HI Legislation | 2018 | Regular Session | Senate

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SCR83PassRequesting The Auditor To Assess Both The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandated Health Insurance Coverage That Requires Insurers, Hospital And Medical Services Plans, And Health Maintenance Organizations To Provide Coverage For Medical Pr...
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2018-04-27
Received notice of reconsideration, Senate agreement, and Adopted (Sen. Com. No. 847).
SB2100Engross

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Replaces the current renewable energy technology systems tax credit with tax credits for solar or wind energy systems and energy storage systems. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2018. (SB2100 HD2)
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2018-04-27
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-27-18 5:01PM in Conference Room 225.
SCR81PassRequesting The Establishment Of A Working Group To Examine How The Department Of Education Can Maximize Medicaid Reimbursement For Support Services Offered To Eligible Students During School Hours.
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2018-04-27
Received notice of reconsideration, Senate agreement, and Adopted (Sen. Com. No. 847).
SCR149PassRequesting The Executive Office On Aging And The University Of Hawaii Center On Aging To Convene A Working Group To Review In-home Care Services And Make Recommendations To Improve The Quality Of Care And Urging The Department Of Health To Adopt Admi...
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2018-04-27
Received notice of reconsideration, Senate agreement, and Adopted (Sen. Com. No. 847).
SB2661Engross

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Codifies sustainable development goals based on all seventeen of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and Indicators. (SB2661 HD1)
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2018-04-27
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 687).
SB2910Engross

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Creates a $50,000,000 revolving line of credit sub-fund under the umbrella of the Green Energy Market Securitization Loan Fund for any state agency or department to finance energy efficiency measures. Establishes the Grid Resiliency Loan Program and ...
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2018-04-27
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-27-18 at 5:00PM in Conference Room 225.
SB2122Engross

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Requires 25% of parking for certain residential multi-unit buildings and commercial buildings built after 7/1/2018 be electric vehicle charger ready. Clarifies the existing parking fee exemption for electric vehicles and specifies application at stat...
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2018-04-27
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-27-18 at 5:00PM in Conference Room 225.
SB2913Engross

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Requires all government procurement officers to attend a training and development program prior to participating in or authorizing any procurement. Requires all government procurement officers to complete review training every three years. Requires a...
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2018-04-27
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 4:00 pm in conference room 429.
SB2364Engross

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Requires employers to pay for all medical services required for the employee for the compensable injury and the process of recovery, even when claims are disputed. Establishes negotiation, notice, and review procedures for disputed claims. Imposes fi...
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2018-04-27
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 3:00 pm in conference room 329.
SCR64PassRequesting Federal Funding To Provide School Resource Officers In Every Middle Or Intermediate School And High School In The State That Requests School Resource Officers.
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2018-04-27
Received notice of reconsideration, Senate agreement, and Adopted (Sen. Com. No. 847).
SB2334Engross

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Requires the State and counties to incorporate predictions of sea level rise and other climate change hazards and mitigation opportunities into applicable plans, strategies, and mapping. Requires PUC to consider the findings in the Hawaii Sea Level R...
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2018-04-27
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 3:57 pm in conference room 429.
SB2705Engross

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Establishes the Office of Public-Private Partnership and the position of State Office of Public-Private Partnership Coordinator. Adds public-private partnership project delivery methods to the Procurement Code and related conditions and requirements....
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2018-04-27
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 687).
SB2911Engross

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Makes an appropriation for the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct a phase I environmental site assessment and, if necessary, a phase II environmental site assessment and suitable environmental remediation at the former Lalamilo reser...
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2018-04-27
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 4:31PM in conference room 224.
SB2774Engross

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Updates various areas of the State's insurance laws to: adopt the NAIC's Corporate Governance Annual Disclosure Model Act beginning on 1/1/2020; allow the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and the Insurance Commissioner to determine whether...
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2018-04-27
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 689).
SB2773Engross

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Specifies the qualifications and procedures for the licensing and regulation of third party administrators, with the aim of encouraging the disclosure of contracts between insurers and administrators and promoting financial responsibility of administ...
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2018-04-27
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 4:30pm in conference room 229.
SB2770Engross

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Requires health clubs to maintain a surety bond, letter of credit, or guaranty agreement secured by a certificate of deposit of at least $100,000 to be paid to any member who suffers loss of money paid due to the cessation of operation of a health cl...
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2018-04-27
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 689).
SB2914Engross

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Requires any governmental body that enters into a contract that is exempt from the State Procurement Code pursuant to Section 103D-102(b), Hawaii Revised Statutes, such as a contract for procurement of services of attorneys employed or retained to pr...
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2018-04-27
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 687).
SB2497Engross

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Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to establish a program to offer insurance policies to landlords who rent to tenants using the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Requires the Authority to report to the Legislature. Appropriates mon...
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2018-04-27
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 689).
SB2522Engross

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Establishes the Agriculture Accelerator Program (Program) to authorize the Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) to invest in existing or new agriculture businesses approved by the Board of Directors of ADC in return for equity in those agricult...
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2018-04-27
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 689).
SB3001Engross

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Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to provide grants to certain business conducting research and development of alternative energy projects. Appropriates funds. (SB3001 HD1)
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2018-04-27
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 2:01 pm in conference room 225.
SB2849Engross

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Classifies certain former military vehicles as special interest vehicles. Enables owners of former military vehicles to apply for registration with the Director of Finance of the county in which the former military vehicle resides. Makes conforming a...
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2018-04-27
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 3:01PM in conference room 225.
SB481Engross

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Adds the definition of "landowner" to the provisions relating to the identification and designation of important agricultural lands. (SB481 HD1)
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2018-04-27
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 4:31PM in conference room 224.
SB2846Engross

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Permits the transfer of operational authority over the portions of the East Kauai irrigation system operated and maintained by the East Kauai Water Users' Cooperative as of 7/1/2018, to the Department of Agriculture upon adoption of rules. Establishe...
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2018-04-27
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 689).
SB2897Engross

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Appropriates moneys, as a grant, for the Honolulu Biennial international arts exhibition. Effective June 15, 1215. (SB2897 HD1)
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2018-04-27
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 687).
SB2928Engross

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Establishes and appropriates funds for a Farm to School Grant Pilot Program within the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to provide grants to schools, early care and education centers, nonprofits, soil and water conservation districts, and food produc...
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2018-04-27
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 689).
SCR40PassRequesting The State Of Hawaii Department Of Defense To Convene An Emergency Management Agency Review Task Force.
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2018-04-27
Received notice of reconsideration, Senate agreement, and Adopted (Sen. Com. No. 847).
SB2654Engross

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Prohibits the shipment of tobacco products, and the transport of tobacco products ordered or purchased through a remote sale, to anyone other than a licensee. Makes all provisions of the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law that relate to tobacco produc...
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2018-04-26
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 9:00AM in conference room 229.
SB2239Engross

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Appropriates moneys for the payment of SAT or ACT registration fees for public school students in the twelfth grade, and public charter school students in the eleventh or twelfth grade, who have not taken the SAT or ACT. (SB2239 HD1)
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2018-04-26
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 1:00PM in conference room 312.
SB3104Engross

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Establishes requirements for pharmacy benefit managers and maximum allowable cost, including the ability of pharmacies to receive comprehensive maximum allowable cost lists and bring complaints within the purview of the Department of Commerce and Con...
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2018-04-26
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 681).
SB2075Engross

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Appropriates moneys for three positions and operating expenses of the Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program administered by the UH College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. (SB2075 HD1)
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2018-04-26
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 681).
SB2402Engross

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Specifies that certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code related to at-risk rules and deductions and to passive activity loss do not apply with respect to claims for the state low-income housing tax credit after December 31, 2018. (SB2402 HD1)
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2018-04-26
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 2:00PM in conference room 325.
SB783Engross

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Repeals the provision that makes claiming of the Important Agricultural Land Qualified Agricultural Cost Tax Credit contingent upon the tax credit for the aquarium and marine science research facility at Ko Olina Resort and the training and education...
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2018-04-26
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 10:00AM in conference room 224.
SB3030Engross

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Establishes a Farmer Apprentice Mentoring Program to teach and train farmers to utilize a whole farm system approach to agriculture. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Agriculture for the Farmer Apprentice Mentoring Program. (SB3030 HD1)
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2018-04-26
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 10:00AM in conference room 224.
SB2585Engross

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Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate student assistants employed by the University of Hawaii. (SB2585 HD1)
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2018-04-26
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 681).
SB2972Engross

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Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to allocate 10 percent of revenues collected from commercial properties within the Banyan Drive redevelopment area to the Banyan Drive Hawaii Redevelopment Agency. Appropriates funds to the Agency...
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2018-04-26
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 681).
SB2337Engross

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Requires that all state and county agency contractors that dispose of liquid or solid waste provide a receipt that the waste was received and disposed of at a licensed facility or an appropriate farm or construction site before full payment is made f...
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2018-04-26
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 681).
SB2472Engross

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Establishes the Homeownership Housing Revolving Fund to provide loans or grants for affordable housing projects or units in projects that are allocated low-income housing credits or that are funded by certain federal programs or agencies. Makes an ap...
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2018-04-26
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 2:00PM in conference room 325.
SB2609Engross

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Requires certain information on the financial disclosure statements deemed to be public records for non-paid volunteer members of state boards and commissions under section 85-7(d)(8), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to be redacted. (SB2609 HD1)
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2018-04-26
The conference committee deferred the measure.
SB3087Engross

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Appropriates moneys to the Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) to fund the federal Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center efforts to address issues and concerns of the Hawaii Papaya Industry Association. Requires the Auditor to conduct a m...
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2018-04-26
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 10:00AM in conference room 224.
SB974Engross

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Limits the exemption from parking fees to drivers with a disability who are unable to operate a parking meter or pay station because of the driver's disability and who display a distinguishing parking device, code, permit, or decal. Clarifies time li...
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2018-04-26
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 3:30PM in conference room 225.
SB2494Engross

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Updates requirements for apprenticeship and licensure of elevator mechanics, including examination, license renewal, continuing education, scope of work, exemptions, remote interaction, and qualifications for licensure. Clarifies powers and duties of...
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2018-04-26
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 682).
SB2777Engross

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Part I: Allows the Department of Defense to recoup operating costs when allowing the use or temporary rental of its facilities by the public, provided that the use or rental does not interfere with any military use. Part II: Appropriates funds for th...
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2018-04-26
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 1:05PM in conference room 016.
SB2798Engross

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Creates the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Medicaid Waiver Administrative Claiming Special Fund into which federal moneys may be deposited from the Department of Health's participation in the waiver program. Appropriates funds to support...
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2018-04-26
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 681).
SB2047Engross

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Requires the Auditor to conduct a performance audit of the Department of Public Safety's mental health services to inmates and pre-trial detainees. Appropriates funds. (SB2047 HD1)
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2018-04-26
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 681).
SB2424Engross

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Authorizes the construction and use of micro housing units on Hawaiian home lands approved by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, and leased to native Hawaiian beneficiaries who meet the minimum Hawaiian blood quantum requirement, notwithstanding ...
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2018-04-26
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 682).
SB2905Engross

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Establishes an income tax credit for employers who create on-site early childhood facilities. Establishes and appropriates funds for one On-site Early Childhood Facility Coordinator position. (SB2905 HD1)
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2018-04-25
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-18 2:15PM in conference room 312.
SB3100Engross

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Consolidates the Department of Budget and Finance and the Department of Human Resources Development into the Department of Budget, Finance, and Human Resources. Transfers functions and duties accordingly. Transfers to the Department of Business, Econ...
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2018-04-25
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-18 2:30PM in conference room 429.
SB2504Engross

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Cancels the debt owed to the State by the Hawaii Tourism Authority for Convention Center construction costs and related interest. Amends the Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) revenue allocation to the Convention Center Enterprise Special Fund. Estab...
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2018-04-25
Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-26-18 11:30AM in conference room 423.
SB2580Engross

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Appropriates moneys to the department of accounting and general services to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position for the executive director of the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission. Appropriates moneys to fund the costs incurred...
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2018-04-25
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-18 11:00AM in conference room 225.
SB2204Engross

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Appropriates funds to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to fund celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the Hawaii state capitol. Requires the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to use a portion of the appropriated funds to establis...
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2018-04-25
The conference committee deferred the measure.
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