HI Legislation | 2013 | Regular Session | Bills | Introduced

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SB640Intro

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Prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of child care products and toys for young children that contain bisphenol-A or phthalates beginning 1/1/2014. Requires manufacturers to choose safe alternatives. Prohibits the use of packages and packa...
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2013-12-18
Carried over to 2014 Regular Session.
SB503Intro

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Makes permanent the prohibition of private fees for a future transfer of real property.
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2013-04-11
Senate disagrees with House amendments.
HB192Intro

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Repeal the de novo standard of review for administrative review of hearing officer's decisions of protests.
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2013-03-21
The committee on EGH deferred the measure.
SB478Intro

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Proposes to amend the state constitution to require candidates for the state senate or house of representatives to be a resident of the State for not less than five years and a resident of the legislative district from which the person seeks to be el...
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2013-03-05
Recommitted to JDL.
SB223Intro

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Clarifies that the chairperson of a political party, and not an officer of the party, may make an objection to the validity of nomination papers; requires publication on state or county websites of a list of all candidates within twenty-four hours of...
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2013-03-05
Recommitted to JDL.
HB357Intro

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Establishes single-use checkout bag program and fee. Directs use of fee revenues to mitigate the effects of single-use checkout bags and protect Hawaii's fresh water supply. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB357 HD3)
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2013-03-05
Recommitted to FIN with none voting no and Representative(s) Takumi excused.
SB894Intro

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Directs the governor, or the governor's designee, to negotiate with the current owners of the undeveloped portions of the property commonly known as Turtle Bay Hotel and Resort located in Kahuku, Oahu, related entities, and successors in interest, to...
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2013-03-05
Recommitted to JDL/WAM.
SB85Intro

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Authorizes the Hawaii public housing authority to establish the resident programs and services trust fund, to be administered by the authority. (SD1)
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2013-03-01
The committee on WAM deferred the measure.
HB161Intro

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Exempts federal veterans disability benefits from seizure to enforce a court judgment, except for certain child and spousal support cases.
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2013-03-01
The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB736Intro

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Re-enacts the tax credit for qualified research activities for five years. Clarifies the method of calculating the tax credit. Amends the definition of "qualified high technology business". Repeals existing certification requirements and establishes ...
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2013-03-01
Stand. Com. Rep. No. 652 and SB736, SD 1 filed.
HB97Intro

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Requires a permit from the Department of Agriculture to import, introduce, or develop a new species of genetically engineered organism. Allows the Department after a public hearing to determine whether to grant a permit and under what conditions, if ...
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2013-02-28
Re-referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 28
HB1249Intro

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Establishes Hawaii Community Development Board to advise the DLNR on matters related to the restoration and management of the Hawaii Community Development District in East Hawaii. Makes an appropriation to be expended by DLNR. Effective July 1, 2013....
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2013-02-28
Re-referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28
SB123Intro

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Amends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, to establish a Native Hawaiian corporation under the department of Hawaiian home lands to manage "available lands" under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, "ceded lands" under the Admissions...
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2013-02-28
The committee on THA deferred the measure.
HB671Intro

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Prohibits a general engineering and general building contractor from doing any work that requires it to act as a specialty contractor in an area the general contractor is not licensed to operate.
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2013-02-27
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB1126Intro

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Requires beers sold or distributed in the State whose labels convey the impression that the beers were produced in Hawaii to indicate otherwise if not produced in the State. Effective January 20, 2020. (HB1126 HD1)
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2013-02-27
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB453Intro

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Excludes from the definition of "public utility", persons who install renewable energy systems on their property and provide, sell, or transmit the power therefrom to an electric utility or lessee/tenant of the property. (HB453 HD1)
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2013-02-27
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB1154Intro

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Authorizes the board of electricians and plumbers to regulate plumber air conditioning and refrigeration pipefitters and plumber fire sprinkler pipefitters. Redefines "master plumber." Excludes certain work from the owner-builder licensing exemption....
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2013-02-27
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB1256Intro

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Changes net-metering compensation system for consumers that generate electricity that is fed onto the grid by providing for feed-in tariff for electricity sold to the electric utility and retail rate for electricity supplied to customer-generators. E...
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2013-02-27
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB1026Intro

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Provides the Land Use Commission with more efficient and varied methods of dealing with situations where a petitioner has violated the conditions contained in a decision and order.
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2013-02-27
The committee on JDL deferred the measure.
SB51Intro

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Requires the department of land and natural Resources and the Sand Island Business Association to negotiate an even, fair, and equitable exchange of Sand Island Industrial Park property for other private properties, to be completed on or before June ...
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2013-02-27
The committee on WAM deferred the measure.
HB695Intro

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Exempts out-of-state electricians performing high-voltage electrical work for a public utility from licensing laws for electricians and from quotas governing contractors on construction sites who employ individuals performing electrical work.
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2013-02-27
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB1482Intro

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Requires the department of health to classify and recognize qualified hospitals and health care facilities that provide care to stroke patients. Allows hospitals and health care facilities to publicly advertise their recognition. Requires hospitals a...
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2013-02-27
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB715Intro

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Exempts non-agricultural parks lands leased to the agribusiness development corporation from section 166E-8, HRS, under certain conditions. Allows department of agriculture to negotiate and enter into leases with the agribusiness development corporat...
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2013-02-27
The committee on WAM deferred the measure.
HB968Intro

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Consolidates and clarifies unlawful disclosure of tax returns and tax return information requirements under chapter 231, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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2013-02-27
The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB969Intro

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Codifies the Department of Taxation's current unauthorized inspection policies and procedures, which were adopted in conformance with the prohibitions of the Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act of 1997 and Internal Revenue Code section 7123A, including ...
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2013-02-27
The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB1123Intro

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Increases the state vehicle registration fee by $1, to be deposited into the Disability and Communication Access Board Special Fund to cover the costs of administering the parking program for persons with disabilities.
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2013-02-27
The committee on WAM deferred the measure.
HB1041Intro

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Restricts the use of leaf blowers to two hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on any day. Makes it illegal to operate a gasoline-powered leaf blower within a residential zone unless the operator is personnel of a licensed business.
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2013-02-26
The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB849Intro

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Recodifies Hawaii's emergency management statutes by updating the statutes, clarifying the relationship between the state and county emergency management agencies, and delineating the emergency management functions and powers of the Governor and mayo...
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2013-02-26
The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB493Intro

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Requires businesses with customer card programs to notify customers in the event of a class I food, product and merchandise recall; makes a violation an unfair or deceptive act or practice.
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2013-02-26
The committee on CPN deferred the measure.
SB504Intro

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Prohibits governmental procurement contracts of any amount that are exclusively for the services of engineers, architects, surveyors, or landscape architects, from requiring the contractor to defend the governmental body against liability not arising...
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2013-02-26
The committee on JDL deferred the measure.
HB625Intro

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Applies limits on liability under chapter 520, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to government-owned land. Exempts public agencies and employees from liability for injury or damage sustained on government land in the course of mountain climbing, rock climbing...
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2013-02-26
The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB603Intro

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Allows the use of deadly force when protecting one's primary dwelling against an intruder who enters the primary dwelling without invitation. Exempts the actor from civil liability for injuries or damages resulting from the use of deadly force. Repea...
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2013-02-26
The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB1241Intro

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Establishes the health care transformation program within the department of commerce and consumer affairs. Outlines the strategies that the department shall develop in regards to the program. Allows the department to informally consult with any stake...
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2013-02-26
The committee on JDL deferred the measure.
HB688Intro

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Provides state and county entities and employees immunity from liability for any injuries from electrical shock sustained by a person who commits or attempts to commit copper theft of state or county property.
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2013-02-26
The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB437Intro

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Requires, among other things, independent medical examinations and permanent impairment rating examinations for workers' compensation claims to be performed by physicians mutually agreed upon by employers and employees or appointed by the Director of...
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2013-02-25
The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB894Intro

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Changes the fee amounts associated with vital statistics certified copy and expedited and correction services. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB894 HD1)
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2013-02-25
The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB339Intro

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Allows the contractors license board to accept in lieu of a specific experience requirement for licensure, equivalent knowledge, training, or experience, including self-employed or unlicensed experience, if the board investigates and makes a detailed...
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2013-02-25
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB555Intro

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Establishes the state smart growth public infrastructure policy. Requires state agencies involved in the planning, development, and financing of public infrastructure to consider smart growth criteria prior to approving or financing any public infras...
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2013-02-25
The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB376Intro

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Requires club card issuers to inform cardholders by email, text message, telephone, or regular mail in the event of a class I recall of any food, product, or merchandise sold by the club card issuer. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB376 HD1)
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2013-02-25
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB578Intro

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Prohibits: (1) a public employer from wilfully implementing or attempting to implement any term of a collective bargaining proposal without the exclusive representative's agreement; and (2) a public employee or employee organization from wilfully imp...
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2013-02-22
The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB553Intro

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Creates tax credits as an incentive for companies to expand or locate their operations in Hawaii and increase employment. Provides for an application and agreement process with the department of taxation and Hawaii housing finance and development cor...
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2013-02-22
The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB1484Intro

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Amends the governance structure of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC). Makes the regional chief executive officers nonvoting members. Establishes the HHSC personnel system and new collective bargaining units. Delineates the HHSC Board's and reg...
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2013-02-22
The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB401Intro

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Appropriates funds for certain social services programs formerly funded under the temporary assistance for needy families program. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB401 HD1)
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2013-02-21
The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB15Intro

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Provides a civil cause of action for personal injury or property damage proximately caused by a person who feeds feral birds.
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2013-02-21
The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB1340Intro

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Removes the cap on the amount which may be deposited into the Tourism Special Fund from the Transient Accommodations Tax revenues. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB1340 HD1)
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2013-02-21
The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB1176Intro

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Authorizes the employer and provider of services to notify the director of labor and industrial relations in the event of a reasonable disagreement relating to specific medical service charges. Requires that the notice of dispute is done in writing a...
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2013-02-21
The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB661Intro

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Appropriates moneys from the emergency and budget reserve fund to DHS for child abuse and neglect social services. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB661 HD1)
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2013-02-21
The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB168Intro

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Authorizes the department of Hawaiian home lands to enter into public-private partnership agreements with any individual or private entity to create revenue for the department. (SD1)
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2013-02-21
The committee(s) on THA deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-25-13 2:45PM in conference room 224.
HB783Intro

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Includes law enforcement officers among persons having a direct and tangible interest in public health statistics records to facilitate their inspection and acquisition of such records for criminal investigations. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB783 HD1)
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2013-02-21
The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
HB402Intro

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Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct a study on the feasibility of installing clotheslines in all public housing projects and state low-income housing projects in the State. (HB402 HD1)
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2013-02-20
This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Friday 02-22-13 2:00PM in conference room 325.
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