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SB512Engross

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Establishes the Hawaii One Plan Steering Committee. Appropriates funds to develop and operate the Hawaii One Plan to provide conservation plans online. (SB512 HD1)
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB139Engross

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Amends language to require each director of central personnel agency for a jurisdiction to review state civil service positions exempted under section 76-16, Hawaii Revised Statutes, on or after July 1, 2002, and prior to July 1, 2014, to determine w...
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB887Engross

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Defines "industrial park" to include broadband cable landing and connectivity infrastructure facility development. Requires the board of directors of the high technology development corporation to establish advisory subcommittees to make recommendati...
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB754Engross

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Provides cancellation rights to persons who contract to buy a short-term product in Hawaii. Allows disbursement of purchasers' funds to a developer; provided that the developer first posts a bond or letter of credit. (SB754 HD2)
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB1260Engross

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Mandates the recommendations made by the Office of the Auditor to the Department of Health regarding advance disposal fee glass containers and glass recycling. Requires the Department of Health to report on its implementation of the recommendations t...
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB1011Engross

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Repeals provision providing that arbitration shall not be available to resolve disputes regarding EUTF contributions by State and counties. Amends the selection of the neutral third member of the arbitration panel. Effective 3/15/2038. (HD2)
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB144Engross

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Increases the threshold value in controversy requirement for jury trials in civil cases at common law from $5,000 to $10,000. (SB144 HD1)
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB113Engross

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Appropriates funds for the implementation and administration of the Hawaii State Loan Repayment Program. Establishes Hawaii Health Systems Corporation contract obligations for participants in the Program. (SB113 HD1)
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB1280Engross

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Requires the public utilities commission to regulate transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers. Requires drivers to register as business entities with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes insu...
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB1221Engross

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Requires the Department of Education to consult with the Department of Health and the American Diabetes Association to develop and adopt rules for the training of school employees and qualified volunteers to provide care to students with diabetes. Ap...
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB100Engross

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Corrects a statement in the 2014 Act that reduced the appropriation for the joint investment study of the employees' retirement system and Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund. (SB100 HD1)
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB1042Engross

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Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to SunStrong LLC, a renewable energy developer, for the provision of electric energy and installation of renewable energy projects in Hawaii. (SB1042 HD1)
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB379Engross

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Requires cottage food operators, who produce non-potentially hazardous food products in a home kitchen or farm kitchen for direct sale to consumers, to obtain a cottage food operation permit from the Department of Health. Establishes labeling require...
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB1338Engross

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Authorizes large group coverage under the Connector. Beginning 10/1/2016, ends authorization to renew or issue transitional renewal policies. Requires notice to group health plans offering COBRA coverage about options for affordable coverage under th...
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB652Engross

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Requires a public agency board to report any discussion or final action taken during an executive meeting; provided that such disclosure is not inconsistent with the purpose of convening the executive meeting, but giving the board discretion to maint...
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SCR31Engross

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Supporting The Executive Office On Aging's Efforts To Incorporate A No Wrong Door System Approach Into The Aging And Disability Resource Center Hawaii Network.
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2016-04-15
To House Health Committee
SB304Engross

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Establishes the Hawaii Maternal Mortality Review Panel within the Department of Health to conduct a comprehensive review of maternal deaths that have occurred in the State. (SB304 HD1)
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB325Engross

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Makes comprehensive changes affecting the University of Hawaii System. Appropriates funds. (SB325 HD2)
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB214Engross

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Establishes the exclusive jurisdiction of the small claims division of the district court over cases in which the amount claimed is $1,000 or less. Expands the small claims division's jurisdiction over personal property cases to include any personal ...
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB1079Engross

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Authorizes and appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for Bargaining Units (3), (4) and (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representativ...
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB1174Engross

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Provides that an independent medical examination and permanent impairment rating examination shall be conducted by a qualified physician selected by the mutual agreement of the parties. Provides a process for appointment in the event that there is no...
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB768Engross

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Provides insurance coverage equality for women who are diagnosed with infertility by making available to them expanded treatment options, ensuring adequate and affordable health care services. (SB768 SD1)
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB1219Engross

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Clarifies Hawaii's employment security law for employee status. Includes 20 factors to be used as guidelines when determining whether an individual could be an employee. Retains the ability of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to deter...
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB140Engross

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Requires agencies to exercise reasonable care in the maintenance of all government records under its control that are required to be made available for public inspection. (SB140 HD2)
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB559Engross

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Establishes and funds a Military Affairs Advisor position who reports directly to the Governor and an Assistant Military Affairs Advisor position in the Office of the Governor. (SB559 HD2)
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB382Engross

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Establishes within the Livestock Revitalization Program a grant program for qualified feed developers. Appropriates funds for the grant program, reimbursements to qualified producers for feed cost, and a survey of local feed ingredient sources. Appro...
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB577Engross

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Requires the deposit of any fees assessed by the campaign spending commission into the Hawaii election campaign fund. Authorizes payment of the commission's operating expenses from the general fund and appropriates funds for operating expenses, inclu...
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB1036Engross

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Establishes within the Department of Health a working group to address publicly-funded substance abuse treatment services. Appropriates funds. (SB1036 HD1)
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB778Engross

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Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Education to continue developing and administering annual non-translated assessments in the Hawaiian language of established statewide performance standards for students in the Hawaiian language...
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB841Engross

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Requires the Department of Education and Department of Health to jointly establish an interagency working group to create a comprehensive school-based health program. Appropriates funds. (SB841 HD2)
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB1157Engross

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Extends the existence of the Starlight Reserve Advisory Committee until June 30, 2021. Amends the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' representative on the committee. Requires the Starlight Reserve Advisory Committee to report to the Legislature prior to the...
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SB1367Engross

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Appropriates funds for the continued funding of Project Kealahou within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the Department of Health. Requires the Department of Health to submit an annual report on the program to the Legislature. (SB13...
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2016-04-15
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
SCR69Engross

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Encouraging Reform In The Military Investigatory And Prosecutorial Systems Governing Child Sexual Abuse And Increased Transparency In The Military Justice System And Military Reporting Of Criminal Sex Offenses Involving Children.
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2016-04-14
To House Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts Committee
SCR43Engross

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Requesting The State Public Charter School Commission To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate The Feasibility Of Establishing A High School Diploma Granting Public Charter School Program For Adult Learners.
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2016-04-14
To House Education Committee
SB2856PassClarifies scope of Office of Consumer Protection investigator powers.
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2016-04-13
Act 005, on 04/11/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1105).
SB675Engross

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Establishes a rebuttable presumption that a firefighter who suffers from cancer, blood-borne infectious diseases, or conditions related to hazardous material exposure contracted it in the course of employment. Benefits include one-hundred per cent av...
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2016-04-13
Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 647).
SB2310PassProhibits the court from granting mutual protective orders unless separate petitions are filed.
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2016-04-13
Act 004, on 04/11/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1104).
SB2851PassRequires the Insurance Commissioner to determine whether residential property insurance is unavailable due to a moratorium on insurance policies in a lava zone during a state of emergency due to lava flow. (SD1)
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2016-04-13
Act 006, on 04/11/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1106).
SB682Engross

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Establishes a system of medical marijuana dispensaries and production centers. Requires that the number of licensed dispensaries and production centers increase gradually over an initial phase-in period. Prohibits counties from enacting zoning regula...
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2016-04-13
Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 647).
SB826Engross

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Enhances effectiveness and efficiency of self-governance in condominium associations. (SB826 HD2)
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2016-04-13
Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 647).
SB1228Engross

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Establishes a process for special innovative procurement and generates a framework for public-private partnership in Hawaii. Appropriates funds for a temporary position to assist the Procurement Policy Board. Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Health ...
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2016-04-13
Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 647).
SCR119Engross

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Urging The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Fund And Fill The Vacant African American Studies Faculty Tenure Line Position At The College Of Social Sciences.
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2016-04-08
To House Higher Education Committee
SCR54Engross

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Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility And Advisability Of Adopting The Transportation Security Administration's Screening Partnership Program And To Make Appropriate Recommendations To The Legislature.
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2016-04-08
To House Transportation Committee
SCR26Engross

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Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Develop A Plan To Promote Cooperation Between University Of Hawaii Campuses To Increase Online Courses And Degree Programs.
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2016-04-08
To House Higher Education Committee
SCR129Engross

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Encouraging The Department Of Agriculture And The Tea Industry To Collaborate On Proposed Legislation To Define Tea As An Agricultural Commodity Under Chapter 147, Hawaii Revised Statutes, And Establish Standards That Define Geographical Region Desig...
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2016-04-08
To House Agriculture Committee
SCR142Engross

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Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Authorize The Establishment Of A Monument In Hilo On State Land In Honor Of The Late Senator Gilbert Kahele.
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2016-04-08
To House Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts Committee
SCR135Engross

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Requesting The Executive Office On Early Learning To Collaborate With The Executive Office On Aging To Encourage Care Providers Of Keiki And Kupuna To Create Intergenerational Shared Sites For The Betterment Of Hawaii's Communities.
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2016-04-08
To House Health Committee
SCR139Engross

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Requesting The Tax Review Commission To Update The Study Of The Distribution Of State And Local Tax Burden By Income Class.
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2016-04-08
To House Finance Committee
SCR61Engross

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Encouraging The Department Of Education To Promote Increased Participation By Schools In The Community Emergency Response Team Program.
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2016-04-08
To House Education Committee
SCR141Engross

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Requesting A Sunrise Review Of Insurance Coverage For Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing.
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2016-04-08
To House Health Committee
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