideration of action in disagreeing to the amendments proposed by the Senate (Hse. Com. No. 624). |
| SCR151 | Engross
Sine Die | Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources, Department Of Health, And Office Of Planning To Streamline The Permitting Process For The Restoration Of Hawaiian Fishponds. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-19 (H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on WLO/EEP with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ching, Tokioka excused (2). |
| SCR91 | Engross
Sine Die | Establishing A Working Group To Discuss The Creation Of A Strategic Plan For The Development And Marketing Of The Hawaii Tea Industry And Make Recommendations For Labeling Requirements Of Hawaii-grown Tea. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-19 (H) The committees on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Nishimoto, Nakashima, Aquino, Awana, Chang, Hanohano, Takai, Johanson; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 6 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, Mizuno, Saiki, Takumi, Wooley, Ching. |
| SCR74 | Engross
Sine Die | Urging The Counties To Preserve Property Tax Exemptions For Kuleana Lands. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-19 (H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Marumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Souki voting no (1) and Representative(s) Ching, Tokioka excused (2). |
| SCR171 | Engross
Sine Die | Requesting The Agribusiness Development Corporation To Acquire Land For Improvements To Its Infrastructure Necessary To Achieve Its Mission. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-19 (H) The committees on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Tsuji, Hashem, Awana, Choy, Evans, McKelvey, Nishimoto, Marumoto, Riviere; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Brower, Tokioka. |
| SB2354 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires proof of identification from sellers of agricultural commodities. Makes theft of agricultural commodities an offense of theft in the second degree and establishes lack of ownership or movement certificates as prima facie evidence of the thef... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-19 (S) Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-12 9:30AM in conference room 224. |
| HB2600 | Pass | Updates chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to make it consistent with federal laws on controlled substances. (HB2600 HD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-19 (H) Act 029, on 4/19/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1129). |
| SB2429 | Engross
Sine Die | Serves as a vehicle to implement the 2011 recommendations of the mortgage foreclosure task force. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB2429 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-18 (S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-20-12 10:00AM in conference room 016. |
| HB2181 | Pass | Amends the deadline to file nomination papers associated with filling a vacancy in the membership of the board of trustees of OHA, to ensure compliance with provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, P.L. 111-84, manda... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-18 (S) Act 026, 4/17/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1126). |
| HB2533 | Pass | Amends the definition of "aggravated circumstances" in chapter 587A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to make it consistent with the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act and the state plan under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act. (HB2533 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-18 (S) Act 028, 4/17/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1128). |
| HB1848 | Enroll
Sine Die | Clarifies that negotiations relating to contributions to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund (EUTF) shall be to agree upon amounts that the State and counties shall contribute toward the payment of costs for a health benefits plan an... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-18 (H) Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-19-12 2:35PM in conference room 325. |
| SB2971 | Pass | Defines "vehicle" in HRS chapter 707. Amends negligent injury offenses to include bodily injury to another person caused by the operation of a moped or vessel in a negligent manner. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-18 (S) Act 021, 4/17/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1121). |
| SB2650 | Pass | Extends prohibition of promoting a controlled substance in, on, or near schools, school vehicles, or public parks to include public housing projects and complexes. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-18 (S) Act 023, 4/17/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1123). |
| SB2518 | Pass | Authorizes military dependents as well as active duty military members deployed outside the U.S. to use an expired driver's license for up to ninety days after the return to the U.S. of the active duty member. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-18 (S) Act 022, 4/17/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1122). |
| SB2457 | Engross
Sine Die | Imposes time limits on administrative and judicial review decisions. Limits protests to those that are a minimum percentage of the contract value. Temporarily authorizes the governor or a county mayor to exempt a procurement from protest. Makes perma... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-18 (S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 619). |
| HB1965 | Pass | Clarifies the continuing education requirement for pharmacists. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-18 (S) Act 024, 4/17/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1124). |
| SB2503 | Pass | Extends procedures for impoundment and forfeiture for cruelty to animal offenses to equine animals to the same extent as pet animals. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2503 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-18 (S) Act 025, 4/17/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1125). |
| HB2587 | Pass | Amends the definition of "sailing school vessel" to mean, among other things, a vessel that is in compliance with the title 46 Code of Federal Regulations part 169. (HB2587 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-18 (S) Act 027, 4/17/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1127). |
| HB121 | Enroll
Sine Die | Makes appropriations for the operational expenses of the Hawaii Civil Air Patrol. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-17 (H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 758). |
| HB2514 | Enroll
Sine Die | Increases membership of the Hawaii paroling authority from three to five. Appropriates funds. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-17 (H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 759). |
| HB2494 | Enroll
Sine Die | Provides unspecified employer contribution amounts for plan years 20112012 and 20122013 for Hawaii EmployerUnion Health Benefits Trust Fund health benefit plan premiums for the employees of collective bargaining unit (10) and their excluded counterpa... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-17 (H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 759). |
| HB2493 | Enroll
Sine Die | Provides unspecified employer contributions amounts for plan years 20112012 and 20122013 for Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund health benefit plan premiums for the employees of collective bargaining unit (9) and their excluded counterp... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-17 (H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 759). |
| SB3053 | Engross
Sine Die | Establishes aha moku advisory committee within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Makes an appropriation. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB3053 HD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-17 (H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 757). |
| SB2703 | Engross
Sine Die | Includes the date that services for remuneration were first performed as information to be provided to the child support enforcement agency through the new hire reporting process. Requires employers or unions to provide the appropriate health plan pr... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-17 (S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 611). |
| SB3050 | Engross
Sine Die | Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to lease public lands for purposes of developing creative media production and post-production facilities by negotiation, without public auction. Effective July 1, 2112. (SB3050 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-17 (H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 757). |
| SB2941 | Engross
Sine Die | Authorizes the establishment of aerospace high technology enterprise zones. Requires report to the Legislature on pilot aerospace high technology enterprise zone. Authorizes aerospace high technology parks by special permit within certain agricultura... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-17 (S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 611). |
| SB3048 | Engross
Sine Die | Provides an income tax credit for hotel construction and renovation for taxable years beginning on January 1, 2013, and ending on December 31, 2018. Repeals the sunset of the additional two per cent transient accommodations tax collected by the State... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-17 (H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 757). |
| SB2256 | Engross
Sine Die | Allows condominium boards to authorize the installation of separate utility meters for each unit in any project; provided that the association pays the cost of installing the meters. (SB2256 HD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-17 (S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 611). |
| HB2250 | Enroll
Sine Die | Establishes and appropriates funds for a special operations team, in place of the emergency environmental workforce established by Act 4, SLH 2001, Third Special Session, that is authorized to recruit and employ temporary emergency environmental work... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-17 (S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 612). |
| SB2981 | Engross
Sine Die | Allows the public utilities commission to direct electric utilities to include specific scenarios and resource options as part of their integrated resource plans, to develop a framework to replace oil-based power generation facilities, and to examine... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-17 (H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 757). |
| SB580 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires monitoring and reporting on the two existing marine life conservation districts on Maui. Establishes statutorily the Division of Aquatic Resources under the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB580 HD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-17 (S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 611). |
| SB583 | Engross
Sine Die | Allows the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to designate an access organization to oversee public, educational, and governmental channels on cable television. Requires an audit of Olelo Community Television. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB583 HD... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-17 (S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 611). |
| SB2805 | Engross
Sine Die | Reduces the minimum number of candidates that must be submitted by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority Resident Advisory Board for the governor's consideration for appointment to the resident member seat on the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's Board... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-17 (S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 611). |
| SB2438 | Engross
Sine Die | Sets forth technology readiness levels based upon the U.S. Department of Energy's assessment guide. Requires the director of the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute to provide the Public Utilities Commission with an analysis of the technology readiness o... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-17 (S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 611). |
| SB2226 | Engross
Sine Die | Prohibits penalties for erroneous claims for refund or credit from being added to tax underpayments on which certain other penalties are already imposed. Unless preempted by federal law, requires the collection of use taxes by sellers of tangible per... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-17 (S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 611). |
| HCR145 | Engross
Sine Die | Requesting The Governor Of The State Of Hawaii And The Hawaii Sister-state Commission To Approve The Establishment Of A Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii And The Province Of Bali, Indonesia. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-16 To Senate Transportation and International Affairs Committee |