HI Legislation | 2013 | Regular Session | Senate

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Bill	Status	Summary/Title	Last Action
SB328	Pass	Amends the Residential Landlord-tenant Code to provide for security deposits that include an additional amount to pay for damages caused by any pet animal, other than an assistance animal, allowed to reside in the premises pursuant to the rental agre... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-07-02 Act 206, 6/26/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1309).
SB9	Pass	Prohibits a person convicted of cruelty to animals in the first degree from possessing or owning any pet animal or equine animal for a minimum of five years from the conviction date. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-07-02 Act 209, 6/26/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1312).
SB1124	Pass	Authorizes the Department of Health to expend fees from the Dietitian Licensure Special Fund to offset the expenses incurred relating to the licensing of dietitians. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-07-02 Act 229, on 6/27/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1332).
SB642	Pass	Amends the definitions of "adequate supply", "medical use", "primary caregiver", "usable marijuana", and "written certification". Allows the medical use of marijuana if the amount of marijuana possessed by the qualifying patient does not exceed an ad... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-26 Act 178, 6/25/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1281).
SB960	Pass	Establishes a notice of postponement or cancellation of sale requirement under part IA, chapter 667, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to judicial foreclosures. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-26 Act 181, 6/25/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1284).
SB345	Pass	Raises fees related to portable electronics insurance licenses to $5,000 for the issuance of the initial portable electronics limited lines licenses and $2,500 per year for the initial or renewal term. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-26 Act 194, 6/25/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1297).
SB502	Pass	Establishes a uniform standard for disclosure for condominium projects, cooperative housing corporations, and other community associations and clarifies the types of documents that are required to be disclosed. Requires the disclosure of documents wi... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-26 Act 186, 6/25/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1289).
SB505	Pass	Adds support for mediation of condominium related disputes as one of the educational purposes supported by the condominium education trust fund. Beginning with the July 1, 2015, biennium registration, imposes an additional annual condominium educatio... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-26 Act 187, 6/25/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1290).
SB507	Pass	Creates notice requirements for regular annual meetings and special meetings of a planned community association. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-26 Act 188, 6/25/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1291).
SB548	Pass	Exempts from licensing requirements in the State any commissioned medical officer or psychologist employed by the U.S. Department of Defense, who is credentialed by Tripler Army Medical Center, while providing direct telemedicine support or services ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-26 Act 189, 6/25/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1292).
SB46	Pass	Establishes the Post-secondary Education Authorization Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Creates the Post-secondary Education Authorization Special Subaccount of the Compliance Resolution Fund. Includes provisions for tr... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-26 Act 180, 6/25/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1283).
SB1073	Pass	Establishes certification and financial solvency requirements for dental insurers, including compliance with the requirements of chapter 423, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to dental service corporations. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-26 Act 191, 6/25/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1294).
SB1077	Pass	Sets forth specific responsibilities of and protections for owner-builders exempted from contractor licensing and other requirements; amends the fine schedule to be based on the circumstances of each case. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-26 Act 176, 6/25/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1279).
SB682	Pass	Clarifies the authority of the county fire chiefs to examine building plans and documentation to ensure that they are in compliance with the county's adopted fire code. Requires the issuance of permits before work may begin. Effective July 1, 2013. (... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-26 Act 179, 6/25/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1282).
SB680	Pass	Enacts a homeland security law to establish a State Office of Homeland Security within the State Department of Defense. Authorizes the establishment of county organizations for homeland security. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-26 Act 175, 6/25/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1278).
SB883	Pass	Creates a new bargaining unit (14) for state law enforcement officers and state and county ocean safety and water safety officers. Effective July 1, 2013. (SB883 HD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 137, 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1240).
SB1360	Pass	Makes permanent the general excise tax exemptions for condominium common expenses paid by managers, submanagers, and suboperators and for hotel employee expenses paid by hotel operators and timeshare projects. Eliminates the aggregate cap of $400,000... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 163, on 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1266).
SB82	Pass	Authorizes Hawaii Public Housing Authority to receive, use, and dispose of property and sell real property subject to legislative approval; receive gifted property to benefit public housing residents; and use volunteer services. Directs the Hawaii Pu... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 148, on 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1251).
SB84	Pass	Expands the scope of the definition of "public housing project" to include any housing project controlled or managed by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority pursuant to federally assisted housing. Excludes state-owned public housing. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 149, on 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1252).
SB1339	Pass	Creates a state definition for a rural area for purposes of federal programs only so that certain areas that would not otherwise be considered rural pursuant to a federal definition will be eligible for federal funds designated for rural areas. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 144, 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1247).
SB1336	Pass	Designates the Kahuku Medical Center as a rural hospital for a period of ten years beginning on July 1, 2013. Repeals June 30, 2023. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 143, 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1246).
SB458	Pass	Removes the requirement that general excise tax revenues be deposited to the credit of the state educational facilities improvement special fund. Limits expenditures from the special fund to projects authorized by the legislature for fiscal years end... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 157, on 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1260).
SB88	Pass	Prohibits possessing open liquor containers in the common areas in state and federal public housing projects. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 150, on 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1253).
SB305	Pass	Authorizes the Hawaii public housing authority to develop public housing projects. Authorizes the Hawaii public housing authority to develop commercial and industrial properties and sell or lease other properties in connection with the development of... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 151, on 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1254).
SB1193	Pass	Eliminates the general excise tax exemption for liquor, tobacco, and food sold to common carriers. (HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 160, on 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1263).
SB516	Pass	Removes time bar on paternity actions. Effective July 1, 2013. (SB516 HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 136, on 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1239).
SB1194	Pass	Repeals the additional transient accommodations tax imposed by Act 61, SLH 2009. Repeals the daily tax on transient accommodations furnished on a complimentary or gratuitous basis imposed by Act 103, SLH 2011. Makes permanent allocations of the Trans... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 161, on 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1264).
SB1196	Pass	Assists with enforcement of cash economy laws by the department of taxation. Effective 7/1/13. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 162, on 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1265).
SB933	Pass	Extends for 5 years the general excise tax exclusion for amounts received by a managed care support contractor of the TRICARE program for the actual cost or advancement to third-party health care providers pursuant to a contract with the United State... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 164, on 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1267).
SB1025	Pass	Updates the Hula Mae Single Family Mortgage Loan Program to allow broader program participation by potential homeowners, add down payment and other cost assistance as a program feature, and make housekeeping and conforming amendments. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 135, on 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1238).
SB551	Pass	Directs the Office of Veterans Services, with the assistance of DAGS, state DOD, and the State Historic Preservation Division, to develop a plan to establish a memorial honoring the veterans of the Persian Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm, Operation ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 139, 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1242).
SB48	Pass	Removes a representative from the department of education from the membership of the aerospace advisory committee. Amends section 205A-62, HRS, to remove the department of education from the list of state agencies with responsibilities relating to ma... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 158, on 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1261).
SB237	Pass	Establishes a pilot program to generate revenue through the lease of public school lands for public purposes. Establishes the school facilities subaccount. Requires the department of education to report to the legislature. Makes an appropriation for ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 155, on 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1258).
SB239	Pass	Moves the framework for establishing an annual conference of secondary school students into Chapter 302A, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Amends the framework of the annual conference and student conference committee. Clarifies the role of the student confe... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 156, on 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1259).
SB1066	Pass	Clarifies, corrects errors, and amends Hawaii's securities laws. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 165, on 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1268).
SB1067	Pass	Requires escrow depositories to report any change of their corporate designated escrow officer or branch manager to the Commissioner of Financial Institutions; establishes a statutory fee for the transfer or change in control of an escrow depository ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 166, on 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1269).
SB1068	Pass	Authorizes the Commissioner of Financial Institutions to require money transmitters to register with NMLS. Establishes procedures for a licensed money transmitter to surrender its license. Amends the bond requirement, the fee structure for services p... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 167, on 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1270).
SB1069	Pass	Raises application and renewal fees for individuals and companies that conduct mortgage loan origination activities. Updates licensure and regulatory requirements. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 168, on 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1271).
SB1071	Pass	Modernizes the State's financial institutions law, codified as chapter 412, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Establishes certain fees for financial institutions and financial institution applicants until 1/1/2014. Replaces individual fees for Hawaii banks an... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 172, on 6/24/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1275).
SB244	Pass	Establishes provisions for charter schools relating to annual independent financial audits, criminal history record checks, enrollment, conflicts of interest and disclosure, facilities funding, and hiring. Makes amendments to the State's charter scho... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 159, on 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1262).
SB1093	Pass	Establishes the preschool open doors program within the department of human services. Requires reporting to the legislature. Makes an appropriation. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 169, on 6/24/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1272).
SB909	Pass	Provides fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for collective bargaining unit (13) and its excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit repr... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 173, on 6/25/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1276).
SB1106	Pass	Allows a child care program licensed by the United States Department of Defense or the Hawaii Council of Private Schools to be exempt from licensing by the Department of Human Services; provided that for child care programs licensed by the Hawaii Cou... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 140, 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1243).
SB403	Pass	Authorizes the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to issue revenue bonds to fund loan programs. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 171, on 6/24/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1274).
SB1118	Pass	Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) Board of Directors to set the salaries, not to exceed the Governor's salary, of the HPHA executive director, executive assistant, chief financial management advisor, property management branch chi... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-25 Act 152, on 6/21/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1255).
SB482	Pass	Clarifies the maximum number of gallons of honey that can be sold by a certified honey house or food processing establishment without obtaining a permit from the Department of Health. Exempts from the permit requirement sales of honey directly to ret... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-19 Act 131, 6/17/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1231).
SB877	Pass	Authorizes the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to provide written notice of hearing to all parties by first class mail at least fifteen days before the hearing and clarifies the Board's powers for conducting appeals under Hawaii laws relating to occupat... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-18 Act 096, 6/14/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1196).
SB1161	Pass	Clarifies that all costs and expenses associated with the impoundment and disposal of an unauthorized vessel by the Department of Land and Natural Resources shall be borne by the vessel owner and clarifies circumstances when no vessel registration sh... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-18 Act 121, 6/14/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1221).
SB1176	Pass	Allows certain members of the panel that nominates members for the Hawaii Paroling Authority to appoint a designee. Requires certain parole hearing information to be made public in a specified time frame. Requires three Paroling Authority panel membe... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-18 Act 117, 6/14/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1217).
SB995	Pass	Allows for an Engineering Program Administrator to oversee the responsibilities mandated by chapter 167, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for irrigation water development. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-06-18 Act 107, 6/14/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1207).