HI Legislation | 2015 | Regular Session | Senate | Engrossed

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SB980Engross

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Establishes the R.E.A.C.H. (Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health) program in the Office of Youth Services to provide a standardized framework and funding for afterschool programs in public middle schools. Establishes a R.E.A.C.H. ...
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2015-03-27
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Choy, Ing, Lowen, Luke, McKelvey, Pouha excused (6).
SB416Engross

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Authorizes the use of the state highway fund for the establishment of cycle tracks. Defines the term "cycle track" and clarifies the permitted uses of a cycle track. Authorizes pedestrians, non-motorized vehicles, and mopeds to use bicycle lanes, cyc...
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2015-03-27
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Choy, Ing, Lowen, Luke, McKelvey, Pouha excused (6).
SB307Engross

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Establishes licensure requirement for durable medical equipment suppliers through an annual inspection by the Office of Health Care Assurance. Appropriates funds to administer the Durable Medical Equipment Supplier Licensing and Patient Protection Pr...
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2015-03-27
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Choy, Ing, Lowen, Luke, McKelvey, Pouha excused (6).
SB163Engross

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Requires, for collective bargaining for units (5) and (6), four votes for the governor, two votes for the board of education, one vote for the superintendent of education, and one vote for a representative selected by a majority of all public charter...
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2015-03-27
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) LoPresti voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Choy, Ing, Lowen, Luke, McKelvey, Pouha excused (6).
SB133Engross

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Authorizes forfeiture of certain ERS benefits, pursuant to court order, for state or county employees and designated beneficiaries who are convicted of an employment-related felony. (SB133 HD2)
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2015-03-27
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Choy, Ing, Lowen, Luke, McKelvey, Pouha excused (6).
SB802Engross

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Allows the boards of directors of condominiums and cooperative housing corporations to adopt rules prohibiting smoking, including but not limited to electronic smoking devices, in common elements, limited common elements, and on lanais. (SB802 HD1)
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2015-03-27
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Jordan, LoPresti, Oshiro, Rhoads voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Choy, Ing, Lowen, Luke, McKelvey, Pouha excused (6).
SB646Engross

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Permits the installation of clotheslines in any residential dwelling, apartment, condominium, or townhouse, under certain conditions. Defines a reasonable restriction on the placement and use of clotheslines as any restriction that is necessary to pr...
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2015-03-25
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Cullen, Fukumoto Chang voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ing, Luke excused (2).
SB1016Engross

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Appropriates funds to establish an advanced life support ambulance to be based in Puna on the island of Hawaii, including the acquisition of a vehicle and equipment and personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel. Effecti...
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2015-03-25
The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB16Engross

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Clarifies when a towing company must release a vehicle to its owner, if the owner arrives on the scene after the vehicle has been hooked up to the tow truck. Includes renters and authorized borrowers of vehicles in existing consumer protection requir...
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2015-03-25
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB243Engross

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Clarifies that in the event of a natural disaster, the chief election officer or county clerk in the case of county elections prior to the commencement of the election has the authority to determine whether to postpone or vote by absentee ballot in a...
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2015-03-25
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Ing, Luke excused (2).
SB1006Engross

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Appropriates funds for the purchase of one ambulance unit and operational costs for one ambulance unit to service the area of Kakaako. Effective date 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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2015-03-25
The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB275Engross

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Establishes the Hawaii sexual assault response and training program and sexual assault victim examination protocols, including time frames pertaining to the collection, submittal, and analysis of forensic medical evidence. Makes appropriations. (SB27...
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2015-03-25
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Ing, Luke excused (2).
SB710Engross

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Appropriates funds to the department of health to support the revision of the state integrated solid waste management plan. Effective 7/1/2053. (SD1)
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2015-03-25
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Ing, Luke excused (2).
SB657Engross

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Requires legislators who received contributions during a special session convened by their respective legislative house to file a supplemental report within thirty days of the conclusion of the special session if the next regularly scheduled report i...
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2015-03-25
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Ing, Luke excused (2).
SB502Engross

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Makes an appropriation for personnel services, current expenses, equipment, and motor vehicles of the division of conservation and resources enforcement. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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2015-03-25
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Ing, Luke excused (2).
SB301Engross

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Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to post and update information on drug formularies on their websites for the benefit of insureds, potential insureds, and providers. Establishes a formulary acce...
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2015-03-25
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB1281Engross

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Appropriates moneys to operate an additional emergency medical services unit in the Moanalua, Aliamanu, Red Hill, Salt Lake, and Foster Village areas. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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2015-03-25
The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB488Engross

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Requires separate electricity utility metering of nonresidential and residential condominium units in all mixed-use condominium projects. Authorizes condominium boards to also authorize separate metering of other utilities and up to half of the cost ...
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2015-03-25
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB436Engross

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Requires OHA to administer a training course on native Hawaiian and Hawaiian rights. Requires members of certain state councils, boards, and commissions to attend the training course.
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2015-03-25
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Ing, Luke excused (2).
SB895Engross

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Requires that all letterheads, documents, symbols, and emblems of the State and other political subdivisions include accurate and appropriate Hawaiian names and language. Establishes references for accurate, appropriate, and authentic Hawaiian names ...
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2015-03-25
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Ing, Luke excused (2).
SB722Engross

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Requires the thirty-day lapse or termination notices for long-term care policies to be sent by certified mail or commercial delivery service instead of first-class mail. Takes effect on 1/1/2016. (SD2)
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2015-03-24
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB385Engross

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Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program. (SB385 HD1)
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2015-03-24
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Har, Ing, Takumi excused (3).
SB120Engross

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Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and the appropriation of funds to finance affordable rental housing development, infrastructure development, construction of micro apartment housing units, and to continue to administer housing firs...
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2015-03-24
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Har, Ing, Takumi excused (3).
SB805Engross

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Removes the sunset provision from Act 255, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, relating to the definitions of "the practice of nursing as a licensed practical nurse" and "the practice of nursing as a registered nurse".
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2015-03-24
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Ing, Takumi excused (3).
SB269Engross

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Establishes the process and grounds for a person to petition the court to vacate a conviction for obstructing or occupying a public place on grounds that the person was homeless at the time of committing the offense. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD2)
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2015-03-24
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Ing, Takumi excused (3).
SB303Engross

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Establishes the Hawaii drug take-back and education initiative to coordinate and increase the safe return and disposal of drugs and the narcotics enforcement and prescription drug monitoring advisory committee to advise the department of public safet...
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2015-03-24
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Har, Ing, Takumi excused (3).
SB1194Engross

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Requires the electronic filing of lobbyist disclosure statements. Requires that the filed statements be posted online. (SB1194 HD1)
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2015-03-24
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Har, Ing, Takumi excused (3).
SB749Engross

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Establishes a two-year Hawaii Colorectal Cancer Screening and Awareness Pilot Program (pilot program). Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Repeals the pilot program on June 30, 2017. (SB749 HD1)
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2015-03-24
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Har, Ing, Takumi excused (3).
SB1003Engross

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Expands the current Hawaii small business innovation research program by providing matching funds for phase II and phase III awards in the interest of diversifying and stimulating Hawaii's economy. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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2015-03-24
The committee(s) on EDB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB1111Engross

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Authorizes the department of health to transfer federal capitalization grant funds between the water pollution control revolving fund and the drinking water treatment revolving loan fund, in accordance with title 40 Code of Federal Regulations sectio...
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2015-03-24
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Har, Ing, Takumi excused (3).
SB1377Engross

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Prohibits spearfishing at all hours of the day within the Waikiki-Diamond Head shoreline fisheries management area. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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2015-03-23
The committee(s) on OMH/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB514Engross

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Establishes a class C felony for theft of any computer that contains or has access to personal information. (SB514 HD1)
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2015-03-23
Recommitted to CPC with none voting no and Representative(s) Aquino, Cullen, Nakashima, Ward excused.
SB129Engross

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Requires certain employers to provide sick leave to service workers for specified purposes under certain conditions. Defines service workers and employers. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD2)
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2015-03-23
This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-24-15 9:45AM in conference room 309.
SB451Engross

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Prohibits state employees from taking any official action directly affecting a business or other undertaking that a parent, sibling, or adult child has a substantial financial interest. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)
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2015-03-20
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, LoPresti, Luke, Saiki excused (4).
SB384Engross

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Establishes the address confidentiality program to help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault relocate and keep their addresses confidential. Creates the Address Confidentiality Program Surcharge Fund. Requires the Crime Victim Compensation...
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2015-03-20
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Kawakami, LoPresti, Luke, Saiki excused (4).
SB1248Engross

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Expands the scope of the Hawaiian Language College Revolving Fund to allow the deposit and expenditure of funds generated by UH Hilo's Hawaiian Language College, Hawaiian Language Support Center, and Indigenous Outreach Program to support the Hawaiia...
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2015-03-20
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HED with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, LoPresti, Luke, Saiki excused (4).
SB911Engross

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Prohibits the use of latex gloves in dental health facilities, health care facilities, by personnel providing ambulance services or emergency medical services pursuant to the State Comprehensive Emergency Medical Services System, and in food establis...
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2015-03-20
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Kawakami, LoPresti, Luke, Saiki excused (4).
SB1064Engross

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Authorizes the Procurement Policy Board to adopt rules addressing situations of fewer than three qualified persons for procurement of professional services. Allows the Chief Procurement Officer to proceed with procurement in according with the adopte...
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2015-03-20
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Kawakami, LoPresti, Luke, Saiki excused (4).
SB473Engross

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Authorizes the department of the attorney general to develop and implement a state program to allow active and retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm in Hawaii pursuant to the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004...
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2015-03-20
The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB877Engross

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Amends the definition of "historic property" to require that fifty-year-old privately owned single family residences be considered historic properties for purposes of chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, only if the property is listed or eligible for...
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2015-03-20
The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB476Engross

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Requires the state ethics commission to provide a confidential copy of board and commission members' most recent financial disclosures to the governor, all other members of the filer's board or commission, and executive director of the applicable age...
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2015-03-20
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Choy, Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, LoPresti, Luke, Saiki excused (4).
SB1144Engross

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Clarifies that State Ethics Code shall not apply to faculty and professional and technical staff of the University of Hawaii when engaged in technology transfer activities. Requires such persons to comply with a regulatory framework and research comp...
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2015-03-20
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Kawakami, LoPresti, Luke, Saiki excused (4).
SB758Engross

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Specifies that the method of service of process for all civil cases under chapter 634, Hawaii Revised Statutes, when personal service is unsuccessful, shall include publication in a newspaper of general circulation three times or publication on the w...
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2015-03-20
The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB106Engross

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Recalibrates the general fund expenditure ceiling from fiscal year 2019-2020. Requires the recalibration to be based on the previous fiscal year's general fund appropriation, rather than the previous fiscal year's general fund expenditure ceiling. Re...
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2015-03-19
The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB343Engross

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Exempts qualifying totally and permanently disabled veterans from paying the state motor vehicle registration fee. Requires the Office of Veterans Services to report the number of qualifying veterans to the Legislature and Department of Taxation. App...
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2015-03-19
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on TRN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Kawakami, Oshiro, Saiki, Say, Souki, Tokioka, Woodson excused (8).
SB975Engross

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Adds a preference for rental housing trust fund project applicants that receive federal low-income housing tax credits, regardless of volume cap. (SB975 HD1)
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2015-03-19
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Kawakami, Oshiro, Saiki, Say, Souki, Tokioka, Woodson excused (8).
SB779Engross

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Raises the district courts' jurisdictional limit for civil actions involving specific performance.
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2015-03-19
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Kawakami, Oshiro, Saiki, Say, Souki, Tokioka, Woodson excused (8).
SB276Engross

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Creates the Hawaii kupuna trust fund, which comprises public and private funding for meeting the outstanding and future needs of the elder and vulnerable adult population. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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2015-03-19
The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB1040Engross

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Requires Hawaii fresh produce or items made with Hawaii grown produce sold at farmers' markets to be displayed with a label or sign containing an identity statement declaring the Hawaii produce's county of geographic origin. Requires non-Hawaii produ...
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2015-03-19
The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
SB477Engross

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Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for the plans, design, construction, and equipment to develop, upgrade, or renovate public housing facilities in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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2015-03-19
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Kawakami, Oshiro, Saiki, Say, Souki, Tokioka, Woodson excused (8).
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