Bills Pending Hawaii Senate Ways and Means Committee

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HISB2925Intro
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Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to hold at least one application period each year to receive applications from parties interested in applying for financing of projects to develop or improve infrastructure that is or wi...
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2024-02-09
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HISB2779Intro
25%
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to consider all avenues and models that may satisfy the housing needs of native Hawaiian beneficiaries and facilitate the reduction of the waitlist, including compliance with the plan implemented in Act ...
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2024-02-09
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HISB1208Intro
25%
Increases the income thresholds and credit amounts of the income tax credit for low-income household renters by using tax brackets individuals and different categories of households. Annually adjusts the income thresholds and credit amounts for infla...
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2024-02-09
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HISB3143Intro
25%
Makes an emergency appropriation for asbestos remediation to temporarily relocate Department of Health offices and begin preliminary planning for the redevelopment of the Kinau Hale site. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded...
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2024-02-08
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HISB3174Intro
25%
Eliminates an obsolete fee for a certified copy of a tax clearance. Adds a penalty for failure to comply with reporting requirements under general excise tax law and transient accommodations tax law for collection of rent by a third party. Raises the...
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2024-02-08
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HISB3029Intro
25%
Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2023-2024. (SD1)
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2024-02-08
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HISB2467Intro
25%
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to implement quality improvement measures recommended in the comprehensive safety review for the Hawaii State Hospital. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)
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2024-02-08
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HISB3274Intro
25%
Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for mon...
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2024-02-08
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HISB2376Intro
25%
Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel and guardian ad litem in family court proceedings. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure c...
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2024-02-08
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HISB2521Intro
25%
Appropriates moneys for 4.0 FTE deputy public defender III positions within the Office of the Public Defender (BUF151). Requires the Office of the Public Defender to assign one deputy public defender II to the family court section. Declares that the ...
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2024-02-08
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HISB2823Intro
25%
Establishes a blue ribbon committee within the Department of the Attorney General to analyze the Hawaii Administrative Rules and identify any rules that are not supported by statutory authority. Requires each state agency to cooperate with the blue r...
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2024-02-08
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HISB2824Intro
25%
Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the upgrade of South and West Maui's R-1 water delivery systems, and the upgrade of certain water reservoirs located in the forest wa...
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2024-02-07
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HISB2071Intro
25%
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to enhance the Department's mobile platforms that provide student mental health and social-emotional health support. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.
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2024-02-07
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HISB2064Intro
25%
Grants the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation the right of first refusal for the development of property for all development on state lands, excluding the Stadium Development District and lands under the Hawaii Public Housing Authorit...
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2024-02-07
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HISB2451Intro
25%
Directs the Hawaii State Energy Office, in conjunction with the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, to develop and submit an interim and final strategy report to the Legislature for the construction of at least one atmospheric carbon capture plant in th...
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2024-02-07
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HISB2910Intro
25%
Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement for an additional fifteen full-time equivalent deputy sheriff positions for law enforcement officer activities in Lahaina and Maui. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded...
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2024-02-07
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HISB2767Intro
25%
Clarifies that the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority's duties include supporting aquaculture. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)
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2024-02-07
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HISB2069Intro
25%
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for the establishment of three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) curriculum specialist II positions and ten full-time equivalent (10.0 FTE) classroom teacher positions for Ka Papahana Kaiapuni schools.
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2024-02-07
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HISB2113Intro
25%
Makes appropriations to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for its manufacturing assistance programs. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)
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2024-02-07
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HISB2805Intro
25%
Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to develop a program to educate and assist farmers and ranchers in the process of transitioning agricultural businesses to new owners. Requires the program to connect individuals interested in enterin...
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2024-02-07
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HISB2635Intro
25%
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for operational expenses, including the hiring of staff. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.
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2024-02-07
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HISB2801Intro
25%
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to identify sites throughout the State that are suitable for the development of slaughterhouses. Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to plan, design, construct, and ...
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2024-02-07
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HISB2818Intro
25%
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to conduct a study on the effect on businesses of increasing the minimum wage. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect...
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2024-02-07
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HISB2043Intro
25%
Prohibits the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation from forgiving certain loans made from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. (SD1)
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2024-02-06
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HISB2833Intro
25%
Makes an appropriation to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for the establishment and hiring of one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) project manager III position to aid in the development of affordable housing options in the State....
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2024-02-06
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HISB2375Intro
25%
Establishes one additional district court judgeship in the First Circuit.
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2024-02-06
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HISB2374Intro
25%
Appropriates funds for the Judiciary Supplemental budget for the 2023-2025 biennium. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
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2024-02-06
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HISB2027Intro
25%
Restricts any county from disapproving or imposing certain conditions on the development of a housing development project or emergency shelter unless the county meets certain requirements. (SD1)
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2024-02-06
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HISB2377Intro
25%
Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel in criminal proceedings. Appropriates funds. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
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2024-02-05
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HISB2780Intro
25%
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to complete an interactive digitized beneficiary assessment and report on the feasibility of creating an interactive digital database software program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that...
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2024-02-05
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HISB2921Intro
25%
Amends the appropriation of Act 279, SLH 2022, to conform its lapsing provision by 1 year, to conform to constitutional limitations. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for fiscal year 2024-2025 to give practical effect to th...
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2024-02-05
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HISB2181Intro
25%
Requires the Judiciary to increase the hourly fees, mileage reimbursement rate, and commuter-time compensation rate for court interpreters. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
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2024-02-02
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HISB2332Intro
25%
Requires the Judicial Council to conduct a comprehensive review of the Hawaii Penal Code and to recommend proposed changes. Requires the Judicial Council to appoint an advisory committee to assist in the review, and allows the Council to also appoint...
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2024-02-02
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HISB2063Intro
25%
Prohibits the legislative body of a county from imposing requirements for residential incomes lower than those adopted or established by the State for housing projects. (SD1)
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2024-02-02
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HISB2068Intro
25%
Makes an appropriation to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of a certain number of housing units. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)
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2024-02-01
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HISB2346Intro
25%
Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct a voluntary firearm buyback program in each county of the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1)
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2024-01-31
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HISB2444Intro
25%
Appropriates funds for the installation of a new outdoor emergency siren in the Pacific Palisades area of Oahu. Declares that the general expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1)
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2024-01-31
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HISB2215Intro
25%
Updates the maximum administrative fines allowed for violations of chapters 84 and 97, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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2024-01-30
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HISB3310Intro
25%
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 3rd senatorial district.
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2024-01-29
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HISB3352Intro
25%
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 22nd senatorial district.
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2024-01-29
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HISB3378Intro
25%
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 6th senatorial district, including extension of the Lahaina bypass road by the Department of Transportation; projects for Department of Education schools; projects for Departm...
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2024-01-29
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HISB3280Intro
25%
Increases the amounts for the income tax brackets and personal exemption and standard deduction amounts for tax year 2024. Adjusts annually for tax years beginning after 12/31/2024, the income tax brackets and personal exemption, and standard deducti...
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2024-01-29
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HISB3359Intro
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Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 7th senatorial district.
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2024-01-29
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HISB3356Intro
25%
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 19th senatorial district.
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2024-01-29
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HISB3199Intro
25%
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 16th senatorial district.
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2024-01-29
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HISB3214Intro
25%
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 11th senatorial district.
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2024-01-29
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HISB2228Intro
25%
Authorizes the use of the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund to support the State Fire Council and its programs and activities, including for the hiring of administrative personnel.
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2024-01-29
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HISB2005Intro
25%
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to construct a mental health facility for inmates or detainees with mental health needs. Appropriates funds.
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2024-01-29
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HISB3066Intro
25%
Appropriates general funds to various programs for anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability for departments to transfer funds between programs.
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2024-01-26
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HISB3093Intro
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Provides for re-computation of the amounts for standard deduction, itemized deduction, income tax brackets, and personal exemption each tax year, taking into account the cost-of-living adjustment factor. Adds a one-time adjustment to tax brackets. In...
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2024-01-26
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