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SB2077VetoAuthorizes HHSC employees facing position abolishment, reduction-in-force, or workforce restructuring to opt to receive either severance benefits or a special retirement benefit in lieu of exercising any reduction-in-force rights. Requires the State ...
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2016-07-28
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 4) motion to override veto that was approved and carried by a 2/3 vote by the members of the Senate.
HB1370PassRequires ERS to make direct payments to a spouse of a system member or retirant pursuant to a Hawaii domestic relations order. (HB1370 CD1)
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2016-07-13
Act 263, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1372).
HB1050PassMandates the Department of Agriculture to perform specified tasks to address the interisland spread of invasive species. Requires annual report. Requires the Auditor to audit the Plant Quarantine Branch. Makes appropriations. (HB1050 CD1)
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2016-07-13
Act 243, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1352).
HB2156PassAmends the permitted uses of campaign funds to include paying for expenses incurred for membership in civic or community groups. (HB2156 CD1)
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2016-07-13
Act 247, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1356).
HB2680PassAuthorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to provide financing to assist the Mary N. Lucas Estate with the Kaloko reservoir. (SD1)
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2016-07-13
Act 250, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1359).
HB2030PassProhibits the discharge of treated or raw sewage into state waters after 12/31/2026 except when used to create clean energy. (HB2030 CD1)
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2016-07-13
Act 248, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1357).
SB2583PassMandates the counties to approve the installation and use of composting toilets in areas that are inaccessible to municipal wastewater systems. (CD1)
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2016-07-13
Act 239, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1348).
HB2018PassEstablishes guidelines for the management of capital improvement projects. Requires DAGS to submit a status report to the legislature. (HB2018 CD1)
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2016-07-13
Act 241, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1350).
HB1541PassAmends various proxy statement requirements for planned community associations to promote communication from prospective board of directors candidates to all owners when proxies are used for elections of directors; standardize the proxy form; and pro...
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2016-07-13
Act 238, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1347).
SB2547PassRequires the auditor to periodically review certain exemptions, exclusions, and credits under the general excise and use taxes, public service company tax, and insurance premium tax. Takes effect on 07/01/2017. (SB2547 CD1 Proposed)
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2016-07-13
Act 261, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1370).
SB2408PassAdopts Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act. Establishes procedures and remedies for use in actions for partition of real property involving heirs property, real property held in tenancy in common that meets certain requirements. Effective 1/1/201...
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2016-07-13
Act 260, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1369).
HB1029PassAmends the composition of the Endangered Species Recovery Committee by replacing the University of Hawaii Environmental Center's Director with the Dean of the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Natural Sciences. (SD1)
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2016-07-13
Act 257, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1366).
HB1689PassEstablishes an organic foods production tax credit applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2016. Sunsets 12/31/2021. (CD1)
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2016-07-13
Act 258, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1367).
HB2319PassAmends requirements under the money transmitters law for money transmitter licensee change in control applications, including requiring a criminal history record check on persons who will assume control of the licensee. Updates a reference to federal...
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2016-07-13
Act 251, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1360).
HB2681PassAuthorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to provide financing to assist Spencer Homes, Inc., with Wailuku Reservoir No. 6. (SD1)
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2016-07-13
Act 249, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1358).
HB1702PassAmends the income tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment by changing the manner for determining the taxpayer's applicable percentage of employment-related expenses that constitutes the tax c...
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2016-07-13
Act 235, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1344).
HB1852PassClarifies that nonprofit organizations may receive loans from the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund to engage in activities that are consistent with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, including the planning, design, and construction of was...
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2016-07-13
Act 240, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349).
SB2731PassClarifies that developers of certain projects are subject to school impact fees, even when the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation or a corresponding county agency participates in the development of the projects. Provides that in urban...
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2016-07-13
Act 237, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1346).
HB2008PassRequires state departments and agencies to obtain approval from the governor for employment of temporary hires for periods of greater than two terms of eighty-nine days for a position that is wholly funded by general funds. Exempts the counties. Prov...
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2016-07-13
Act 246, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1355).
HB260PassEstablishes motor vehicle insurance requirements for transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers to take effect on 9/1/2016. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to examine the effects of this measure on personal motor ...
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2016-07-13
Act 236, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1345).
HB2059PassAuthorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to provide financing to assist RCFC Kehalani, LLC, with Kehalani offsite retention basin improvement work. (SD1)
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2016-07-13
Act 254, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1363).
HB254PassAllows for and regulates the dispensing of interchangeable biological products. Requires pharmacists to inform consumers of interchangeable biological products from the Hawaii list when filling a prescription order and to communicate the product name...
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2016-07-13
Act 242, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1351).
HB1853PassExtends the authorization of the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to BioEnergy Hawaii, LLC, for the purpose of establishing a cogeneration facility and related energy production facilities, for an additional five years. (SD1)
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2016-07-13
Act 259, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1368).
SB2557PassExpands the concussion educational program established under Act 197, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, and incorporates additional concussion protocol program requirements. Appropriates funds to develop and implement the concussion monitoring and educati...
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2016-07-13
Act 262, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1371).
HB1736PassRenames the Kona International Airport as the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport. Effective 1/1/2017. (SD2)
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2016-07-13
Act 256, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1365).
HB2198PassAuthorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to provide financing to assist West Maui Investors, LLC, with two Ukumehame reservoirs. (SD1)
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2016-07-13
Act 252, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1361).
HB2060PassRequires all chief procurement officers to assist and cooperate with any compliance review by the state procurement administrator. Clarifies that the administrator has the authority to perform periodic compliance reviews of the procurement practices ...
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2016-07-13
Act 253, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1362).
HB1527PassRequires the Auditor to periodically review certain credits, exclusions, and deductions under the income tax and financial institutions tax. (HB1527 CD1)
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2016-07-13
Act 245, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1354).
HB2646PassCreates a permanent fuel tank advisory committee to study, monitor, and address fuel tank leak issues. (HB2646 CD1)
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2016-07-13
Act 244, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1353).
HB1982PassAuthorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Big Island Dairy LLC with the operation of its dairy farm in Ookala. (SD1)
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2016-07-13
Act 255, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1364).
SB2559PassEstablishes minimum requirements for emergency shelters. Requires homeless shelter stipends to be paid for achievement of performance measures. Repeals the automatic annual adjustment of homeless shelter stipend amounts. Revises existing provisions o...
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2016-07-12
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 234, 07/11/2016, (Gov. Msg. No. 1343).
SB2542PassEstablishes a full funding policy and budgetary procedures for routine repair and maintenance of state-owned buildings, facilities, and improvements, including Judiciary-owned facilities. (CD1)
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2016-07-12
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 233, 07/11/2016, (Gov. Msg. No. 1342).
HB2561PassEnacts recommendations of the Penal Code Review Committee convened pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution No. 155 S.D. 1 Regular Session 2015. (HB2561 CD1)
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2016-07-12
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 231, 07/11/2016, (Gov. Msg. No. 1340).
HB2707PassRequires the department of health and licensed medical marijuana dispensaries to provide aggregated de-identified data to the department of business, economic development, and tourism upon request. Amends various definitions and provisions relating t...
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2016-07-12
Act 230, 07/11/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1339).
HB2604PassClarifies that acceptance by the Territorial Legislature or the Legislature of a dedication of land in the Kakaako Community Development District by a private owner is sufficient to convey title to the State. (HB2604 CD1)
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2016-07-12
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 232, 07/11/2016, (Gov. Msg. No. 1341).
HB2016VetoRequires public retiree contributions to the EUTF to be paid through withholdings of retirement benefit amounts from the ERS. Beginning after January 1, 2017, requires the EUTF to authorize automatic electronic payments in lieu of withholdings. (HB20...
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2016-07-11
Vetoed on 07/11/2016 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1335).
HB1850VetoAllows transient accommodations brokers to register as tax collection agents to collect and remit general excise and transient accommodations taxes on behalf of operators and plan managers using their services. Ensures that the subject property is in...
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2016-07-11
Vetoed on 07/11/2016 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1334).
SB3102VetoRequires DBEDT to develop, and state agencies to enter into, inter-agency agreements without entering into a memorandum of agreement or memorandum of understanding. Establishes the high-growth grant program and special fund to provide grants to quali...
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2016-07-11
Vetoed on 07/11/2016 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1337).
HB2277VetoAmends the membership, mission, and purpose of the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission. Authorizes the Chairperson to appoint an advisory committee for historical and archival matters. Authorizes the Commission to appoint an Executive Director. (H...
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2016-07-11
Vetoed on 07/11/2016 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1336).
HB1747VetoAuthorizes a police officer to cause to be towed a motor vehicle if the operator is arrested or cited for certain intoxicant-related offenses. Provides exceptions. Provides notice and hearing requirements. (HB1747 CD1)
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2016-07-11
Vetoed on 07/11/2016 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1333).
HB1739VetoProhibits employers from requiring, requesting, or coercing employees or potential employees to provide access to their personal social media accounts, subject to certain exemptions. (HB1739 CD1)
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2016-07-11
Vetoed on 07/11/2016 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1332).
SB2630PassAuthorizes Hawaii Correctional Industries to sell inmate-made products and services on the open market to the general public. Repeals the prohibition of the sale of such products on the open market. Requires Department of Business, Economic Developme...
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2016-07-08
Act 227, 07/07/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1329).
SB2659PassEstablishes an industrial hemp pilot program to allow the cultivation of industrial hemp and distribution of its seed in Hawaii through limited activities by licensee-agents of the board of agriculture for purposes of agricultural or academic researc...
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2016-07-08
Act 228, 07/07/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1330).
SB2395PassRequires the State's medicaid managed care and fee-for-service programs to cover services provided through telehealth. Specifies that any telehealth services provided shall be consistent with all federal and state privacy, security, and confidentiali...
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2016-07-08
Act 226, 07/07/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1328).
HB1997PassImplements the recommendation of the Hawaii Agriculture Workforce Advisory Board to create an agriculture workforce development pipeline initiative to conduct training on all islands for teachers and school administrators in agricultural self-suffici...
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2016-07-08
Act 229, 07/07/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1331).
SB2849PassClarifies the escrow depositories law by: adding definitions; authorizing the commissioner of financial institutions to use NMLS for its escrow depositories program; adding criminal history record check and disclosure requirements to licensure and ch...
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2016-07-07
Act 224, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1326).
HB1999PassEstablishes within the Livestock Revitalization Program a grant program for Qualified Feed Developers. Appropriates funds for the Feed Developer Grant Program and reimbursements to Qualified Producers for feed costs. (HB1999 CD1)
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2016-07-07
Act 221, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1323).
HB2169PassClarifies the supervision requirements for licensure of clinical social workers, including permitting the option to fulfill all or part of the face-to-face supervision requirements through supervision via a video conference service that is compliant ...
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2016-07-07
Act 212, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1314).
HB2090PassStreamlines the operations of the Office of the Assistant Registrar of the Land Court by removing the requirement that the Assistant Registrar certify uncertified certificates of title for fee time share interests. (HB2090 CD1)
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2016-07-07
Act 215, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1317).
SB2922PassProvides a measure for extending the reporting date of the 2015-2017 tax review commission and appropriates funds for fiscal year 2016-2017 for the commission. (CD1)
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2016-07-07
Act 222, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1324).
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