HI Legislation | 2018 | Regular Session

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SB203PassAmends the membership of the State Council on Mental Health, defines quorum for the Council, and specifies number of votes required to constitute valid acts of the Council. Designates the State Council on Mental Health within the department of health...
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2018-07-10
Act 137, on 07/05/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1238).
HB2530PassRepeals language that requires the department of human services to determine the amount of liability insurance coverage required to be obtained and maintained by child care providers. Repeals language that requires child care providers to disclose a ...
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2018-07-10
Act 126, on 07/05/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1227).
SB2909PassRequires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study that examines consolidating the law enforcement activities and responsibilities of various state divisions and agencies under a single, centralized state enforcement division or agency. (CD...
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2018-07-10
Act 124, on 07/05/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1225).
SB2783PassProhibits smoking in and increases the smoke-free zone around certain areas and buildings in public housing projects, state low-income housing projects, and elder or elderly housing from 20 to 25 feet. (CD1)
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2018-07-10
Act 127, on 07/05/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1228).
HB1621VetoPart I: Prohibits a merchant from charging a purchaser any fee, including a processing fee or an administrative fee, to repair, replace, or refund damaged or defective goods. Part II: Requires high turnover restaurant franchisees to disclose their no...
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2018-07-10
Vetoed on 07-10-18 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1252).
SB3077PassExpands the renewable fuel tax credit cap by lowering the production threshold and expanding the types of renewable fuel eligible for the credit. Applies to taxable years after 12/31/2017. (CD1)
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2018-07-10
Act 143, on 07/05/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1244).
HB2204PassRequires the Department of Human Services to reestablish the Exit and Retention Bonus Program to encourage welfare recipients to transition back into the workforce. Appropriates funds. (HB2204 CD1)
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2018-07-10
Act 128, on 07/05/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1229).
SB2407VetoAllows the use of medical cannabis to treat opioid use, substance use, and withdrawal symptoms resulting from the treatment of those conditions. (CD1)
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2018-07-10
Vetoed on 07-10-18 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1254).
SB3058PassDefines the Hilo community economic district. Authorizes BLNR to extend or modify the terms of certain public land leases within the economic district upon approval by BLNR of a lessee's development agreement to make substantial improvements to or co...
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2018-07-10
Act 149, on 07/06/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1250).
SB2293PassRequires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to institute proceedings to condemn the ground lease for the Front Street Apartments affordable housing project. Appropriates general funds for the appraisal and other preparations for t...
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2018-07-10
Act 150, on 07/07/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1251).
HB2455PassMakes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the 2018 gannenmono celebration. (HB2455 CD1)
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2018-07-10
Act 120, on 07/05/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1221).
HB1911PassAuthorizes the Department of Health to investigate care facilities reported to be operating without an appropriate certificate or license issued by the Department. Establishes penalties for violations and for knowingly referring or transferring patie...
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2018-07-10
Act 148, on 07/06/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1249).
HB1936PassProvides that the environmental courts shall not have exclusive, original jurisdiction over any proceedings relating to parking violations under certain administrative rules and laws. (SD1)
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2018-07-10
Act 119, on 07/05/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1220).
HB2134PassAmends the offense of violation of privacy in the first degree to prohibit threats or acts to disclose an image or video. Requires that any recording or image made or disclosed be destroyed or sealed and remain confidential. (HB2134 CD1)
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2018-07-06
Act 114, 07/05/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1215).
SB2340PassEnsures certain benefits under the federal Affordable Care Act are preserved under Hawaii law, including: extending dependent coverage for adult children up to 26 years of age; prohibiting health insurance entities from imposing a preexisting conditi...
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2018-07-06
Act 111, 07/05/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1212).
SB2990PassRequires the legislative reference bureau to conduct a sunrise analysis of the impacts of and best framework for the establishment of paid family leave. Requires a report and proposed legislation be submitted to the legislature by 9/1/2019. Appropria...
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2018-07-06
Act 109, 07/05/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1210).
HB1716PassEstablishes a youth commission within the Office of Youth Services to advise the Governor and Legislature on the effects of legislative policies, needs, assessments, priorities, programs, and budgets relating to youth. Appropriates funds. (HB1716 CD1...
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2018-07-06
Act 106, 07/05/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1207).
HB1489PassProhibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation, in any state educational program or activity, or in any educational program or activity that receives state financial assistance. Requires t...
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2018-07-06
Act 110, 07/05/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1211).
HB1778PassImproves access for firefighters to comprehensive medical benefits under the Workers' Compensation Law upon diagnosis of cancer that is presumed to arise out of and in the course of employment. Requires private health care plans to pay for or provide...
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2018-07-06
Act 107, 07/05/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1208).
HB2131PassCreates a Hawaii Sexual Assault Response and Training Program to address the manner in which sexual assault evidence collection kits are processed and tracked, and to ensure that victims of sexual assault are informed of their rights under the law. R...
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2018-07-06
Act 113, 07/05/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214).
SB2346PassEstablishes the Address Confidentiality Program in the Department of the Attorney General to help survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and stalking to relocate and keep the location of their physical address confidential. (CD1)
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2018-07-06
Act 115, 07/05/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1216).
SB2351PassProhibits prospective employers from requesting or considering a job applicant's wage or salary history as part of an employment application process or compensation offer. Prohibits enforced wage secrecy and retaliation or discrimination against empl...
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2018-07-06
Act 108, 07/05/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1209).
SB2571PassBeginning January 1, 2021, bans the sale, offer of sale, or distribution in the State of any sunscreen that contains oxybenzone or octinoxate, or both, without a prescription issued by a licensed healthcare provider to preserve marine ecosystems. (CD...
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2018-07-06
Act 104, 07/03/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1205).
HB2133PassSpecifies that citizen administrative complaints against a police officer that involve allegations of domestic abuse by the police officer against a family or household member shall not be required to be filed as a notarized or sworn written statemen...
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2018-07-06
Act 112, 07/05/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1213).
SB2790PassReplaces the guiding principles for children in foster care under the Child Protective Act with the rights of children in foster care, which preserves the current rights of children in foster care and provides certain additional rights. Clarifies tha...
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2018-07-06
Act 105, 07/05/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1206).
HB2299PassFacilitates the process by which the University of Hawaii obtains approval to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless a county agency, its officers, agents, and employees, for university purposes and university functions on county property. (HB2299 CD1)
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2018-07-05
Act 103, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1204).
HB2362PassExempts Administrative Appeals Hearing Officers in the Department of Human Services from civil service requirements. (HB2362 CD1)
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2018-07-05
Act 071, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1172).
SB2013PassRequires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules to allow an individual who has a letter from a licensed primary care provider certifying that a severe disability causes the individual to be homebound to renew a State identification card by mea...
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2018-07-05
Act 075, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1176).
HB1958PassAuthorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to issue grants to phase III federal grant awardees of up to 50 percent of the amount of the award or contract funded by the private sector or government sources outside of the Small Business I...
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2018-07-05
Act 068, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1169).
SB2854PassEstablishes a fine not to exceed $100 for moped owners who fail to comply with moped registration requirements. (CD1)
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2018-07-05
Act 077, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1178).
HB2033PassAuthorizes service on nonresident property owners for actions involving the property owned by the nonresident through a summons mailed to the mailing address on record with the real property tax office in the county in which the property is located. ...
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2018-07-05
Act 094, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1195).
HB2414PassRequires the county liquor commissions to reduce submission requirements for the issuance of temporary licenses for the sale of liquor for a period not to exceed one day for fundraising events by nonprofit organizations. Permits nonprofit organizatio...
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2018-07-05
Act 092, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1193).
HB2410PassPermits brewpub and small craft producer pub licensees to allow minors, who are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian of legal drinking age, on the licensee's premises. (SD1)
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2018-07-05
Act 093, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1194).
HB2328PassMakes technical and housekeeping amendments to Act 159, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017, to clarify the terms and applicability of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's (HHFDC) first option to purchase or transfer to a qualified nonpro...
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2018-07-05
Act 065, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1166).
HB2175PassRequires that membership of certain metropolitan planning organization include on its policy board at least one member of the senate and one member of the house of representatives from that metropolitan planning area. (SD1)
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2018-07-05
Act 072, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1173).
SB2619PassReplaces criminal penalties for certain airport offenses addressed in the State's aeronautics laws or in certain administrative rules or orders issued pursuant thereto with fines. (CD1)
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2018-07-05
Act 064, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1165).
HB2010PassCancels the debt owed to the State by the Hawaii Tourism Authority for convention center construction costs and related interest. Amends the allocations of transient accommodations tax revenues to the convention center enterprise special fund and tou...
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2018-07-05
Act 086, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1187).
SB2153PassRepeals the requirement that candidate committee organizational reports include the name and address of each contributor who contributed an aggregate amount of more than $100 to the candidate committee since the last election. (CD1)
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2018-07-05
Act 080, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1181).
HB2003PassAllows requests for permits that authorize the respondent or defendant to operate an employer's vehicle during the period of license revocation to be supported by the employer's sworn statement attesting to the period of the specified assigned hours ...
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2018-07-05
Act 074, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1175).
SB2714PassExcludes the weight of disability access modifications from the determination of net weight for non-commercial vehicles for purposes of levying the state and county motor vehicle weight tax. Takes effect on 7/1/2019. (CD1)
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2018-07-05
Act 076, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1177).
SB2174PassAuthorizes specified courts to issue material witness orders in cases initiated through felony complaint. Includes the family courts in the authorization to issue material witness orders. (CD1)
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2018-07-05
Act 099, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1200).
HB2395PassAuthorizes the Department of Taxation to require certain taxpayers to file returns electronically, subject to exceptions for reasonable cause. (SD1)
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2018-07-05
Act 066, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1167).
HB2389PassSpecifies that moneys furnished by the Hawaii Paroling Authority for discharged persons be subject to the availability of legislative appropriations authorized and allocated for that purpose. Prohibits the Hawaii Paroling Authority from using moneys ...
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2018-07-05
Act 079, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1180).
HB2144PassRequires the Department of Public Safety to inform inmates of the availability of assistance to secure or verify applicable medicaid eligibility prior to an inmate's release. (HB2144 CD1)
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2018-07-05
Act 078, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1179).
SB2767PassAmends and clarifies the acquisition of service credit provisions to maintain the tax-qualified status of the Employees' Retirement System in compliance with the federal Internal Revenue Code. (CD1)
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2018-07-05
Act 070, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1171).
HB2161PassChanges the penalty for the first three instances of improper conduct of motor vehicle inspections at inspection stations from revocation or suspension of the station's operating permit to an administrative fine. (HB2161 CD1)
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2018-07-05
Act 073, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1174).
SB2581PassIncreases the number of members on the King Kamehameha celebration commission from thirteen to fifteen. Establishes an executive director to be appointed by the commission. (CD1)
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2018-07-05
Act 083, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1184).
SB2074PassExtends through the 2021 taxable year the time in which the Department of Agriculture may certify important agricultural lands qualified agricultural cost tax credits. (CD1)
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2018-07-05
Act 087, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1188).
SB2382PassRequires the Department of Accounting and General Services to conduct biennial surveys of all departments regarding unused facilities or under utilized Department of Education schools that may be used by public charter schools and to maintain an inve...
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2018-07-05
Act 085, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1186).
HB1852PassClarifies that the prurient interest referenced in the definition of "pornographic for minors" does not relate specifically to the minor. (HB1852 CD1)
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2018-07-05
Act 095, 06/29/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1196).
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